Kathleen "Tinka" Gentry

Our loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Kathleen “Tinka” Scroeder Gentry was called back home to her Heavenly Father on October 14, 2014. She was born on December 7, 1940 to Vida & Joseph Neves. Although she has left this earth, she has left us with the wonderful memories and lessons of kindness, love and compassion. She was a faithful member of the LDS church. She attended West High School, and later married Robert F Schroeder, had five kids then later divorced. In her younger years she worked at the fairgrounds-stock car races. She worked for Sperry Univac – Unisys for many years, and Ion laser where she made many friends. She married the love of her life, Vallard R. Gentry July 28, 2005. Tinka spent a lifetime of 'giving' & 'doing' for everyone. She was truly a one of a kind with a huge heart of gold. Kids were the light of her life and she taught primary for many years. She enjoyed passing out candy, making dinners, cleaning houses and doing whatever she could to help anyone she knew. She is survived by her 4 kids, Robert Schroeder, Kerry Schroeder, Kelly (Kam), Audrey (Scott) Edwards; son-in-law, Rick Beagley; niece, Laurie Mckone; siblings, Billy Neves& Virginia Smith. Preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Cindie'sBeagley; parents; and sister, Janet. The family would like to express thanks to Hunter Hollow for their loving care.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Marcrest Ward, 6170 W. Marcrest Dr. (3085 S.). Visitations will be held Friday 6-8 p.m. at Peel Funeral Home, 8525 W. 2700 S., and Saturday 10-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment: Redwood Memorial Estate. Online condolences: www.peelfuneralhome.com