Timothy D. Sullivan
August 29, 2012
Timothy Sullivan, 57, passed away on Wednesday August 29, 2012, from a sudden illness at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. In agreement with his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.
Tim was born May 26, 1955, to Michael and Marjorie Sullivan in Des Moines, and graduated high school in 1973. He was an electrical technician for the Iowa State Patrol Garage for over 31 years. He retired in 2011. Tim was an avid hunter and fisherman, and spent many expeditions with his good friend, Bobby Gomez.
Tim’s greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Tim is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Barbara; daughter, Marjorie (Tom) Heckler; grandsons, Gavin, Oliver, and Levi; brothers, Patrick (Jan) Sullivan of Rockford, IL and Kelly (Bert) Sullivan of Chandler, AZ; sister-in-law, Jill Sullivan of Davenport, IA; and a host of extended family and beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James Michael Sullivan.
A Celebration of Life will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Marty and Debbie Hayes
09/08/2012
We are so very sorry for your loss. Tim was a good friend since high school and we will miss his visits, stories, and the emailed pictures of his grandsons who he was so very proud of. He was a special person who we will never forget. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen Callaway - GRC
09/07/2012
Barb--So very sorry to hear about your husband. Thinking of you and your family and keeping you in my prayers.
Lori Young
09/07/2012
Barb--
I was sooo sad to hear the news that your loving husband had passed on to Heaven. You truly have my deepest sympathies and my heart-felt prayers. Remember, that "Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven Can't heal". Thinking of you and the beautiful family you and Tim created. Stay strong
Lorell Squiers (DIA)
09/07/2012
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing, Barb.
Dora Zmolek
09/07/2012
Barb,
So sorry to hear about your husband. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Wilson
09/06/2012
Barb,
So sorry to hear about your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless.
Joyce and Bill Dolan and family
09/06/2012
I always felt so blessed to have Tim as my brother in law. He always had a smile and a joke to tell. We will always miss him. May God Bless you with peace and so many happy memories Barb and family.
Barbara J. Jay
09/04/2012
Barbara,
I first heard about Tim from your friend Beth, my coworker. It is a rough time, and I am thinking about you and your family.
Penny Westfall
09/01/2012
I am sorry to hear of Tim's sudden illness and passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love and peace be with you.
John & Pam Darby
09/01/2012
Barb, This is about the fourth attempt to tell you how sorry we are to hear about Tim. I just can't seem to find the right words that can express how we feel, how much we will miss him, and how he impacted our lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kerri Bergthold & Lisa McDaniel
08/31/2012
So sorry to hear of Tim's passing. We've lost too many Sullivan family members recently. God bless and peace.
Rob Thomas X-350 and I-110
08/31/2012
Barb, Tim was such a great guy. We always shared a joke and he always laughed no matter how dumb they were. He will be missed by all who knew him. Peace and Love
Rob Thomas.
Bob Battani X-114 and I-46
08/31/2012
Barb,,great friend..remember most of the smile and hard work.He had a great time a my wedding May of 83 at the Legion in Ankeny after work with his work duds on ..Will miss his smile..BOB and Anne
David R. Kopp
08/31/2012
Barb
I am so sorry to hear about Tim. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There will always be a worm spot in my heart for Tim.
Georganna Beavers
08/31/2012
We are so sorry to hear about Tim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Let us know if you need anything or help with anything.