1944
Harley
2015
Harley Martin Tinkler
October 4, 1944 — October 7, 2015
Harley Martin Tinkler, 71 of Hastings, passed away October 7, 2015 at Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Harley was born in Hastings, Michigan on October 4, 1944. He grew up on the family farm and worked at his parents, store/restaurant, "Tinklers Service ", until he graduated from Hastings High School in 1962. While in High School he was on the football and wrestling team. After graduation he went to work at Hastings Piston Ring until he enlisted in the Army in 1963. Harley did his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri, after which he went to Fort Devens, MA for 8 months to attend school for the Army Security Agency. After A.S.A. graduation, he was stationed in Vietnam for 13 months and then Germany for 2 years. After serving his country he returned to work at Hastings Piston Ring and then went on to work for the railroad, he also did drywall work, and built pole barns.
He met Lynda Thomason in the summer of 1969, they have been happily together for 45 years. Harley enjoyed many outdoor activities such as hunting, nature hikes, Gensing hunting, and raising Game Cocks (chickens). He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Two of his favorite pastimes were reading and rock & gem collecting.
Harley was preceded in death by his parents William and Doris (Everson) Tinkler, his in-laws William & Verna Shellington, brother-in-law, Al Kennedy, brother-in-law, Brian R Thomason and son-in-law, Brian P. Blondia.
Harley is survived by his wife, Lynda and his 5 children, Kelly (Mark) Simmons, Anchorage Alaska, Lisa (Brian) Whiteman, Hastings, Cherly Blondia (Levi Simms), Hastings, Harley W. (Chessica) Tinkler, Toledo OH, Wayne (Tammy) Tinkler, Hastings. Grand-children; Rachel, Kevin, Joshua, Wayne Jr, Elizabeth, Brianne, Jesse, Michael, Joey. Great-grandchildren; Maryssa & Jaylee. Harley is also survived by his brothers William (Georgia) Tinkler Elkhart IN, Richard (Shirley) Tinkler, Hastings, sister, Janet Kennedy of St. Petersburg Fl., many nieces and nephews, & brother and sister in laws.
Harley will be deeply missed by his family, but his legacy will continue through all of us.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Graveside Services will be held at Hastings Township Cemetery on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 4:00 P.M, with full military honors. Pastor Brian Teed officiating There will be a luncheon immediately following at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI.
Harley was born in Hastings, Michigan on October 4, 1944. He grew up on the family farm and worked at his parents, store/restaurant, "Tinklers Service ", until he graduated from Hastings High School in 1962. While in High School he was on the football and wrestling team. After graduation he went to work at Hastings Piston Ring until he enlisted in the Army in 1963. Harley did his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri, after which he went to Fort Devens, MA for 8 months to attend school for the Army Security Agency. After A.S.A. graduation, he was stationed in Vietnam for 13 months and then Germany for 2 years. After serving his country he returned to work at Hastings Piston Ring and then went on to work for the railroad, he also did drywall work, and built pole barns.
He met Lynda Thomason in the summer of 1969, they have been happily together for 45 years. Harley enjoyed many outdoor activities such as hunting, nature hikes, Gensing hunting, and raising Game Cocks (chickens). He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Two of his favorite pastimes were reading and rock & gem collecting.
Harley was preceded in death by his parents William and Doris (Everson) Tinkler, his in-laws William & Verna Shellington, brother-in-law, Al Kennedy, brother-in-law, Brian R Thomason and son-in-law, Brian P. Blondia.
Harley is survived by his wife, Lynda and his 5 children, Kelly (Mark) Simmons, Anchorage Alaska, Lisa (Brian) Whiteman, Hastings, Cherly Blondia (Levi Simms), Hastings, Harley W. (Chessica) Tinkler, Toledo OH, Wayne (Tammy) Tinkler, Hastings. Grand-children; Rachel, Kevin, Joshua, Wayne Jr, Elizabeth, Brianne, Jesse, Michael, Joey. Great-grandchildren; Maryssa & Jaylee. Harley is also survived by his brothers William (Georgia) Tinkler Elkhart IN, Richard (Shirley) Tinkler, Hastings, sister, Janet Kennedy of St. Petersburg Fl., many nieces and nephews, & brother and sister in laws.
Harley will be deeply missed by his family, but his legacy will continue through all of us.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Graveside Services will be held at Hastings Township Cemetery on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 4:00 P.M, with full military honors. Pastor Brian Teed officiating There will be a luncheon immediately following at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI.
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