KEITH-TINNER-Obituary

KEITH TINNER

Lakewood, Washington

Sep 5, 1955 – Apr 14, 2017

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BORN
September 5, 1955
DIED
April 14, 2017
LOCATION
Lakewood, Washington

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Keith Tinner (61) Went peacefully to be with the Lord on April 14, 2017 in the presence of his family. He ran track for Tacoma's Lincoln HS and the University of Washington. He worked for the Tacoma School District for over 20 years. He is survived by son Kevin, daughter Kassie, brother Robert,...

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Keith was known to many as a great sprinter. As one Association said: "[he was] one of the finest sprinters to have laced on a pair of track spikes in Pierce County." Although I witnessed him run, and win many races, to me he was more than a sprinter--he was a great and loving big brother. I'm missing him so much. He had such an impact in the family and his loss is being felt big time by us. Keith was precious and he was the wind beneath our wings.

Rest in peace Keith. I remember you as a very kind person in High school. God bless. Robin Sambrano

To me Keith has always been a man with "A Heart of Gold and a True Lover of Life!"
Me, along with everyone who ever had a chance to meet you, now deeply miss you. My prayers and loving thoughts are with his family.
... Amen ...

So very sorry for your loss. We will always remember Keith at our custodial meetings as the man with many questions. Always challenging others with questions that others wanted to ask. Thank you Keith for passing on your knowledge to others who couldn't get straight answers. You were an inspiration to many! God hold you in His loving arms and give you peace!

To Keith's family,

I am so sorry for your loss.

Keith was a few years older than me. When we were younger we use to race and play football in the park in Salishan. I was playing football with the guys and was bare foot. I cut my foot really bad and Keith brought me home , which the field was in our back yards. I remember him saying to this day" hurry up and stop the bleeding, we need you back out there"! Every now and then the pain from that cut pops into my foot. All I...