Michael James Tambling, 53, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, in Flagstaff. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Sept. 17 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Winslow, with Father Jeffrey King officiating. He was born on Nov. 4, 1960, to Charles and Mary Tambling in Bitburg, Germany. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Michael moved to Arizona in 2005 from Kansas. He was employed by Winslow Indian Health Care since 2012 as a medical technician. He was a Roman Catholic, and his hobbies included baking, camping, fishing, traveling, cooking, dancing and singing. Survivors include his wife, Vanessa Tambling; two sons, Nick Tambling and Zander Tambling; and a daughter, Amanda Tambling. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles and Mary Tambling. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow was in charge of the arrangements.