Timothy Bown

BOWN, Timothy Robert December 13th, 1977 - December 8th, 2010 Timothy Robert Bown passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 at the age of 32 years. Tim was one of the newest members of the Canadian Border Services Agency, having received his badge on November 29th, 2010. For 14 years before that he was the head instructor of Safeguard Martial Arts where he taught over 2000 adults and children Karate and self defense and guided 68 students to achieve their black belts. As a fourth degree black belt himself he was a highly accomplished martial artist who had earned the respect of many of his peers around the world. Tim's main passions in life, beyond his family, his martial arts and self defence, were music and learning, but it was never limited to just those things, as he had an extraordinary passion for everything he did in life. He taught himself to play the guitar, a talent he put to use even before his daughter was born by singing and playing to her regularly. He also loved listening to music of all genres, but he especially enjoyed sharing his childhood favourite, Raffi, with his young daughter. He would have described himself as shy, but most who knew him were awed by his confidence and grace and his ability to make everyone around him feel good about themselves. Tim was a dedicated and loving father to Madelyn Christy Bown, and the devoted, caring and amazing soulmate and husband of Rachelle Monique Bown. He was also the beloved and cherished son of Lynne Hemeon Rene as well as his father, Robert Bown and stepfather, Phil Rene, and grandson to Marie Bown and Beatrice Rene and son in law to Monique Terwogt. He was also the big brother, best friend and mentor to Christy Delaney, and big brother to Stephanie and Justine Bown as well as loving uncle to his nieces and nephews. In addition to his close family he will be deeply missed by many friends, especially a close group who considered themselves the "Band of Brothers" and his large extended family, with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to share in a celebration of Tim's life on Saturday, December 18th at 2pm at The Pacific Inn (1160 King George Highway, Surrey). If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Madelyn Bown Education Fund at Coast Capital Savings or to the BC Childrens Hospital.