Born October 30, 1935 in Yuba City, CA to parents Harold Petersen and Helen Petersen. Lived in District 10, north of Marysville, CA until 1957 when she moved to
Honolulu, Hawaii. While living in Hawaii she met Jack Tinker from Orangevale, CA and they were then married in Marysville in 1959. Their home is in Orangevale, CA where they have resided for 52 years. She was secretary for San Juan Unified School Research and Evaluation Dept. for 16 years and the GATE program for 10 years. She was an active parent in Arden Middle School band program and Casa Roble High School performing arts program.
Survived by husband, Jack of 53 years and two sons, their spouses and six grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Sons Robert and Susan Tinker, Gabrielle and Jenica - Harold (Hal) and Michele Tinker and Cameron, Bethanie, Peter and Jonathan. One brother, Neil Petersen.
In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Sacramento Children’s Home, 2750 Sutterville Road, Sacramento, CA 95820, or to Kaiser Permanente Hospice, 1680 E Roseville Parkway, Roseville, CA 95661.