Trina Tinker

Trina Tinker obituary, Vancouver, WA

Trina Tinker

Trina Tinker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Evergreen Staples Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.
I. Trina. Tinker McChesney passed away on March 24, 2025 in Vancouver, Washington.
Trina was born October 3, 1949 in Vancouver, Washington. Before she lived in the city, Trina was originally from the country. Much of her childhood was spent milking cows, plowing fields and everything that goes along with country life.
Trina attended Hudson Bay High School. She loved to sing and play the organ. She was employed at the Columbian Newspaper for many years in the ad services department and she loved her job.
Trina is survived by her daughter Shari and her son Eric, six grandchildren, Bradley, Darrin, Destiny, Kassidy, Nolan, Jesse, 11 great grandchildren, and her sister Jennett.
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