Washington, District of Columbia
Stan Tinkham Olympic Swim Coach Stanley Dean Tinkham passed away quietly at his home in Rockville, MD after a long, courageous struggle with Alzheimer's. He was 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Caroline. He is also survived by children Geoff Tinkham (wife...
Read MoreI still think of Stan pretty frequently with a great deal of affection. He made such an oversized impact on me as a 16 year old. I miss his steady gaze and his warm temperament. I still think of Stan as my second father who taught me commitment, dedication and humility. I miss you Stan. Bill Orton NVAC 1968-1969
Bill Orton
September 13, 2023
Stan was one of my coaches in swimming and diving at NVAC... I still remember many things he told me. But most memorable was he used to do this relaxation exercise where we would lay on the pool deck and do a body scan and relax every part of our body before each swimming event. I still do this before I go to bed.
Rest In peace and love dear coach!
Kind regards to his family and friends,
Mary Albrittain
Mary Albrittain
April 23, 2019 | Boulder, CO | Student
