Lisa Marie Tinkham

Lisa Marie Tinkham, 59, of Monroe, IN passed away on July 30, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.

She was born on April 11, 1962 in Celina OH, the daughter of the late Fredrick Waugh Lykins and the late Elsie (Slone) Lykins. She was united in marriage to David E. Tinkham on October 19, 2013 and he survives.

Lisa was a graduate of Celina Sr. High School and transported the Amish for a living.

Lisa had a passion for animals of every kind, but especially loved her goats and horses. She enjoyed her flowers and used her talents in painting, ceramics and making beautiful bouquets for weddings.

Survivors include her husband David E. Tinkham of Monroe, IN; one son, Jason (Courtney) Lykins of Fort Wayne, IN; 4 daughters; Janell McBride of MI, Jessica Weaver of FL, Julie Pettit of Beaver, OH, Josie (Aaron) Ellis of Decatur, IN; 2 brothers; Allen (Leslie) Lykins of Wapakoneta, OH, Joshua Lykins of OH; 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons; Jeffrey Allen & Jonathon; one sister, Shelia Lykins; one granddaughter, Samantha Jo; paternal grandparents, Charles & Harriet Waugh Lykins; former husbands, Kelvin Pettit and Duane Parker.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 8 2021 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur with Pastor Jim Compton officiating.

Friends will be received from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur and one hour prior to services on Sunday.

Preferred memorials are to the family, Monroe Fire and Rescue Dept., or Adams Co. Cancer Coalition.