GILES, TIM
Finished his final run on Friday, November 29, 2019 and passed away peacefully at his residence.
He was born December 2, 1944 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Herbert C. and Maria Giles.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Anita Kathryn (Simons);
sons, Michael (Donna), John (Janice), Mark (Mary) and daughter, Martha (Todd) Breneiser;
sister, Annora (Patrick) Bade and brother, Robert (Kathy).
He was preceded in death by his brother, Mark.
Tim retired after 44 years as a diemaker from the GM Die & Engineering Center in Flint.
Those who knew him could find him eagerly participating in a variety of local sports and events. He volunteered for 25 years as Ski Patroller at Mt. Holly in Holly, Michigan and was also an active supporter of Special Olympics for over 40 years.
Tim was proud to compete in 43 consecutive races and was a volunteer with the Crim organization, including as a group leader for the Crim Training program.
Upon retirement, he took up the saxophone and joined the New Horizon Band.
Tim will be well remembered for his dedication to family and friends. Grandchildren, Noah, Alec, Owen, Rachel, Kristen, Lisa, Kelly, Eric (Giles), Morgan and Elizabeth Breneiser thrived from the loving support he shared with them.
Donations may be made to Special Olympics.
A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at Woodfield Golf Club in Grand Blanc, MI.
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