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Herbert Tinsley Obituary

Life long Colorado Springs resident.

Served in the Navy.

Retired from the Colorado Springs Police Department after 27 years. Worked for the El Paso County Sheriffs Department for 7 years.

Survived by his wife, Miriam; 3 children; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

He will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette from May 24 to May 25, 2014.

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May 30, 2014

We will always remember our Uncle Herbie as a kind man. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you, Mimi.

Love you...Bob and Chelle Nelson

Shawn, Scott, Mark, and Chris

May 25, 2014

Our thoughts are with you, every day Aunt Mimi. We will all miss him so very much. Love you--

May 25, 2014

Herb was one of the greatest guys I ever worked with, RIP, my friend...

Terry Coffey

May 24, 2014

You will be missed by many who worked with you over the years. A good man has left this world.

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