Keith Tyner

Keith Papa Tyner, 54, of Great Falls, a disabled paramedic and US Air Force veteran died of cardiac arrest on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at a local hospital.A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.A reception will follow.Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Keith was born on May 10, 1957 in Eugene, OR.Keith was raised all over the United States, Canada and Malasia.He worked in several different career fields including the oil field, Park and Rec. and emergency medicine until an injury and illness forced him to retire on disability.He began attending Set Free in 1996 and found a true calling for his life, servanthood.In 1979, Keith married his first wife, Jeannie Wetham and they later divorced in 1982.Keith and Tracy Shatto were united in marriage in 1985 in Great Falls.Keith enjoyed sharing the love of Jesus and wood carving.Keith is survived by his wife, Tracy Tyner of Great Falls; his parents, Sharon Flett of Conrad, MT and Pauline Tyner of Conrad, MT; a daughter, Jessica Tyner of Clarksville, TN; a son, Keith (Amanda) Tyner of Casper, WY; sisters Lori Tyner of Miles City, MT and Sheri Tyner of Conrad, MT; brothers Paul (Laurie) Tyner of Great Falls, MT and Duane (Karla) Tyner of Conrad, MT and five grandchildren.Additional survivors include Justin Shatto, Montana (Rick) Starding, Christine Lisignoli and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Keith E. Tyner; and maternal and paternal grandparents.