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Timothy Ward Obituary
Timothy Ray Ward came into the world on Valentine's Day in 1963, and immediately became the love of his mother's life. "He was everything to me," said his mother, Susie Ward Baker.
Mr. Ward, 38, lived in Scripps Ranch, Calif., with his longtime companion, Linda Brewton, and worked for Rubio's Baja Grill, a chain of Mexican restaurants based in Carlsbad, Calif. He was a systems administrator overseeing the chain's computer networks. On Sept. 11, he was aboard United Airlines Flight 175, heading home from a long weekend on the East Coast.
The tall, blond Mr. Ward loved animals, his mother said, starting with his shaggy white West Highland terrier, Sherman. He was a devoted fan of the San Diego State Aztecs, and would travel around to their football games even after he graduated. At the tailgate parties, people knew to check out what Mr. Ward was serving. He was an accomplished cook, who might pack two kinds of caviar in his picnic basket, along with a chocolate confection he had whipped up himself.
Next year, Valentine's Day will be painful for his mother. "I usually bought him a heart-shaped cake," she said.
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Jim Gordon
September 11, 2024
You are not forgotten Tim!
Tracy Cristallo
September 17, 2023
Never Forgotten
Barbara Bellavance
September 16, 2023
he was my manager at Rubios and Just remember how genuinely nice he was. I was able to work with him for a year at the SDSU store and I can't believe the turn of events. seriously when I learned what happened I was just floored. Like it was just too much. so yah that is it .
KC
September 12, 2023
Thought about you all day on 9/11.
You often cross my mind . Please know that your high school friends remember you fondly.
What a kind and gifted athlete ! Gone too soon. Never forgotten. RIP
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September 11, 2023
My Teacher, Mr Mitchel, told us about Tim, he says he was a good guy and misses him a lot. May he rest in peace
Deborah Padua
September 11, 2023
Those of us at Rancho Mesa Animal Hospital will never forget Tim and his adorable westie, Sherman. Much love to all his family and friends. ❤
Jim Gordon
September 11, 2023
RIP fellow SDSU and Rubio's alum. You are not forgotten.
Tom H
September 8, 2023
Our thoughts go out to you today Tim. You will always be remembered ... To your family and friends, continue to run your life and share those unforgettable moments with Tim.
Andrew Dorans
September 26, 2021
Ok, so a few years ago my sis Jacqueline Lyon along with her partner Peter told me they were going to New York for a holiday.
I asked them if they would lay some flowers at the WTC memorial site for me to honour the victims of that tragic day. Jacqueline and Peter kindly did something even better for me. They placed a USA flag with my name on it and placed it on one of the names at the memorial. Then took a picture of it and placed it into a photo frame.
the flag partially obscures the name of this particular victim. As the 20th anniversary is upon us I was determined to try and find out who this individual might be. Well I can now tell you I have indeed found this poor sole. He was aboard united airlines flight 175. I am so pleased to be able to put a face to the name that my flag was attached to. And as much as it may sound strange I feel a little closer connected to him. I will forever treasure my photo and remember that tragic day forever. In memory of Timothy Ray Ward may you rest in peace and may god be with all your family for eternity...❤❤
Jim Gordon
September 12, 2021
You will not be forgotten Tim.
Moreno Family
September 11, 2021
Tim .....may god bless you, your mom & your dad. I know you are all in heaven together.
God is a good God ...and he probably set the table for you all to have a nice reunion dinner in heaven. It´s been 20 years since you were taken up to heaven....how time flies my fellow visalian! May you all Rest In Peace.
God Bless!
Deborah Padua
September 11, 2021
Watching the 9/11 Tribute. Saw Tim's name go by. It always brings tears. Will never forget.
Theresa colunga
September 12, 2020
To my fellow coworker we keep your memory alive by making sure no one ever forgets. Rest In Peace my friend.
Jim Gordon
September 11, 2020
Your memory lives on Tim.
