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Charles Tyra Obituary

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TYRA, Charles E. Sr. 71, died Friday, December 29, 2006 at the Franciscan Health Care Facility. He was a retired salesman and former Manager for the Spectrum Building. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sibby Saunders Tyra; his children, Charles Tyra Jr., Terry Tyra (Shelia), Robin Duncan (Jerry), Vince Tyra (Shannon) and Kelly Tyra. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, one great grandson; brother, William Tyra (Mary), and Robrert Tyra (Amelia). Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2006 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 7813 Shelbyville Rd. with private burial. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Friday, January 5 at Highland Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. Expressions of Sympathy may be made to the University of Louisville Cardinal Athletic Fund/YUM Basketball Center of Kosair Charities.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jan. 4, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Tyra

45 Entries

Bob Keffer

January 22, 2007

Sibby and family, I was so sorry to hear of Charlies passing. I'm thankful for having had the chance to speak with him again at the 50th NIT anniversary. My dad loved him as a teamate and more importantly as a friend. Dad passed away more than 30 years ago and not one day goes by that I don't think of him. My prayers go out to you.

Tambra & Chris Shelley

January 10, 2007

Vince,
I truly am very sorry to hear about your fathers passing. He was a great man. I will miss the conversations that we shared when he would visit us.Our hearts,thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Maggie Hesse

January 9, 2007

Robin and Tyra Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy and thoughts of prayer for your loss of a father, husband and friend. Robin, you've been a good friend through thick and thin and I hope these thoughts of comfort will help you as they did when Dad passed. I'll always remember the first time I met your Dad - boy was he tall - remember the good times. Mom, Brian and Dana all wish you the best.....Talk to you soon.........Maggie

Ruth Davis

January 7, 2007

Sibby,We are out of town for the winter so I was not able to see you.My thought and prayers are with you with the loss of dear Charlie.I have not been able to play golf this last year and that is why I have not seen you. Take care and my best to you and your family.

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John & Mary Schneider

January 7, 2007

Sibby, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joan Morgan

January 6, 2007

Sibby,
Our deepest sympathy to you and to your family. Charlie was a kind and gentle man and we admired his accomplishments. He will be remembered.
Sincerely, Tom & Joan Morgan and Sam & Carol Morgan

Billye Cleveland Jackson

January 6, 2007

I'm a Manual classmate of Charlie's and wanted to tell you that we were all sorry to hear of his passing on. We will miss him, too. May your grief be eased, knowing he's at home, now.

Katie Hartman

January 6, 2007

Robin and Jerry,
We just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you. The pain of losing a parent is not easily explained to those who have not lost one or both. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. -Katie and Greg Hartman

Lana Baker

January 5, 2007

Sibby, You're in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy from your golfing friends. Women's Fall Cities Golf Association

Denise Greiner

January 5, 2007

Sibby,
I was so sad to hear of Charlie's passing...My brother Al Williams and I will always remember the kind things that were done for our parents, Ardith and Foyster Williams
former neighbors on Stoneykirk. You and your family are in our prayers.

Brenda Lafever

January 5, 2007

Sibby,

We were so sorry to hear of Charlie's death. I immediately thought back to the first time that he came home with Jim from U of L. He was a very special man. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Sincerely, Brenda Morgan and Bill Lafever

Betty Morgan Murphy & Patrick Murphy

January 4, 2007

Sibbey,
We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts
and prayers during this difficult time.

Debbie Osterfeld

January 4, 2007

My deepest sympathy to your family. I have been a friend of Kelly's for a long time. I was very sorry to hear of her father's death. I am thinking of Kelly and her family. Debbie Cole Osterfeld

Sally Morgan Hancock

January 4, 2007

Sibby and family: I am sorry to hear of Charlie's death. Charlie was very special to all of the Morgan family. A nice man, and always a gentleman. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sally Morgan Hancock, Centerville, OH

Shirley [Kaltenbach] Skarha

January 4, 2007

Dear Sibby: Sorry to hear about your loss.

