BOMBER MEMORIAL

LeROY DEE "ROY" TINGEY ~ Class of 1982
September 1, 1964 - June 12, 2014

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Roy, 49, passed away at home in Riverton, UT on June 12, 2014, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born September 1, 1964, in Richland to Garth LeRoy Tingey and Zina Colleen Metcalf.

After graduating from Richland's Columbia High School in 1982 he moved to Provo, UT where he attended Brigham Young University majoring in Finance. After serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Baton Rouge, LA he returned to BYU.

He met and married his sweetheart, Patricia Riddle Tingey, in the Manti Temple on April 28, 1989. They were blessed with four beautiful children, Jordan, Ashley, Kelsey and Rhett. Roy was very proud of all his children have accomplished in their early lives.

Roy worked as Purchasing Manager for Shell and Tesoro living in Katy, TX, Mount Vernon, WA, and Riverton, UT. He served on the Riverton City Council for over ten years, on the Finance Committee for Intermountain HealthCare, on the board for South Valley Mosquito Abatement, and as Chairman of the Board of the Unified Fire Authority.

Roy was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many church callings including Bishop, High Counselor, Stake and ward Young Men's President and Gospel Doctrine teacher. His favorite calling was a nursery worker in his ward. He loved the children and always had a hug and treat for them even when he had been released from that calling. He will be remembered by all for his great sense of humor and quick wit. This talent was a way to let others know he loved them and cherished their friendship. One cannot think of Roy without remembering how much he loved BYU sports and the playful competition he loved to have with others during football and basketball season. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending time in Costa Rica, Canada, and Alaska fishing with family and great friends. Part of his great personality included his love Part of his great personality included his love for saving a few cents here and there. If one ever needed a coupon for dinner or groceries, Roy was the "go to" man. He took his degree in finance seriously – at home and at work. Roy lived for and loved time spent with family and friends. His love was unconditional and felt by all. He gladly shared his time, talents, and resources with any he felt were in need. His wisdom and insights were sought after by many and all appreciated the counsel he gave.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia, his children, Jordan (age 22), Ashley (age 20), Kelsey (age 18), and Rhett (age 15); his parents, Garth and Colleen Tingey; his siblings Julie ('72) Mann, Kevin ('74) (Kay), Joel ('76) (Camille), Susan ('78) (Byron) Burrup, Scott ('87) (Janel), Cindy ('90) (Jason) Glade, and Jenni ('97) (Seth) Edvalson.

The funeral services were held June 18, 2014, in Riverton, UT. Interment was at Riverton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Memory of him to the Unified Fire Authority, 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119.

Published in The Salt Lake Tribune on June 15, 2014.

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