The Kindred Family
September 28, 2019
Sending our sincere condolences to your family. No words sent can ever reduce the pain of losing someone loved but please know that others care deeply. Tim is still missed and will always be fondly remembered.
Chris Vitous
September 12, 2019
Thinking about you yesterday and all the other Americans pursuing the American Dream. RIP Tim. An Aztec Forever!
Mischelle Meadors
September 11, 2019
RIP fellow SDSU alum. ♥♥
Debbie Padua
September 11, 2019
Remembering Mr. Ward and Sherman. My name is Debbie Padua. I worked at Rancho Mesa Animal Hospital. That is where Sherman stayed when Mr. Ward was away. We loved them both. Mr. Ward always had a smile on his face and always made us smile. We will never forget. I have found a picture of Sherman that I took during one of his stays with us and I want to share it with you.
September 11, 2019
Remembering Tim 0n 9/11/19 and always . I finally made it to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in NYC and left a video tribute. The whole experience was like a pilgrimage of honoring and was very meaningful to me . I think of you often , Tim . You continue to touch our lives and your memory lives on ...
From one of your "Visalia" friends and classmates, K.Culver
Tracy Cristallo
September 11, 2019
Never Forgotten! His life, smile, and heart lives on in all who know and love Tim.
Jim Gordon
September 11, 2019
Tim, You are not forgotten!!
Deborah Padua
September 11, 2018
Thinking of Tim today. I worked at the animal hospital where his beloved dog Sherman was boarding, he got a lot of hugs that day. Tim was a very special client and we all loved Sherman very much. We will never forget.
Jim Gordon
September 11, 2018
Thinking of you today Tim! Our memory of you will not be forgotten.
Jim Gordon
September 12, 2017
Your memory lives on Tim, you are not forgotten.
Chris Vitous
September 11, 2017
Tim, you are not forgotten! An Aztec forever! God Bless.
Jim Gordon
September 12, 2016
You are not forgotten Tim!!
Chris Vitous
September 12, 2016
I know you are with the Angels in Heaven. Aztec forever!
Rosemary Baldock
September 12, 2016
You are never forgotten
Jason Murillo
September 11, 2016
Sending love your way. It never gets easier...I'm so fortunate to have known you and still call you my friend. Miss you, Tim.
Del Newberry
May 20, 2016
I pause today to think of Timothy's mother and all of the other mothers who lost loved ones that horrible day. I pray for you to feel a peace and comfort that only God can give. We will always remember. Much love from Texas,
Tracy Cristallo
September 11, 2015
Never forgotten! Thinking of you today and praying for all of your loved ones.
Blue
September 25, 2014
Know how much his Mother misses her "everything." & my heart goes out to her. He will always be remembered.
Chris Vitous
September 11, 2014
RIP Tim, an Aztec Forever! We will never forget!
Jim Gordon
September 11, 2014
Your spirit lives on Tim and you will not be forgotten!
Tracy Samuels-Cristallo
September 11, 2014
Think about and praying for your mom and extended family especially today, but always. Tim's bright light lives on in every life he touched. Gone from sight, but never ever forgotten.
Karen Bunda
August 22, 2014
Rest in Peace, Susie.
Rosemary Ward
August 21, 2014
For Tim and his mother. Together again now
Richard Paige
August 20, 2014
Tim...... We think of you often and now even more that we have lost one of the sweetest ladies ever, your mother. How Happy Heaven must be for you now that you have been reunited with your Mother...... May you both rest in peace
Diane Huggins
February 14, 2014
Happy Birthday in Heaven Tim, You are never forgotten!
February 14, 2014
Happy Birthday in Heaven Tim! You are never forgotten!
Michael Paige
February 14, 2014
Happy Birthday Tim. We will never forget that day you were taken from us and we will always remember you. I'm sure you are looking down and watching over your Mom and know we are watching over her too.
Clem Petrowski
February 13, 2014
We will never forget !
Brian Dunphey
February 13, 2014
Remembering you on your birthday, Tim. Regret that I didn't have the chance to meet you & aware how much you meant to your mom.