Tim Watson

January 4, 2007

Vince and Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. It's been 10 years since I lost my dad and I still think of him every day, as I know you will. I remember playing at Wildwood in the group in front of him, no matter how bad and slow we were, he would never play through. He was always kind, and always remembered everyone. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim and Kris

Kathleen Wade

January 4, 2007

Kelly I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your Dad was such a role model for all who knew him. I'm sure he'll not be forgotten. Please be assured, you're in our thoughts." Winning is not everything, but making the effort to win is." Vince Lombardi.

Fondly Kathi Wade

Matt McQueen

January 4, 2007

Dear Robbin,

I am truly sorry for the loss of your father. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Marian (Fleitz) Gosling

January 4, 2007

Dear Mrs. Tyra and family,
My father was Charlie's original b'ball coach at St. Joe Catholic School and Charlie often stopped at our home to remain "Coach Moono's" friend. Charlie was much beloved by my parents and I always loved his visits. He was so gentle and funny. He was also very gracious about mentioning Dad once in a C-J article -giving Dad credit for the start of his well-earned career as a player. That clipping was Dad's pride and joy as (Dad humbly termed himself) "just his grade school coach."
On behalf of my mother ("Mrs. Moono")and myself... May God comfort you with the great love Charlie inspired and the giving life he led.

Mary Ann Arnold

January 4, 2007

Dear Sibby and Vince and Family,

Deepest sympathy from the Arnold family. Charlie will be missed by all. He was a man of few words, especially at the baseball games when Vince and Gabe played together. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Arnold
Gabe Arnold

Rudy Orduno

January 3, 2007

Vince,
Gwen and I would like to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family on your dad's passing. He was a great man. I can remember him being very humble about all or his accomplishments.

Libby Burnett

January 3, 2007

Charlie:
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. He was a good man and you were a great son. My deepest sympathies to you and your family, and may God bless you.
Love, Libby

Cathy Miller

January 3, 2007

Dear Robin and Family,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn Charlie's passing. From all I've read here and in the paper about your Dad, it is obvious he was a wonderful man. I know you will all miss him.

Lisa Moreman Lea

January 2, 2007

Dear Sibby and family, I was so very sorry to hear of Chalies's passing. I will always hold him in my heart, he was, simply, a good man. Lisa Moreman Lea

Butch & Paula Riddle

January 2, 2007

Dear Charlie Jr. Though I didn't know your Dad, I do know how fond of him that you were and how much you loved him. Condolences and sympathy to you and to your children. God's comfort and blessings to each of you, Butch & Paula Riddle

John, Bonnie, Hunter , Lauren and Mallory Martin

January 2, 2007

Dear Vince,

Our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences are with you and your family on the passing of your Father.

During the many times we spent traveling together on business, we had the opportunity to discuss your Father and the role that he played in your life. It's wonderful to read about a person who had accomplished so much, yet live his life in a humble and dignified manner.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

Ray and Kim Neeley

January 2, 2007

Vince,
Very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I remember meeting your Dad a couple of times around TSM and recall thinking that he could probably still pull down about 15 rebounds. More lasting however is my memory of being struck by his sincere humbleness and congeniality. This is even more impressive after reading all of his accomplishments. Our prayer for you and your family is that your void will be filled with wonderful memories of your Dad.

Doris Goodknight Detlefs

January 1, 2007

Sibby, I am so very sorry to read about Charlie's passing. He was always a very special friend to me and my parents loved him. I know he was a wonderful husband and father. Our days at Atherton and U of L were a wonderful time in my life.
Keep the faith,
Doris Goodknight Detlefs

Carol Johnson

January 1, 2007

Mrs. Tyra,
Saddened to hear of Mr. Tyra's death. In the short time I knew him, I admired him and looked forward to our visits. Prayers to you and your family.
Your VNA Nazareth Home Care nurse,

Jennifer Dickens

January 1, 2007

Kelly - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Much love - Brach

Pat (Jones) Cates

January 1, 2007

Dear Sibby,

I was saddened to hear about the loss of Charlie. My Dad, Coach Jones, was very proud of all Charlie accomplished as a an 'athlete', but spoke more affectionately of what a wonderful person he was. You and Charle are a part of my 'history', having grown up in the gyms, football field, and playgrounds of Atherton and The Center. Great memories which I remember well and will cherish always.

