Martin Jean Tinker

Martin Jean Tinker passed away quietly at his home on March 19, 2007 of a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Martin was born on October 19, 1942 to the late Charles and Margaret (Priest) Tinker. He was a lifelong resident of Grayling, only leaving to proudly serve his country for 4 years in the US Navy. Martin worked at Bear Archery and later, working for nearly 30 years at AJD Forest Products as a saw filer. Martin found the love of his life in the late Beatrice (Papendick) Tinker and was married 25 years before her passing. Many will remember the beautiful flowers that Martin loved to grow and share with his family and friends. After moving to the house on Ogemaw St. passers by would enjoy all of the colorful gladiolas and dahlias. He was a lover of many different kinds of flowers but those two were his favorite. Martin is survived by his step-daughter Debbie (May) & Dennis Huggard of Midland, granddaughter, Amanda (Huggard) & Nathan Markey of Auburn. He also is survived by his brothers and sisters Jim & Thelma Tinker of Brimley, Elaine & Charlie Goen of Rapid City, Kay Melroy of West Branch and Danny & Linda Tinker of Lansing, as well as many nieces, nephews, good friends. Per Martin's wishes, he was immediately cremated and requested no visitation. Martin's family would like to thank all his friends and family that supported him during this trying time, and especially the folks at AJD Forest Products who were always there for him during his time of sickness. Those wishing to pay their respects to Martin may do so by making a donation to Heartland Hospice who took such wonderful care of him during his last days. Address for Heartland Hospice is: PO Box 667 West Branch, MI 48661 Condolences may be sent to www.sorensonlockwood.com Arrangements were by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home of Grayling. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Martin Jean Tinker, please visit our flower store.