February 13, 2014
Happy Birthday cuz!
Theresa Colunga
September 11, 2013
My thoughts go out to the Ward family on this day. We will never forget this day.To many great people were lost this day and that includes Tim.
Karen Bunda
September 11, 2013
You are in my thoughts!!
September 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayers continue on for Tim's family and friends.I knew Tim from Divisadero JR.High and MT. Whitney High School. I remember him as a great athlete who seemed to really enjoy sports.He was also dating one of my friends from track and cross country.He always seemed like a nice guy. From these tribute pages I can tell his life continued to touch others long after he graduated.In fact he still touches us today and will always be remembered! He is remembered on 9/11 and all through the year.-My dad who passed away in 2008 was also fond of Tim and took his death hard.My dad was a math teacher at Divisadero JR. HIGH.I hope to visit the memorial in NYC someday. For now, Tim's picture is in my family folder-on my desk top at work. Take care,one day at a time , until we meet again. Blessings, Karen (kc) Culver
September 11, 2013
Tim, as you rest in peace this day know that you were loved and continue to be missed by so many.Hugs,love & blessings to your Mother and many friends who share your loss. God bless them all.cousin Patty
Caroline Mazara
September 11, 2013
Tim, on this 12th Anniversary you are remembered my friend. You will never be forgotten. Keep smiling down on us and looking over all us Aztecs as well as your family. We miss you.
August 5, 2013
Hi Tim, I just want you and anyone who reads this to know that many people are wishing we didn't have a connection with 9/11.You see your Mama was & still is my favorite cousin.I can not relate to the pain she suffered with the loss of her son,but I see the hurt in her eyes when she speaks of you. You will always be in a special place tucked in her heart until she sees you again. Only God knows the the depth of a Mother's love.Your Mama loves you so much and misses you dearly.Rest in our Gods love Tim, Your Mamas cousin Patty Wall.
June 18, 2013
Like Dave - just wanted to say as another Ward from UK, we don't forget
God Bless
DAVID WARD
June 17, 2013
I am from the U.K. and visited the 9/11 memorial on 06/12/2013. I just wanted to leave a message of respect to a man with the same surname as myself. I wanted his family to know that people from all over the world remember him for many reasons even if it is just in a name.
Dave Ward, Thetford, Norfolk UK
Brandon Atwell
September 12, 2012
From all I have read regarding Tim, I can see that it is unanimous that he affected many many lives in an overly positive way, and this only makes we wish I could have met him, and become acquainted with the warmness and kindness many others have spoken about. Tim truly sounds like a man who gave his love and friendship to all the people he encountered. I was only five when this tragic event took place, so it is needless to say that I was pretty clueless about what was going on. I only found out a year or so ago, that my mother's cousin was aboard one of the planes that day, and this came as a peculiar shock to me. I had never imagined that I had such a connection to the day's events, and I often find myself wondering about Tim, and how things could have turned out. It's a shame this is how it is. Love you Tim, regardless of the distance of time and land between you and I, keep good watch over us here on Earth, hopin' to meet you someday. Take care.
-Brandon Ward Atwell
Rob Nunez
September 11, 2012
Tim was truly one of kind….I had the pleasure to go to SDSU with him and work with him at Rubio's. We shared some of our best times of our lives (football games, tailgates, Sunday football, poker, 21st b-day)…and boy could he cook, he loved it…the one thing that made Tim special was that he was always positive and caring….I miss him and I will always remember him…I send my deepest condolences to Tim's family, you can be extremely proud of the fact that Tim was a great human being…the world is less happy without him… it is of great resepct to have known him.
