DOYLE LEROY TARWATER
DOYLE LEROY TARWATER
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Doyle LeRoy Tarwater, 70, of North Strabane Township, tragically passed away on March 6, 2020. Doyle was born on July 19, 1949 in Belleville, Michigan, and graduated from Michigan State University in 1970 at the age of 20. From there, Doyle worked on the railroad and traveled the world two times over. At the age of 27, Doyle attended medical school at the University of Minnesota, cutting his travels short but starting on a new adventure. Upon graduation, he landed an internship in Tucson, AZ, where in 1981 he met his future wife Anita; the beginning of a lifelong romance. Work opportunities brought him to Western PA where he eventually opened his own private practice. A passionate and adventurous soul, he was a pilot, a sailor and an avid rock and ice climber. Doyle was a lifelong learner with an astounding intellect and never missed an episode of Jeopardy. Sometimes a bit of a homebody, he loved to spend time with his family. He could often be found playing his guitar and listening to music, spending hours tending to his garden, and watching (and re-watching!) Michigan State basketball and football games. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Anita; and his six children, Caitlin Rose of New Haven, CT; Whitney (Kevin) Muska of Carnegie, PA; Connor (Alicia) of Pittsburgh, PA; Annie (Kevin) Kell of Elmhurst, IL; Abby; and Lily; as well as his two grandchildren, Adeline and Josephine; and his furry best friend, Ruby. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to National Park Foundation in recognition of his love and appreciation for the outdoors. Doyle will be remembered every day! A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 3 – 7 p.m. at PITTSBURGH CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. A blessing service will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at pittsburghcremation.com.
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David Pow
April 28, 2021
We are extremely sorry to hear ( rather late in the day) the sad news about Doyle .
We walked across the Himalayas and through Zanskar with him for a couple of weeks in 1980 - we’ll we walked and Doyle talked . Then by pure coincidence we found ourselves in adjoining hotels while Skiing at Beaver Creek about 16 years later . He sent us a part of the journal he was writing relating to his travels . A remarkable character - once met , never forgotten
David & Ginny Pow
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JOHN BOKENKAMP
July 23, 2020
Anita, I was shocked to hear the news. We have not had contact for a long time but we do have some good memories from years gone by. God bless you all.
John Paul
April 24, 2020
Anita and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Doyle was always so funny and smart. God bless him.
Rosanne and John Paul
Billie Pennington
March 26, 2020
I appreciate all the hard work Doyle put in on the Tarwater Family Tree. He had to browbeat some of us we were not always a willing participate. It was great to get to meet him and the other branches.
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Marc Mautte
March 14, 2020
Anita and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Doyle. Wow, what an adventurous soul that I am sure enjoyed life to it's fullest and influenced all those around him to do the same. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this challenging time. Fully embrace all the memorable moments you all shared.
DJ Shalvey
March 11, 2020
We had some grand times together brother. I will miss you.
Jeffrey Anderson
March 10, 2020
I have ridden bicycles with Doyle for 24 years. My memory is full of beautiful vistas and exhilarating descents. Our conversations ranged from politics to philosophy to history to anywhere. I can't believe you are gone, way too soon. RIP my friend
Margaret McNea
March 10, 2020
Anita I am so sorry for your loss ((hugs)) Doyles love for you and the children was evident in every word he spoke. He was blessed and he was grateful. May God Bless and comfort you and your family as you grieve. And know, you do not mourn alone
Tom Thomas
March 9, 2020
I cannot put into words how shocked and sorry I am for your loss. Doyle and I had many adventures together and he always talked about how lucky he was to have such a amazing wife and family. He always bragged about his time with his grand babies. We rock and ice climbed together for many years and I will always remember how inspiring he was to me "A man without age". I will miss him. may he rest in peace.
Kathy Lomas
March 9, 2020
Doyle has left a huge void in the lives of everyone who was lucky enough to consider him a friend. My heart breaks for his family. May peace be with you, Doyle.
Austin & Devan Rovito
March 9, 2020
Mrs. Tarwater & Family,
Our deepest condolences. Prayers to all those in your family. We are so very sorry. Much love!
Margie Belanger
March 9, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rowena
March 9, 2020
Rest in Peace.
Margaret
March 9, 2020
We were in student government together in Belleville. I remember his fathers accident. I looked yesterday for his gardening posts. I was so blessed by his posts of family and his vibrant life. I am deeply saddened by your loss...his was a large life. I do believe that he got what he desired with his life-a family.
Ron Clemons
March 9, 2020
Doyle lived life to the fullest! He will be missed by all of us. May God bless his family and friends at this time.
Linda Dunca
March 8, 2020
I was shocked and sad to see this news about my birth twin! Praying for all of you. Linda Henderson Duncan
Jan Wesley
March 8, 2020
Omg No! My heart is broken / such a sweetheart - he was always there for me with his heartfelt sympathies after Eds passing - Ed always loved his FB posts - he was such a brilliant and kind man! You will be missed terribly Sincere condolences to Anita and family! Rip my Dear Friend Doyle Tarwater
Mary Catenacci
March 8, 2020
So sorry to learn of the passing of Doyle, my Sympathy to you, his wife Anita and his family.
Melissa Swoager Egan
March 8, 2020
Anita & family, please accept my sincere sympathy. I only "met" Doyle four years ago, after my brother died in a rock climbing accident. They had climbed together in the past, and Doyle was one of the somewhat few people who agreed with me that Calvin had died doing what he loved.
I am hurting today, not just out of selfishness, but for his beloved wife and family. May they find the comfort of knowing that Doyle was loved and respected by many, and that his great love for his family was at the center of that love. May the Lord grant you peace in the coming days.
Most sincerely
Nancy Cooper
March 8, 2020
Dear Anita,
We've never met, but I feel as if we did. I'm one of Doyle's second cousins and one of the things that always struck me about him was what a beautiful family he had and how proud he was of all of you I'm so sad to hear he is no longer with us. I can hardly believe it. His intellect, zaniness (sometimes), love of life and all things living will always be remembered and dearly missed. Peace to all of you and I hope you find comfort in the happy memories of his love for you.
March 8, 2020
Anita and family , I am so saddened to see this , may God wrap his arms around each of you and console you . Love Sandra Johnson
Norma Liles
March 8, 2020
Sorry your loss
Cheryl Calender
March 8, 2020
Sending prayers
Denise ODonnell-
March 8, 2020
Dear Anita and Children, so sorry for your loss. Weve been keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Anita and
March 8, 2020
Always in our hearts, never forgotten!!! Our deepest, heart-felt condolences!!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!!!
Nina Peterson
March 8, 2020
Doyle will always be missed, but never forgotten. He's tending the garden in Heaven now...how beautiful it will be! RIP Doyle!
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