Mr. Tin Ba Trinh

Tin was born August 20, 1939 to Kinh Ba Trinh and Thuy Thi Pham in Nam Dinh, Vietnam.

Tin attended Vietnam’s National Military Academy, and served as an Officer in the South Vietnamese Army during the Vietnam War. He was responsible for the successful evacuation of his family to the United States in April 1975, one week before the fall of Saigon. The Trinh family spent time in Camp Pendleton’s “Tent City” in San Diego, California before being sponsored by First Baptist Church, in Bellingham, Washington.

Tin enjoyed a long career in the military specializing in electronics. He was wounded during battle in the front line, and spent the remainder of his military career working for the US Embassy in Vietnam. When he arrived in the United States, Tin worked for Elenbaas Dairy Supply before opening his own business, Whatcom Refrigeration. Tin loved to spend time with his family and friends, and set an example for all to follow regarding the importance of family. He also enjoyed music, computers, technology, and was an excellent cook.

Tin is survived by his sons, Jung (Lori) Trinh; Tri (Beth) Trinh; Nghia Trinh; daughters, Anh (Mark) Coble, Bic (Matt) Harrington, Trang Hamm; sisters, Connie Trinh, Suong Chaffey, Kate Brown; 13 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Tin was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and a sister.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 18, 2013 at Sunset Hills Funeral Home at 9:00 am, and a burial will follow at the same location at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity or the American Cancer Society in his honor.

Those wishing to sign Tin’s guest book may do so online at www.dignitymemorial.com.

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