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Connie Tyree Obituary
January 5, 1928 January 10, 2024
Connie C. Tyree, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud Navy Veteran, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
He leaves behind his two sons, Tom and his wife, Mara, and Tim and his wife, Leslie. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Tiffany (Victor), Brandon, Ryan (Alicia), Brooks, Cole; sister, Rose Quinonez, and twelve great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Connie was preceded in death by his wife, Iona, of 65 years, his father, Charles Tyree, mother, Mary Tyree, and sister, Ruth Milgram.
Connie was born in Porum, Oklahoma on January 5, 1928. He moved with his family to Tolleson, Arizona in the early 30's during the time of the "Great Depression" and "Dust Bowl" in the mid-west. He attended Tolleson High School, but left high school before graduating in order to join the Navy during World War II. He later earned his GED. While in the Navy, he married Iona, and after a brief time in Phoenix following his discharge from the Navy, they moved to Yuma, Arizona in 1951. He was an employee of Mountain Bell Telephone Company for 36 years and retired as a Central Office Technician. Connie was very active in his church becoming a member of First Southern Baptist Church in 1951 and later at Morningside Southern Baptist Church until his health began to fail. Besides his devotion to family and church, Connie was very active in the Yuma American Legion Post #19 where he served as Post Adjutant and Post Commander. He was also a 52 year member of Yuma Elks Post 476 serving in a number of leadership positions with the Elks. Connie also spent considerable time in football, basketball and baseball bleachers with Iona watching his sons play ball.
Services will be held at Morningside Southern Baptist Church on January 20, 2024 at 10 am with internment at Desert Lawn Memorial Park at noon following the church service. In lieu of flowers, Connie's request was that donations be made to Morningside Southern Baptist Church.
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Marian Ramos
February 21, 2024
many yrs. of knowing Mr Connie at church. he shared wonderful words of wisdom. will cherish his kindness. a pleasure knowing the family, love and knowledge they shared to me and my son (love Iona connie gave to my boy)and family appreciated. Blessings and Prayers to Connie´s family. Rest,rest in Heaven Mr Connie.
Carol Engler and Michael Foree
January 29, 2024
Our deepest condolences to you all - God Bless your father and may he rest in peace next to Iona.
Bob lane
January 24, 2024
The world is a better place because of the person you are. THANKS
Pamela Starkey
January 23, 2024
So sorry to hear of your father's passing, Tom. What a remarkable life he lived and filled with cherished memories left to sustain you through this difficult time. My sympathy to the entire Tyree family.
Tommy Munoz, Jr.
January 23, 2024
Our deepest sympathy at the passing away of Mr. Tyree.
Bob lane
January 20, 2024
You made this world a better
Place. GOD BLESS YOU.
Cathy Simmons
January 17, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers & condolences to the family. I worked with both Connie & Iona for several years at the phone company.
Mike Wagner
January 17, 2024
Connie and I became good friends playing golf and it went on from there. He will be remembered as one of the good ones!
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