Timothy was a proud Navy Veteran based in San Diego, California. Timothy served on the USS Jouett for 4 years touring the Pacific and Persian Gulf. He was an avid Detroit sports fan,  who enjoyed the Detroit Red Wings, Tigers and Lions.  He was also well known for being a big Michigan fan. Tim's love for sports dates back to his early years in life.  He played baseball in school, as well as ran track.  Later on he could be found on many  softball diamonds playing his favorite past time sport.  He loved being in the great outdoors, whether it was camping with good friends, boating on the lakes in Michigan, or blazing the trails on his snowmobile.  Timothy was known for memorizing sporting statistics as well as his knowledge of sports trivia.  Timothy is the beloved son of Peter and the late Claudene. Loving brother of Lynn Nolan (Jerry), Trish Ryan (Dave), Sandra Heywood (Matt).  Loving uncle of Colleen (Colby), Michael, Allison and Sarah.  He will be missed  many loving family members and friends.  In lieu of flowers  the family has requested donations to Compassus Hospice.