Shawn Grimes
September 11, 2012
To my Cousin Tim, Love you and always thinking of you
Jamie Dyke
September 13, 2011
Tim - another anniversary & another opportunity to reflect on what a great human being you were. You will never know how many lives you touched or how many smiles you still inspire! You will be forever entwined with our Rubio's history & friendships. We did our best to eat good food & toast you with tasty wine...hope we did you proud!
julie (ward) tyler
September 12, 2011
timmy you are thought of often! i fly my flag for you today and everyday. God Bless Love your Cousin Julie
Lorraine Craig
September 11, 2011
I offer my deepest sympathy to Timothy's family and friends. My community sponsored a Commemorative Star Service Project in remembrance of the victims of September 11, 2001 and I selected Timothy's star at random. In his honor, I did some volunteer work and made a donation to a foundation that provides food for children in need. I will think of Timothy each September 11.
September 11, 2011
We had a memorial in Broomfield Colorado which there were flags with the names of the victims of 9-11.. I picked up your flag. My deepest sympathy to the family. the name Timothy Ray ward will ring in my heart forever..Debra Shane .Colorado..
Peggy Childers
August 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Timothy Ray Ward:
Timothy will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Gregory Tashjian
September 15, 2010
You and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Pax!
Jaime McMurray
September 12, 2010
Will never forget!
September 11, 2010
We remember and will never forget love you Tim, Godspeed!
Shawn Grimes
September 10, 2010
Today has been a sad day for me. 9 years ago today was your last day on earth. You were in Boston having a wonderful day, and probably eating alot of good food and drinking fine wine, as that was your passion. This day is always difficult for me because it was your last day.I see your beautiful smile and loving personality.Bless you in Heaven my Son. Love, Mom
Drew Mesa
July 2, 2010
Dear Mrs, Ward
I lost my uncle Todd Reuben on flight 77 the plane that hit the pentagon. And I just want you to know that your not alone and family members as well as I care for your son and your entire family, as they say we are in this together.
Susanne Ward-Baker
February 14, 2010
To my Beautiful Son, Happy Birthday in Heaven. I miss you so much. My Heart is "forever broken" I Love you so much, Mom
Karen Bunda
September 11, 2009
I will always remember!
Gregory Tashjian
September 11, 2009
Remembering Tim, his loved ones, and all those lost and touched by September 11, 2001. In the words of Pres. Lincoln, "...we firmly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain...".
Collette Kuykendall - Barragan
September 11, 2009
Remebering Tim today. Still hurts my heart to know what we have lost.
Jaime
September 11, 2009
Tim you are missed.
John brooks
September 11, 2009
Always in our minds and forever in our hearts x
Michael Paige
September 11, 2009
Thinking about you today. We will never forget.
September 11, 2009
Just to say, we still remember that day and our prayers are still with you Sussie
Rosemary in UK
John E Flannery
September 10, 2009
I remember Tim today and pray for him and his Mother.
Sincerely,
John E Flannery
SDSU Class of 1987
September 10, 2009
Always and forever I love you
Shawn
Gregory Tashjian
June 10, 2009
I didn't know Tim well but spent nearly four years with him during high school. Mt Whitney had a large student body--over 2000--and was a busy place, but nearly 30 years on, those in his graduating class as-well-as the friends he made still cherish his memory! I pray this entry may give some solace to all those who love Tim; no life, however short, is wasted when it touches so many others!
Doug Abraham
February 14, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
SUSANNE WARD-BAKER
December 17, 2008
TIM, MY PRECIOUS SON. I MISS YOU SO MUCH, BUT MY HEART IS FILLED WITH SO MUCH LOVE AND MEMORIES OF YOU. THIS CHRISTMAS WILL BE SPECIAL AS I FINALLY HAVE YOUR REMAINS HOME WITH ME. I NEVER GAVE UP MY FIGHT TO GET YOU HOME. IT'S BEEN OVER 7YRS. SO MANY WONDERFUL PEOPLE HAVE SIGNED YOUR GUESTBOOK AND IT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME. YOU WERE LOVED BY SO MANY. REST IN PEACE MY SON, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. LOVE, MOM
Tim posing in front of the Towers just months before 9/11
December 16, 2008
Scott Sage
September 12, 2008
Rest in peace, Timothy.
