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STAN TINKHAM Memoriam
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 Diana), Lori Donelson (husband David Sykes), Jaci Ruppert (husband Joe), Paul Dangerfield (wife Lesley), Michael Dangerfield and Chris Tinkham (wife Debbi), 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Stan was born in Yankton, SD on November 24, 1931 and moved to Washington, DC when he was seven. He attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill on a swimming scholarship and earned All-American honors. At age 24, he coached the U.S. Olympic Women's Swimming Team competing in the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. He continued his coaching career at Northern Virginia Aquatic Club in Arlington. In 1989, Stan was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. The positive influence he had in the lives of his family and many young swimmers will be his lasting legacy and greatest honor. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on April 26, 2019 at All Saints Church, Chevy Chase, MD. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Bill Orton
September 13, 2023
I 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
Mary Albrittain
April 23, 2019
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
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