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Richard Tindell Obituary
Richard Theodore Tindell Jr., 52, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2011. He had a long career as an Industrial Mechanic. He was born on July 7, 1958 in Rockford, Illinois. Survived by his son Ryan, daughter Reanna, mother Barbara, brothers Jim, Greg, Mike, Doug, sister Pam, extensive relatives and his former wife Kathleen. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Sr. A proud Veteran of the United States Army. He was a hard worker, loving father, son, brother, uncle and loyal friend. Rich was known for being kind to strangers, and a truely geniune unselfish man. His interests included bowling, golf, softball and spending time with his family. He was an avid sports fan of NASCAR and all Arizona sports teams. Rich will be deeply missed by all that knew him and most of all is pride and joy, his two children. Viewing at 8:00 a.m. on Wed., April 6, 2011 followed by services at 9:00 a.m. at Best Funeral Services West Valley Chapel, 9350 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345. Burial to follow at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Richard Theodore Tindell Jr. Memorial Fund at any Bank of America. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences by visiting the online obituary Guest Book at www.obits.azcentral.com.
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for Richard Tindell
Joseph & Shirley Marotta
March 28, 2020
I miss you son, you were alway so special in our lives. You may have been a friend of my son's but you were always family to me & Joe. It was indeed a pleasure to have you in our lives, you were like and extra son. We loved you and so miss the joy & laughter you brought into our life. Rest in Peace till we meet again. Love you. Shirley and Joe.
April 26, 2011
He was a good freind. I will always love him and miss him.
Chris Herrera
Randy and Lynn Suman
April 7, 2011
What a great friend who will be greatly missed, playing softball with Richard was a blast and so much fun, members from "Pro Clean" always referred to Richard as "Dorf". Thanks for those memories God bless.
Dave Johnson
April 7, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. I have bowled with Jim and Rich in the past and have good memories of them. My prayers are with the Tindell family during this time.
Rich at my barracks in Hohenfels Training Post Germany 1980
April 6, 2011
Larry Cook
April 5, 2011
In the blink of an eye, a life is gone. It seems like just yesterday that the gang was "hanging out." I am extremely saddened to hear about Rich, he will truly be missed. If I had some magic dust or inspirational words to make to his family feel better, I would use it in an instant. Unfortunately, I can only offer my sincerest condolences to his family. I take only good memories from my interactions with Rich. I will miss you dude.
April 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Rich's family and friends. Richard was a constant, kind and loving friend - a quiet guy with a big heart who will be missed so much.
Paula Carvalho
David Carvalho
Mona (Carvalho) Beneventi
Tony Marotta
April 4, 2011
My condolences to Barb and the rest of the Tindell Family. Richard you really were a brother to me. I think we shared Moms and Dads evenly and we really had a great time growing up together. I happy to say I am glad our parents were strict enough to keep you and I out of jail or major trouble. I am so glad I was able to reconnect with you at our mutual birthdays. It was great meeting your kids and to see that you passed on the values we were taught and the humor we both shared. I wish we would have taken the time to spend more time with each other in recent years. You will be truly missed. I love you bro, Tony and Bobbie Marotta
April 4, 2011
Rich-our adoped son, you will be missed. When the family told me you had passed- I and the family were heart broken. Even though we didn't see you often, we will never forget all our fond memories of you in our lives. What fun and laughter we shared- Right away I could see you standing there, you made a special place in our life.
You are not gone, because no one as special as you can leave. You will remaind in our hearts and mind forever. Rest in peace and Thank you for being a part of our lives.
Our deepest condolence to your mother Barb, children Ryan, Reanna and the Tindell family and friends
Love and Prayers always
Joe and Shirley Marotta and family.---Dewey, Az
April 4, 2011
wow what a shocker. thoughts and prayers to " richie t " and the entire Tindell family. what a blast we had growing up. Mike Herrera
Roberta Cook-Laird
April 4, 2011
We will truly miss you Rich. Our thoughts prayers and are with Barb and the rest of the Tindell family. May you rest in peace. The Cook Family
April 4, 2011
My deepest condolences, my prayers and thoughts are with all of the Tindell family. Carol Bielik
pam
April 4, 2011
My brother My best friend I will miss you very much. I love you rich, you will forever be in my thoughts and in my heart
love you
Joyce Napier - Chepeus
April 4, 2011
Rest in Peace Richard
Ivy Clay
April 3, 2011
You will be very missed. We love you Uncle Rich! XOXO Brett, Ivy, Kaiden, and Little Brett
Marline Eason - Holl
April 3, 2011
My thoughts are with the Tindell family and those closest to Rich. I haven't seen Richard since we were both 13. I was lucky to have been a classmate and enjoyed his friendship. He was a great guy and has left us way to soon.
Wayne Beatty
April 3, 2011
My condolences to all the Tindell family. Rich, we were friends for 40 years, thats a long time.It means my time is getting closer.
Melissa Hauer
April 3, 2011
My condolences to the Tindell family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teri Koressel
April 3, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Tindell family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jo McSorley
April 3, 2011
Let's celebrate such a wonderful,funnyand loyal friend to all who knew him. Always smiling but could be quiet at times. We hope to see you again some day and say Hi to Kelli and Art McSorley for us Rich. Much Love Jo :)
Sue LaPlante-Boland
April 3, 2011
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Billy & Terry Brown
April 3, 2011
We will remember all the fun times we had with Rich, we will miss him very much. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Tindell family and if any of them need us they can call us day or night,
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