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Timothy MacMillan Obituary

Four years after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Timothy Bernard MacMillan confronted the limits of modern medicine and elected to spend his remaining weeks in his longtime hometown of Anchorage, Alaska surrounded by friends and family. He died at home on Jan. 3, 2019, in the early hours of his 74th birthday.
Born in New Delhi, India, in 1945, to Mary (Andersen) MacMillan, an Anglo-Indian of British descent, and John MacMillan, a U.S. soldier serving in World War II, Tim immigrated with his mother to the United States at the age of 2. He graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics, followed by a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He spent the early years of his career practicing law in Arkansas, and then accepted a job setting up the Alaska Legal Service Office in Kotzebue, Alaska, where he met his wife of 39 years, Linda (Harris) MacMillan. Tim and Linda served as volunteers both in the Peace Corps in Honduras, then in Paraguay for Habitat for Humanity. In Anchorage, they raised their only daughter together while Tim worked as a worker's compensation attorney.
Tim was known as a deeply ethical human being, an intellectual and challenging conversationalist, a courageous adventurer and a dedicated father.
Tim's life will be honored by his closest friends and family in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage or Project for the People of Paraguay.

Published by Anchorage Daily News on Jan. 8, 2019.
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My condolences to the family. As the days passes may Almighty God gives you the strength and comfort you in your time of sorrow Psalms 29:11.

January 12, 2019

Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Tim's death. You two were really something; you have a lot of wonderful memories. Sincerely, Nellie Ward Moore.

Nellie Moore

January 11, 2019

Jerry Wertzbaugher

January 9, 2019

When someone we love falls asleep in death, the memories we have of them become our treasure. May those cherished memories and God's promise at John 6:40 bring you comfort during this most difficult time. Our sincerest condolences to family and friends.

January 9, 2019

May the God of comfort be with you at this time

Connie

January 8, 2019

Mary, Tim was my model for life. What a huge loss for you and humanity. His brilliance,integrity and gentle loving nature will never be replicated. May God bless you as I am sure he is with Him.

Tren Heikes

January 8, 2019

Linda

We were so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. I pray that God will comfort you and the many friends and family members in this time of sadness.

Marty Bogart

January 8, 2019

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time of your life please read John 6:40

January 7, 2019

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Timothy, but grateful for his (and Linda's) service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Honduras.

Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association

January 6, 2019

My deepest sympathy to your family . May you keep in mind the hope of life everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time . John 17:3

Earnie Ray

January 5, 2019

May God's loving care be with you all. John 3:16.

January 5, 2019

My heart goes out to you for the deep loss. May you find comfort in prayer and one another. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)

January 5, 2019

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