Tina M. Pinney, 53, of Cedar Rapids passed away on September 18, 2016 at Crest View Acres in Marion following an extended battle with Huntington’s disease.  Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories.  Rev. Brad Brown of Concordia Lutheran Church will officiate.  Friends may visit at the chapel after 12:00 pm on Friday.  Tina’s family would request that all those attending her memorial services to please wear their black and gold in support, which includes Iowa State fans.  Inurnment will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Surviving are her husband of 31 years, Eugene; her sons, Parker Pinney of Des Moines and Austin Pinney and wife Mariah of Cedar Rapids; her mother, Judy Tibben; her brother, Monty Tibben all of Cedar Rapids; and her grandmother, Esther Chambers of Dallas Center.  Also surviving are numerous extended family members and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Tibben.

Tina was born November 24, 1962 in Des Moines, IA the daughter of Dennis and Judith (Chambers) Tibben. She graduated from Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School and later graduated from The University of Iowa.  Tina was married to Eugene S. Pinney on May 10, 1986 in Cedar Rapids.  Tina and Eugene were blessed with the births of their sons, Parker and Austin. She enjoyed watching her son’s perform both musically and athletically.  Tina and Eugene attended Iowa Football games together for many years and also attended numerous bowl games.

Tina’s family would like to extend special thanks to the staffs of Crestview Acres in Marion and Hospice Compassus for the loving care she received.

Memorial donations in Tina’s honor may be made to the Huntington’s Disease Chapter of Iowa, 1824 G Ave, Essex, IA 52638 or to the Cedar Valley Humane Society, 7411 Mt. Vernon Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.

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