Jaime McMurray
September 11, 2008
Tim was my supervisor at Rubio's kearny mesa. He was great and truely a sweet person. My best memories of Tim was having season tickets for the chargers with him. We always had a great time tailgating. He will be missed.
Valerie
September 11, 2008
you are not forgotten. May you rest
in peace.
Shawn Grimes
September 11, 2008
I love and miss you, always remember, never forget
Your cousin always,
Love Shawn
Doug Abraham
February 14, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Amy Lake
September 11, 2007
I worked with Tim at Rubio's and he was a great guy. I think of him often, he was a true friend to me. I know he touched the lives of so many people.
Chris Hintz
September 11, 2007
I still see his beaming smile whenever I think of him. What a joy he was to be around. I am glad I knew him. My sympathies to his loved ones. Michele and I both worked with him at Rubio's I know she feels the same loss.
rosemary baldock nee ward
September 11, 2007
We still think of you Susie and your lovely son.
September 10, 2007
Tim You will never be forgotten, we
all miss you, Love Shawn
jim sampugnaro
September 6, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
P Tabbernor
June 17, 2007
In memory....
Karen Chesnik
September 12, 2006
My Dear Susie,
It's hard to believe that five years have passed since 9/11/01. I was thinking about you yesterday while watching and listening to the names of the victims being read at the WTC site. I heard Tim's name, and I wondered how you were doing. I hope you are well and healthy. I really miss seeing your beautiful face at Polinsky Children's Center! I saw you very briefly on the day that the Serenity Cottage was being dedicated, and I wished that I could have talked to you more. Oh well, at least I got to see you. I wish you would come back, if only for a quick visit. We recently moved to La Mesa, and I'm not sure if you are still here or not. Call me or E-Mail me if you want, OK? (619) 465-1325. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
I remember hearing that you had lost your son when I came to work that night to work the night shift. How incredibly sad I felt for you! I also attended Tim's memorial service at the Old Globe. I felt, after the service, that I personally knew Timothy Ray Ward, even though I had never met him. I know that he has a lovely and wonderful mother who adored and loved her son, and would have walked through fire for him and would have gladly died in his place on September 11th.
May God continue to bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.
My love to you,
Karen Marie Chesnik (Nurse Karen)
Rosemary Baldock
September 12, 2006
Dear Susie. I still remember watching that plane hit the tower in NY, although in UK I was watching CNN news at the time it happened and later I saw Timothy Ward on the screen I tried then to contact but without success. My thoughts and prayers were with you then and are still for the loss of your son.
My name is Rosemary Ward from UK. are we related in anyway I wonder.
Karen Bunda
September 11, 2006
Tim:
You are still in my thoughts and prayers. Even though I have moved many times since that fatefull day, I will always think of you.
Karen Bunda
Michele Hintz
September 11, 2006
I worked with Tim at Rubio's #2 (SDSU) way back when. He was such a sweet guy...fiercely loyal to his friends...the kind of guy who would come pick you up at the airport or let you crash on his couch without thinking twice. What a shock to get that phone call on the evening of 9/11/01. Here I am, 5 years later, and not one single day has gone by that I haven't thought of Tim. Reminders are everywhere; he will never be forgotten.
shawn grimes
September 11, 2006
We will never forget Tim. Its September 11, 2006 and looking back I think it is just as hard today as it was 5 years ago!! Love you lots
Shawn Grimes
Richard Paige
April 28, 2006
Tim, you are my cousin and we didn't see each other often. However the one special memory I do have of you and I motorcycle riding I will carry forever. Tim rest in peace knowing I will always be there for your mother Susie. She is the greatest and has always been like a second mother to me. You will be missed forever.
K. Mel;aragnli
January 24, 2005
Tim-you have earned your heavenly reward-may you rest in peace!
sherry breeden
January 6, 2005
May you have peace always and forever in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family everyday. God Bless
Karen Bunda
April 11, 2004
Dear Susie,
My thoughts and prayers are still with you. I will never forget.
Love,
Karen
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