Tyson F. Tetlow of Independence, MO, lost his battle with cancer and passed away at home on April 22, 2016, at the age of 83. Tyson was born in Keytesville, MO, on November 6, 1932, to Jesse and Vivien (Friesz) Tetlow who preceded him in death as well as four brothers: Charles, Ralph, Bob, and Billy, and stepfather, John Haston.
After serving in the U.S. Army, Combat Engineers from 1953 to 1955 (one tour of duty in Korea) he married Gwen who preceded him in death.
He retired from Menorah Medical Center. Tyson married the love of his life Lillian, who survives of the home. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and poker player. He was a member of Moose Lodge #10 and FOE #3717.
Tyson is survived by two children: Harry Brown (Nancie) of Independence and Michele (Glen) Shaide of Little Rock, AR; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; two dogs, Jack and Murphy. Also surviving are: a sister, Anna M. Brown (Gene) of Raytown, Dale Tetlow (Barbara) of Stanwood, WA, and John Haston (Linda) of La Feria, TX, and one sister in law, Gerry Tetlow of Raytown.
Visitation at 1 p.m. Monday, April 25 at the New Salem Baptist Church, 1805 N. Blue Mills Rd., Independence, MO, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial in Salem Cemetery.
After serving in the U.S. Army, Combat Engineers from 1953 to 1955 (one tour of duty in Korea) he married Gwen who preceded him in death.
He retired from Menorah Medical Center. Tyson married the love of his life Lillian, who survives of the home. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and poker player. He was a member of Moose Lodge #10 and FOE #3717.
Tyson is survived by two children: Harry Brown (Nancie) of Independence and Michele (Glen) Shaide of Little Rock, AR; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; two dogs, Jack and Murphy. Also surviving are: a sister, Anna M. Brown (Gene) of Raytown, Dale Tetlow (Barbara) of Stanwood, WA, and John Haston (Linda) of La Feria, TX, and one sister in law, Gerry Tetlow of Raytown.
Visitation at 1 p.m. Monday, April 25 at the New Salem Baptist Church, 1805 N. Blue Mills Rd., Independence, MO, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial in Salem Cemetery.
Tyson F. Tetlow of Independence, MO, lost his battle with cancer and passed away at home on April 22, 2016, at the age of 83. Tyson was born in Keytesville, MO, on November 6, 1932, to Jesse and Vivien (Friesz) Tetlow who preceded him in death as well as four brothers: Charles, Ralph, Bob, and Billy, and stepfather, John Haston.
After serving in the U.S. Army, Combat Engineers from 1953 to 1955 (one tour of duty in Korea) he married Gwen who preceded him in death.
He retired from Menorah Medical Center. Tyson married the love of his life Lillian, who survives of the home. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and poker player. He was a member of Moose Lodge #10 and FOE #3717.
Tyson is survived by two children: Harry Brown (Nancie) of Independence and Michele (Glen) Shaide of Little Rock, AR; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; two dogs, Jack and Murphy. Also surviving are: a sister, Anna M. Brown (Gene) of Raytown, Dale Tetlow (Barbara) of Stanwood, WA, and John Haston (Linda) of La Feria, TX, and one sister in law, Gerry Tetlow of Raytown.
Visitation at 1 p.m. Monday, April 25 at the New Salem Baptist Church, 1805 N. Blue Mills Rd., Independence, MO, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial in Salem Cemetery.
After serving in the U.S. Army, Combat Engineers from 1953 to 1955 (one tour of duty in Korea) he married Gwen who preceded him in death.
He retired from Menorah Medical Center. Tyson married the love of his life Lillian, who survives of the home. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and poker player. He was a member of Moose Lodge #10 and FOE #3717.
Tyson is survived by two children: Harry Brown (Nancie) of Independence and Michele (Glen) Shaide of Little Rock, AR; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; two dogs, Jack and Murphy. Also surviving are: a sister, Anna M. Brown (Gene) of Raytown, Dale Tetlow (Barbara) of Stanwood, WA, and John Haston (Linda) of La Feria, TX, and one sister in law, Gerry Tetlow of Raytown.
Visitation at 1 p.m. Monday, April 25 at the New Salem Baptist Church, 1805 N. Blue Mills Rd., Independence, MO, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial in Salem Cemetery.
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