John Tinney
October 06, 1930 - April 09, 2017
Obituary
Tinney, John R. of Saginaw Township Beloved husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at HealthSource of Saginaw. He was 86 years old. John Raymond Tinney was born on October 6, 1930 in Saginaw to the late Paul Raymond and Clara Edna (Rice) Tinney. John was a proud 1948 graduate of Saginaw High School, taking third place in the state individually for track and field. He contributed to Saginaw High taking 1st place that year. He proudly served his country by enlisting into the United States Marine Corps from January 1951 to January 1954. He met the love of his life, Sally Lou LaBrake, while ice skating at Hoyt Park. They were united in marriage on March 24, 1951 in Saginaw; she survives him. John was employed by Consumers Energy as a gas serviceman; retiring in 1993 after 39 ½ years of dedicated service. He was a faithful member of Second Presbyterian and a member of the Marine Corps League. He was an avid outdoors man, enjoying both fishing and hunting. John had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved and cherished his wife, children and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Above all, he will forever be remembered for his kind gentle spirit and for his passion to help other people. Surviving are his beloved wife of 66 years, Sally L. Tinney of Saginaw Township; one son and three daughters: John (Nancy) Tinney of Saginaw Township, Jayne Jones of Haslett, Sue (Bob) Trahan of Freeland and Jennifer (Ben) Haddox of Yorkville, IL; eight grandchildren: Allison and Alex Jones, Jaclyn, Robert and Ryan Trahan, Zachary and Lukas Haddox, and Alexander Messer; three sisters-in-law: Beverly Tinney, Joyce Thormeier and Nancy (Dave) LaBeau; two brothers-in-law: Bill (Lorraine) LaBrake and Sidney (Carol) LaBrake. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and special friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Dorothy (Frank) Frost, Wilma Patzwaldt, Edward Tinney and William (Shirley) Patzwaldt; and a brother-in-law, Grant Thormeier. FUNERAL: A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Second Presbyterian Church, 2665 Midland Rd. Rev. James Neumann will officiate. Military Honors and burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the auspices of the United States Marine Corps and the American Legion Post #439. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Second Presbyterian Capital Improvement Fund, Dementia Society of America or HealthSource of Saginaw. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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Jim Bouliew
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Jack will be miss by all of us here at Local 104 Utility Workers Union, He was always first to help somebody grow at work. I served with him on the Credit Union loan committee where I learned what a great compassion for helping others he had and how he help us see good in others. Thank you for your friendship Jack.
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Craig Thormeier
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I've heard it said that you can pick your friends, but not your family. Well, Uncle Jack, I was lucky enough to be able to call you family and could never have picked better. Your ever-present smile and affable wit are life memories I'll treasure for the rest of my life. You will be greatly missed, but not forgotten by anyone who knew you. I can rest assured now that you and dad are back together, heaven will never have a gas leak that can't be repaired. Thanks again for being you.
Your nephew,
Craig Thormeier
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Rebecca Vasold
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Bob, Sue and the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of watching Jack as he would come to all of the kids soccer games and events, he truly loved those Grandchildren. How precious that he always gave time to them. We love you and are praying for you all. The Vasolds Chris, Rebecca Zach and Riley
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Multicolor Pastel Sympathy Standing Basket was purchased for the family of John Raymond Tinney.
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Marcy Jerome
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Our families had many family camping trips together. It was always a blast, and Uncle Jack always told jokes and made us laugh. Favorite memories I think of often include when we were lined up at the lake waiting to put the boats in to fish for coho, and Uncle Jack kept telling out "TUNA...TUNA!" To the long line of fishermen, and each time Aunt Sally and my mom went shopping at Grayling and came home with bargains, he would say "How much did it cost us for you girls to save all that money?" And we would all laugh. I am comforted knowing he is in heaven with our Lord and grandma, Uncle Grant, and all his other loved ones, because Uncle Jack loved the Lord. And in the blink of an eye we will all be together again.
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Peace, Prayers, & Blessings- All White was purchased for the family of John Raymond Tinney.