Lyle B. Tinker

Lyle B. Tinker
May 13, 1932 - May 21, 2014

Lyle B. Tinker, 82, of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Lyle was born May 13, 1932 in Cedar Hill, New Mexico the son of Joseph and Veda Tinker. Lyle graduated from Aztec High School in 1951. He married Cleah Evans on January 25, 1952. They were married for 62 years. He served in the Army from 1952 - 1954. He then went to work for El Paso Natural Gas Company as a switcher. This was the beginning of a 42 ½ year career with El Paso. He was then promoted to sub foreman, foreman, cost center manager and then area manager. He was very knowledgeable about the operations of the field and plants. He was very conscientious and expected others to be the same way. Dad had a great work ethic that was taught by example. Needless to say he loved his career. He was a very honest man. You never had to question where you stood with him, you just knew. He loved his career, but his family was what he loved more than anything. Family gatherings, eating and visiting were always a highlight. He loved visiting and telling stories. He loved his grandkids and was very proud of them. Dad - we're going to miss those graham crackers and honey. We love you. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, brothers George, Joseph (Jr.), Virgil Tinker and a sister Leona Chandler. Lyle leaves behind his wife Cleah (Evans) Tinker; daughters Beverly (Joe) Farrell, Shawna Martinez, and Glenna (Bob) Armenta; sister Barbara (Ray) Sutherland; grandchildren Brian Farrell, Cory Farrell an Demetrio Martinez and great-granddaughter Madison Farrell and many dear friends. Visitation is Tuesday, May 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. Funeral services are Wednesday, May 28th at 10:00 a.m. at the Bloomfield Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bloomfield Stake Center, 804 W. Blanco Blvd. in Bloomfield with Bishop Hank Starr conducting. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 East Main St., in Farmington. Lyle's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, (505) 325-8688.