Love to You & Family
Pat (Jones) Cates

Mike & Allyson Hoffman

January 1, 2007

Vince,

My deepest sympathies to you for the passing of your father. I knew a little about his background, but I did not know everything that he had accomplished at U of L until I read the obituary. It was very impressive.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family including Shannon and the kids.

Yours truly,

Carol Westerman

December 31, 2006

Dearest Sibby,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Charlie will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him. Peace.
Carol Westerman

Bill Woodard

December 31, 2006

My sincerest sympathy goes out for my good friend and teammates family. Charlie was a wonderful athlete but even a better person. He will be missed by anyone fortunate to have had him as a friend.

Janet Thornberry Hummel

December 31, 2006

Dearest Sibby, I am so very sorry that you and your family have lost Charlie. It has been many years since I have seen you both but have fond memories of our golfing times together. Charlie and I were classmates at Barret and I have always been a great admirer of his. You have lost him too soon. God be with you all.

Alan Yankey

December 31, 2006

Vince,

I am very sorry to read about your Dad's passing this morning.

I'll never forget seeing him at your games at UK. I knew a little bit about him. But it was impressive to read about his accomplishments, and especially his character, in the paper this morning. What a great legacy he has left behind.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Shannon, and your family.

terry/regina stinnett

December 31, 2006

terry, sheila sorrie to here of your dad death. terry stinnett

Marvin Thompson

December 31, 2006

Dear Sibby
As i sit here in Florida reading that my idol has passed, i find it hard to write through my tears. I am not sure that you remember me, i am the little boy that Charlie met in Central Park back in the fifties. Charlie and i became friends even though i was only 7 years old, he became my idol then and has always remained my idol and friend to this day. I use to say that when i grow up i wanted to be the next Charlie Tyra. Every time we ran into each other he always remembered me, he made me feel very special and for that i will always love him. He will be deeply missed by everyone but he will always live in my heart. Thank you Charlie for allowing me to be your friend.
your friend forever,
Marvin Thompson

Marvin Thompson

December 31, 2006

Steve Connors

December 31, 2006

Charlie, Mrs. Tyra and family,

It is with great sorrow, I learn of your fathers(husbands) passing. I lost my dad in June so I can empathize with your grief. Charlie was such a "giant" of man and not just in stature. I thoroughly enjoyed his visits to my office and our gab sessions. The City of Louisville has lost a great Ambassador, but your family has lost more. Gather strength from within.

Terry Weis

December 31, 2006

Dear Sibby,
I want to send you my deepest sympathy and I am thinking of you and your family at this time.
I hope all your memories will be a comfort to you and your family.

Paul Streble

December 31, 2006

Sibby, I am sorry to hear of Charlies passing. I will always remember the fun the group of us from Thomasville had at the comedy club at Christmas. Charlie seemed proud of you as you told Velma and me of some of your golf stories.It was an honor for me to have met him that night for the first time. He was a true gentleman.
Paul streble

Robin Lindsay

December 31, 2006

Dear Kelly and the Tyra Family,

I was very sorry to hear about Mr. Tyra passing away. I know he was deeply loved by his family and will be missed.

I remember thinking of him as a "gentle giant," when I was younger and over at the house. He was this tall, imposing figure, yet he had such a kind and gentle spirit...always so willing to strike up a conversation and make you feel right at home. I will never forget his kind ways.

May the dear memories you carry in your heart be a comfort. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Robin Lindsay

I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart)
I am never without it (anywhere
I go, you go my dear...) E.E. Cummings

Lynne Barney

December 31, 2006

Robin and Jerry,

I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Perry Marshall

December 30, 2006

Dear Vince,

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your father. I probably only spoke to him a handful of times back when you and LaMarr played ball together, but he was always very polite and friendly, as he was with everyone. It was obvious that he took great pride in watching you playing sports, just as our father did with us. I lost my dad almost 10 years ago, and I still cherish my memories of playing catch with him. I'm sure you have many such memories to help you through this difficult time.

God bless,

Perry Marshall

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