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Obituary

A. James (Jim) Tinker

Cedar Rapids

Jim Tinker, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, beloved husband to Jean for 57 years, devoted father to Jennifer, Kathy and Karen and endearing grandfather to five grandchildren (their loving and outdoors loving “grandpa") passed away on Sunday April 21st, after a heroic battle against MDS. Jim passed peacefully with his loving family close by his side. He was predeceased by Jean and his daughter, Kathy.

Jim was …

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What were Jim's favorite games to play?
Jim loved to hunt - particularly pheasant
Jim loved to hunt - particularly pheasant
Jim loved to hunt - particularly pheasant
What were Jim's favorite local spots?
The Indian Creek Nature Center, The Amana Colonies, Restaurants: Cafe by Country Kit…
The Indian Creek Nature Center, The Amana Colonies, Restaurants: Cafe by Country Kitchen, The …
The Indian Creek Nature Center, The Amana Colonies, Restaurants: Cafe by Country Kitchen, The Irish Democrat, The Light…
What were Jim's favorite vacation spots?
Sun Valley, ID (any fishing stream!), Australia/New Zealand, South America, France, …
Sun Valley, ID (any fishing stream!), Australia/New Zealand, South America, France, Italy, and…
Sun Valley, ID (any fishing stream!), Australia/New Zealand, South America, France, Italy, and of course... the Outer B…
What were Jim's favorite sports teams?
Michigan Wolverines! Iowa Hawkeyes!
Michigan Wolverines! Iowa Hawkeyes!
Michigan Wolverines! Iowa Hawkeyes!

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Born

October 12th, 1942
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Passed away

April 21st, 2024
Cedar Rapids

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