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1955
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2017
KEITH TINNER Obituary
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Denise (Tinner) Johnson
May 8, 2017
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.
Robin Wallace
April 26, 2017
Rest in peace Keith. I remember you as a very kind person in High school. God bless. Robin Sambrano
John Hayes
April 24, 2017
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 ...
Ben and Michelle Fejerang
April 23, 2017
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!
Sue Wild-Hawkins
April 23, 2017
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 remember is Keith's request. My parents took me to get stitches and I had to wait weeks before I could play again.
Rest in Peace my friend. You will always be remembered for your kind and respectful nature.
Greg McDaniel
April 23, 2017
My condolences to the family.
I remember watching Keith run track at Lincoln Bowl in the 70's.
When he came to Mason to work in the last few years we would talk about track and our heydays. Great guy, he will be missed.
Diane Burmeister
April 22, 2017
Condulanc to Kevin and Maddie and family.
Sad to say goodbye to a great friend. As I watched his children grow up the memories he made with them.the guide lines he gave them and instilled in them. The memories at Seahawk stadium.working with him was a joy.keith was always there for a friend in need.didnt even have to tell him he was just there for you he will always be remembered as the man without a coat in t-shirt and shorts no matter the weather. Keith you will always be my friend and missed. kassie and Kevin you are in my heart forever prays be with you all. Love. Diane burmeister. Long time babysitter and friend
Rick and Debbra Long
April 22, 2017
You are now at peace. I watched you as a track star and then working for TPS. It was great to hear your stories.
Rest In Peace
Kathy and Dan Washington
April 22, 2017
Kevin, Kassie, and Family,
We are very sorry to learn to the loss of your Father. May knowing he was well loved and respected bring you comfort as you grieve his passing. Praying for each of you.
Love,
Prentis Johnson
April 22, 2017
To the family of Keith Tinner: Our condolence to all of you in this time of bereavement. Our prayers are with you as well. Keith is definitely in a better place and ran his life with grace and poise just like he did on the track. He will be missed but not forgotten. He touched all of our lives with goodnss and kindness.
Paul Rawlings
April 21, 2017
Kassie, sorry to hear of your dad passing. I remember you from Gray M.S. How proud he was of you and all the activities you were in at school. We will keep him in our prayers.
April 21, 2017
This is very sad news for me and I am sure the many people who crossed paths with Keith. I was fortunate enough to be Keith's teammate along with Pablo Franco and Billy Hicks when we won the NCAA Mile Relay Championship in 1975 while at the University of Washington. As the number two man on the relay I took the baton from Keith who lead off and put us squarely in contention to win the race. Keith was only a freshman but his talent was ridiculous! I will always remember his quiet confidence and contributions he made to all of his teammates. The picture of our induction into the Husky Hall of Fame in 1988 sits in my office at home. My condolences to the Tinner family and especially his children. Your Dad was a special guy. God Bless.
Jerry Belur,
UW Class of 1976
Keith and I at Bowlero Lanes Feb 2017
James Wagner
April 20, 2017
Keith,
You will dearly be missed by the many Lincoln High School classmates of 1974 that knew you and was part of your life. It was an honor and joy for me to talk with you for about 2 hours at your home prior to our HS 40 yr reunion. Even more so, it was an honor that you were able to grace us with your presence at the reunion in July 2014. I'm sure I can speak for my classmates when I say that we were again thrilled to have you at the Class of 1974 picnic in April 2016 and our last get together in February 18, 2017. I am also honored to know you as a friend. Go with GOD my friend. Love you man.
Kim Mccord
April 19, 2017
My Condolences to Keiths Family R.I.P Keith
Patricia Conine
April 19, 2017
Keith, I am so sorry to hear this and gone tooooo soon! I've known you ever since we worked together at Birney Elementary School...May you RIP! Patricia Conine
Pam Alejo
April 18, 2017
Keith,
Hard to believe that your gone, it seems like yesterday that you were at work and we worked together. Thank you for helping me learn about boilers. I know you are in a better place now and living your life with god and can finally breath with no problems. R.I.P. My friend until we meet again
Pam Alejo
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