Jimmie was 57 years old, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2006 at the Toppenish Rehabilitation Center. His son, Jimmie Tyler, Jr., Toppenish, WA, survives him.
He was born May 5, 1949, to parents Mary Hutchens and James Tyler of Barstow, CA.
Jimmie served in the U.S. Army for five years, with an Honorable Discharge in 1984.
He worked as a Bartender for the Pomona Tavern, in Selah when he was rleased from active duty. He attended JM Perry Institute and received his certificate in Auto Maintenance. He worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for John?s Maintenance Repair, and as a freelance mechanic.
Jimmie always enjoyed working on cars but not as much as he did like working on his 1978 Harley Davidson Sportster. When he wasn?t working on cars or his motorcycle he enjoyed fishing he tried to go out a catch one whenever he had time.
Jimmie died peacefully on September 27, 2006 at the Toppenish Nursing/Rehab Center. He died of congestive heart failure. His son ?J.R.? would like to thank the Toppenish Nursing home for keeping him comfortable during his last days.
Final resting place will be the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA on Friday, November 17, 2006. A memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. at the Satus Shaker Church, Granger, WA with a reception following. All family and Friends invited to attend.