Commander Norman J. Tindall

Commander Norman J. Tindall, USN (Ret.), age 70, passed away on December 17, 2016, after more than two years battling cancer. He was married to Victoria D. Tindall. Born in Helena, Montana, on September 6, 1946, to Edward Dode and James Barnes Tindall, Commander Tindall grew up in Lancaster, Texas. After graduation from University of Texas, he entered Naval Service, receiving Naval Aviator Wings in August 1971. Commander Tindall's naval career concluded with assignment as Chief Staff Officer, Strategic Communications Wing ONE at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. He was responsible for construction of the TACAMO complex at Tinker AFB, coordination of the relocation of 4 units and 1500 personnel to Tinker AFB, and standing up Strategic Communications Wing ONE. In previous tours of duty he served aboard two aircraft carriers, USS Constellation and USS Ranger, as well as several squadron flying tours. Commander Tindall accumulated over 6, 000 flight hours in various Naval aircraft prior to retirement in May 1993. After retiring from the Navy, Commander Tindall joined OC, Incorporated as Operations Manager overseeing navy training contracts at TAFB. January 1999, he joined Boeing Aerospace managing and working on military contract programs. Commander Tindall believed in giving back to the naval community, serving first as Vice-President and then later as President of the Oklahoma City Navy League. He also served as chairman of the Navy Birthday Ball Committee, which he originated in 1992. Under his guidance, the event grew in excess of 1000 attendance. Guest speakers included the Secretary of the Navy, CNO and numerous CINCS. Commander Tindall was later nominated by former Oklahoma Lt. Governor Mary Fallin, now Governor Fallin, to the War on Terror Memorial Committee for construction and dedication of a memorial to Oklahoma service members fallen in the War on Terror. Commander Tindall was the perfect combination of humility, chivalry and respect for God, country and family. He will be remembered for his infectious smile and never ending positive attitude. Commander Tindall is survived by his wife, Victoria of Oklahoma City; five children Holly Kuster and Lt. Col. Aaron Kuster, Harrah, Oklahoma; Jennifer Anderson and Dr. John Anderson, Houston, Texas; Tara Davidson, Austin, Texas; Scott Tindall, Corpus Christi, Texas; and Jordan Davidson, Edmond, Oklahoma; as well as eight grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Terry and Larry Roddy, Waxahachie, Texas; and nieces, Stephanie and Kevin Patterson, Waxahachie, Texas; and Stacy and Kevin Brock, Southlake, Texas. Memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Smith & Kernke N. May Chapel. The family wishes that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.