Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Tye , Virgil Dee January 29, 2006
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The Bakersfield Californian
Tye, Virgil Dee    
 
Virgil Dee Tye 
May 30, 1911 - Jan. 29, 2006 

Virgil was born May 30, 1911, in Haskell, Oklahoma to Henry and Elizabeth Tye. 
He left Oklahoma at the age of 25 and came to California with $20.00 (during 
the Dust Bowl) and said he didn't want to live his life behind a plow. Virgil 
was an Army Veteran of the Oklahoma National Guard. He worked for Monolith 
Cement, where he met Cleo, who was a nurse's aid at Keene Preventorium. They 
fell in love and were married shortly after, in 1939. The following year, 
Norbert was born. Virgil and Cleo moved from Tehachapi to Bakersfield in 1940. 
He worked for Mohawk Refinery making aviation fuel through World War II. After 
Mohawk Refinery, Virgil went to work for Marathon Oil as an Instrument 
Engineer and remained with them until he retired. Virgil was an avid horseman, 
hunter, fisherman, antique gun and knife collector, rock collector, golfer, 
inventor, knife maker, wood carver and if that wasn't enough, he also was a 
dirt bike rider. He was a tall tale story teller to his grandchildren and 
loved spending time with them. He and Cleo helped build a family cabin in 
Sequoia National Forest, along with Cleo's brothers and sisters. Many good 
times were shared with family and friends. Virgil and Cleo loved RV'ing in 
their motor home with family, attending firearm shows along the way. After 
Cleo's employment with Keene Preventorium, she worked for the school system. 
Later, Cleo would go back to school herself and obtain her nursing degree. 
Cleo was a natural caregiver to her family, which explains why she loved being 
a nurse. She loved helping wherever she could. Cleo put her family first and 
loved being a grandma. She was one of eight children. Cleo May Tye was born 
November 21, 1918 and passed away August 6, 2005. Virgil and Cleo are survived 
by their son, Bert and daughter-in-law, Betty; 3 grandchildren, Ronald, Rick, 
and LaDonna, 10 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Virgil 
and Cleo are now together again and with their family who preceded them. Loved 
ones still here will truly miss both Virgil and Cleo and send their love. Bert 
and Betty wish to thank all family, friends, Californian Care Center, Optimal 
Hospice, and Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary for their kindness and help. 
Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary 

Legacy.com
 
Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 2/2/2006.  


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