ROBERT
LYLE TINKESS
July 31,
1932 – November 12, 2014
On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, Robert passed
away at the Grace General Hospital at the age of 82 years.
Left to forever cherish Bob’s memory are is his
wife of 60 years Karitas (Kay) Barbara Tinkess (nee Van Norman); children
Barbara (Allen) Sturko, Bob Tinkess (Shauntelle Rempel), Carrie Tinkess (Doug
Badiuk), Van Tinkess (Jackie Selk), John Tinkess; seven grandchildren; seven
great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents,
Fred and Cicely Tinkess; two brothers and three sisters.
Bob grew up in Regina and Central Butte,
Saskatchewan. After their marriage in September 1954, Bob and Kay lived in many
parts of Canada including Saskatchewan, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and
Manitoba. He earned his professional engineering degree at the University of
Saskatchewan. He worked for several corporations, completing his career with 10
years for the Provincial Government of Manitoba. In the 1970s, Bob took a foray
into farming for several years, a time that he loved. He enjoyed woodworking
and horticulture. He always ensured that his family was taken care of, an
honest and trustworthy person. He was a family man, he looked forward to family
gatherings and visits.
A private family memorial will be held for Bob
to celebrate his life.
Donations in Bob’s memory can be made to the
Canadian Diabetes Association, 200 – 310 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel
& Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of
arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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