Gayle Brennan Tieman

November 29, 1940 - February 2, 2021

Gayle Brennan Tieman, 80, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born on November 29, 1940 in Denver, Colorado; the daughter of George and Gladys (Freiburg) Jackson. Gayle graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado and continued on her education with a Master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. Gayle worked as a Medical Speech Pathologist and Audiologist with Home Hospital, followed by Arnett Clinic in Lafayette. In Bloomington, Gayle was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church and a member of St. Vincent De Paul Society where she was a volunteer phone minister. She volunteered with Interfaith Shelter and was an avid tennis player. Gayle enjoyed horseback riding and dancing with the Bloomington Old Time Dance Group. She enjoyed nurturing her plants and flowers, especially her rose garden, azaleas, and hostas. Gayle is survived by her husband, Leonard “Len” Tieman; children, Sean (Lori) Brennan, Michael Brennan, Kevin Brennan, Colleen Brennan (Steve) Salerno, and Brandon Tieman; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and nephew, Chad (Jana) Jackson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Wayne Jackson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at St. Paul’s Catholic Center; 1413 E. 17th St., Bloomington, IN 47401. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Burial will follow at Clear Creek Cemetery. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory in Bloomington, have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos, and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com