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Vernon R “Red” Tinkle

Birth	:	2 Dec 1933 Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Jul 2012 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph and Saint Ignatius Catholic Cemetery, Austin Township, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.6096992, -82.9173508
Description	:	Vernon R. "Red" Tinkle, 78, of Memphis, MO passed away Monday morning, July 23, 2012, at the V. A. Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. The son of Alfred Everet and Geneva Rose Meldrem Tinkle, he was born December 2, 1933 in Brooklyn, IA. He was married to Norma Fogle and to this union three sons were born; Larry, Ronnie, and Rick. On October 11, 1958 he was united to Luella Jane Cookson and to this union five children were born; Brenda, Tammy, Sandi, Roger and Kirt. They lived in Grinnell, IA and later moved to Des Moines, IA where they lived... Read More	Vernon R. "Red" Tinkle, 78, of Memphis, MO passed away Monday morning, July 23, 2012, at the V. A. Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. The son of Alfred Everet and Geneva Rose Meldrem Tinkle, he was born December 2, 1933 in Brooklyn, IA. He was married to Norma Fogle and to this union three sons were born; Larry, Ronnie, and Rick. On October 11, 1958 he was united to Luella Jane Cookson and to this union five children were born; Brenda, Tammy, Sandi, Roger and Kirt. They lived in Grinnell, IA and later moved to Des Moines, IA where they lived more than 30 years. Vernon owned and operated Standard Gas Station and Towing in the early 70's. Later he owned and operated A 1 Radiator Repair "A good place to take a leak" for a number of years. In 1992 he took a job as a people greeter at Southside Wal-Mart and was employed about five years. He and Luella moved to MO in 1999. Vernon served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #109 in Des Moines, IA. He loved to go camping with his family mainly his own grandchildren. As his health changed he sat on his porch and waved at everybody that passed by. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Betty Story; four brothers-in-law, Lawrence Ward, Gene Lindenman, Fred Story, Glen Cookson, and his in-laws, Charles and Frances Cookson. He is survived by his wife, Luella of the home; eight children, Larry and Geneva, Ronnie and Chris all of Memphis, MO, Rick of Brashear, MO, Brenda and her fiancé Lyle of State Center, IA, Tammy and Scott of Des Moines, IA, Sandy and Mike of Beaverton, OR, Roger and Chris of Des Moines, IA and Kirt and Kendra of Gering, NE; twenty-four grandchildren; and thirty-five great-grandchildren; along with two sisters, Bonnie Ward of Memphis, MO, and Rosie and Virgil Roorda of Barn City, IA; two brothers, Bill and Fran Tinkle of Grinnell, IA and his twin, Verlan and Iva Tinkle of Malcom, IA; sisters-in-law, Betty Cookson of Grinnell, IA, Wayne and Pat Cookson, of Liberty, IL, Janet and Larry Sparks, of Ewing, MO; and his "Beloved Pet", Elmer; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Memorials are suggested to the Memphis Theatre and can be left at or mailed to the Payne Funeral Chapel, 202 E. Madison St., Memphis, Missouri 63555. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 26, 2012, at 10:30 A.M. at the Payne Funeral Chapel in Memphis with Pastor Larry Smith officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in rural Scotland County, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of the Payne Funeral Chapel in Memphis. Memphis Democrat, August 2, 2012

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Vernon R “Red” Tinkle's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph and Saint Ignatius Catholic Cemetery, Austin Township, Sanilac County, USA.
When did Vernon R “Red” Tinkle death?
Vernon R “Red” Tinkle death on 23 Jul 2012 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Vernon R “Red” Tinkle's memorial?
Latitude: 43.6096992
Longitude: -82.9173508

Family Members:

Parent

Alfred Evert Tinkle

(1900 - 1972)

Geneva Rose Meldrem Tinkle

(1903 - 2000)

Spouse

Luella Jane Cookson Tinkle

(1939 - 2013)

Siblings

Betty Darlene Tinkle Story

(1923 - 2004)

William Isaac “Bill” Tinkle

(1926 - 2014)

Verlan Robert “Shorty” Tinkle

(1933 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph and Saint Ignatius Catholic Cemetery
Austin Township, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6096992, -82.9173508

2. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Austin Center, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6253014, -82.9381027

3. Wheatland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5760994, -82.8768997

4. Argyle Township Cemetery
Argyle, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5419006, -82.9344025

5. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5411210, -82.9340640

6. Nicol Family Cemetery
Greenleaf Township, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6186110, -83.0161110

7. Tyre Cemetery
Bingham Township, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6831017, -82.8839035

8. Old Saint Johns Cemetery
Ubly, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6916583, -82.9388844

9. Minden Cemetery
Minden City, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6713982, -82.7977982

10. Saint Patrick Cemetery
Palms, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6286011, -82.7675018

11. Valley Cemetery
Ubly, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7214012, -82.9403000

12. Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church Cemetery
Ubly, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7218208, -82.9394531

13. Farnsworth Grave
Deckerville, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5333249, -82.7944400

14. Evergreen Township Cemetery
Shabbona, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5466995, -83.0594025

15. Surface Cemetery Mausoleum
Minden City, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6719540, -82.7677290

16. Johnson Cemetery
Lamotte Township, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4846992, -82.9933014

17. Saint Marys Cemetery
Parisville, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7210007, -82.8001709

18. Rusnell Farm Cemetery
Deckerville, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5569360, -82.7374956

19. Wright Cemetery
Deckerville, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5531006, -82.7367020

20. Bingham Township Lutheran Cemetery
Ubly, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7533330, -82.9241670

21. Most Holy Trinity Cemetery
Ubly, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7545490, -82.8774280

22. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Minden City, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6472015, -82.7185974

23. Downing Cemetery
Deckerville, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5159080, -82.7544670

24. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Sherman Township, Huron County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6996994, -82.7406006