Dickie Lee Tyndall's Obituary
Dickie Lee Tyndall was born on October 3, 1934, to Weston F. and Josephine (Elder) Tyndall in Shoal Creek Township, Missouri. Dickie, known to all as “Dick” was the first of six children: Barbara Sue, Thomas Weston, James Ray, Nancey, and Dennis Joe.
Dick attended school in Spring City until fourth grade, then moved to Joplin, Missouri, where he continued his education until ninth grade. He later attended school in Seneca, Missouri, before finishing his 10th and 11th grades in Kansas and graduating from Seneca in 1952. His father Weston was an insulator and worked in construction; thus, the family relocated many times over the years.
Throughout his youth, Dick loved playing baseball and joined local teams wherever his family lived. He played high school baseball in Seneca, as well as Gabby Street League and American Legion ball in Joplin. He later played professionally in Oklahoma, Georgia, and Missouri until he joined the Army in 1955, where he continued playing baseball and basketball in Hawaii until his discharge in 1957. Upon returning, he played in the New York Giants organization in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Danville, Virginia, until a head injury in spring training in 1959 ended his dream of reaching the major leagues.
Dick returned to Seneca, where he met Patricia Stoner, his best friend, and the absolute love of his life, with whom he shared almost 65 beautiful years together. To this union, Dick and Pat were blessed with three children: a son, Rodney (Sindi) Tyndall, and two daughters, Teresa Manios and Dana (JR) Myers, who in turn blessed him with five grandchildren: Amanda (Ryan) Andrews, Kimberly (TJ) Manios, Christopher (Lindsey) Tyndall, Matthew Tyndall, and Alyssa Myers. He also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren: Mollie, Jemma, Hudson, Luke, Angel, Breanna, and Stormy.
Dick worked as an insulator in construction and later joined Rockwell International, where he worked for 28 years, retiring at age 57. He served as a planner and manufacturing engineer on the 6th Space Shuttle payload door, the Boeing 747, and the B1 bomber, frequently sharing stories about his experiences. NASA even invited Dick and Pat to Washington, D.C., to celebrate the 10th shuttle flight.
An avid golfer, Dick spent his retirement years at the lake and later in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, living on the Indian Springs Golf Course, where he played golf as often as possible. Dick and his family attended Highland Park Christian Church, where he served as an elder and deacon for 50 years before joining Cedar Ridge Christian Church in Broken Arrow until his passing.
Dick was a Mason for over 57 years, a Past Master twice, a Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Mason, and a Shriner. He lived his life with strong discipline and determination, always making sure to put his family first. Dick touched the lives of many and he will be forever missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.
A funeral service to honor the life of Dick will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, located at: 6500 S 129th E Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, with Pastor John Winstead officiating. Visitation will be held at 9:00 AM, prior to the chapel service for anyone wishing to come and pay respects to Dick and his family.
There will be no public graveside committal to follow per family request. Dick will be laid to rest at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in the Masonic Garden.
Anyone wishing to send flowers for the service may do so by calling Floral Designs by Floral Haven at (918) 459-1525. Independent florists may deliver flowers directly to Floral Haven Funeral Home by 8:30 AM on Monday, November 4, 2024, for them to be set out and properly displayed for Dick’s services in a timely manner.
Arrangements entrusted to Floral Haven Funeral Home.
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