Sunday, February 27, 2022
Tim was my best and only remaining friend from my MB Smiley High School days. Even back then Tim was always a most
thoughtful person. He has continued that throughout his life. I can say that in my 72 years he is perhaps the most thoughtful
person I have met. We both joined the Navy around the same time as I recall and met each other again in Hospital Corps school in San Diego. He was always an encourager and I think ahead of many his same age in the way he grasped things like the Corps school curriculum. . He seemed to be more emotionally mature than those around him. He always had a standard of excellence and was a class favorite.
While in High school, Tim would come over to our house regularly. He seemed to like my family. My mom often speaks of him and how grateful she is that he is a part of her life and calls him her fourth son. She really feels that way. His self made cards were always a delight and often an inspiration. Actually, she got her last one the day he went on to Glory. I'm sure that his years of providing cards and packages to military guys were more appreciated than we will ever know. He had a BIG heart.
I remember one vacation he went on with our family. We had fun of course but once one of the suitcases on top of the wagon came open and made a mess. It was with laughter that we picked up most of the contents along the road.
I remember also that he cooked a lot. I was impressed by that as I never got further than peanut butter sandwiches. I especially liked the 'tea' cookies he made regularly.
We also joined a business club and made some aluminum potato bakers and sold them. A great experience to share. He went with me to get braces and contact lenses. He was just always there and always a support and friend. There are few like him
I'm sure we will miss him more than we realize at the present as we remember the value of his presence in our lives for so many years and the love expressed by his cards and phone calls.
Also, Tim really loved his wife and is one of few like me that often said his wife was his best friend. Connie and I share the same
experience. Only a few couples do. It is precious that he and Kaye had this experience.
He also only spoke well of his two sons. I wish I had more of a chance to get to know them.
Wow Tim, we are going to miss you!! Love you brother!
Rick Justus
