Michael Tinsley

Michael Scott Tinsley, 39, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 14, 2011, at his home. Mike was born September 19, 1972, in Bountiful, Utah, to Allen Tinsley and Carolyn Hansen Tinsley. He grew up and attended schools in Bountiful. He continued his education at Weber State, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Lab Science. He received his Master’s Degree in Business from the University of Phoenix. Mike married Hillary Enfield of Kaysville, Utah, and together they had three daughters. They were later divorced. On March 24, 2001, Mike married Amanda Elizabeth McKenzie in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple and two sons were born to them. Mike worked as a medical lab scientist and was currently working at Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was an Eagle Scout. Mike enjoyed building remote control cars and racing motorcycles, reading, and everything outdoors. He loved animals of every kind. He was fun-loving and enjoyed learning new things. Mike’s survivors include: his Wife, Amanda and his sons, Benjamin M. and Zachary C. Tinsley, all of Idaho Falls, ID; Daughters, MiKell H., Lauren N., and Madison R. Tinsley, all of Clinton, UT; Parents, Allen and Carolyn Tinsley of Panguitch, UT; Brother, Deron Tinsley of Farmington, UT; Sisters, Karen Lemmon of Bountiful, UT; Kristin Pack of Bountiful, UT; and Diane Jensen of Panguitch, UT. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Funeral services for Mike will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2011, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road. His family will visit with friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. prior to services, both visitations at Wood East Side. Burial will take place at a later date.

Funeral Services -- Monday

Monday December 19, 2011 , 2:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side

The family will visit with friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening, December 18, and 1 to 1:45 p.m. prior to services, both visitations at Wood East Side. Burial will take place at a later date.

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