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Tim J. Walsh

Tim Walsh Obituary

Tim J Walsh, 47, of Waddell, Arizona passed away on July 8, 2006. Tim
Walsh, 47 was born in Evanston, IL and has been a resident of Arizona since 1979. He passed away as a result of a tragic accident. He worked at Chase Morgan almost 15 years as a computer programmer. Tim's passion was his Border Collies and he loved training them in agility and sheep herding. He also enjoyed cycling where he found his first puppy Jett. He is survived by his loving wife Colleen Walsh & stepson John Michaud (Lisa Clark), mother Patricia Walsh, father John Walsh, stepmother Marilyn Walsh, brother Shawn (Monica), sister Mary Lauren, brother Terry (Mary), sister Lynne (Mark Fredrickson), aunts & uncles, nieces, nephews & his beloved Border Collies Jett, Chelsea, Abby, Skye, and Sierra. Services to be held at New Life Community Church 8155 W. Thunderbird Rd. Peoria 85381 Time: 9:30 am Viewing, 11:00 Service wth Reception following In lieu of flowers please send contributions in Tim's name to Arizona Border Collie Rescue, P.O. Box 37001, Tucson, AZ 85740

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Tim Walsh

Sponsored by Colleen, for my Sweet Husband.

56 Entries

Karen (Scott) Dorsett

August 2, 2006

Colleen, Just heard about Tim today. Deepest Sympathy. I have been thinking about you the past few weeks, wasn't sure why, now I know? I miss working with you and Tim. Wishing you comfort, peace, and hope in this time of sadness.

Jay & Barbara Walter

August 2, 2006

Dear Colleen, We just heard the tragic news and our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bruce & Vicki Warner

July 29, 2006

Dear Colleen & Family,

Having someone like Tim share time in your life is a true blessing. Our loving thoughts are sent to you at this time, knowing how hard it is to have someone you love taken so unexpectedly and quickly. Tears mix with the laughter of good memories.

During the too-short time I knew Tim he was always smiling & laughing when Skye would literally "fly" through a course. (Uh, did that Teeter ever come back down again?) Our most recent BC Rescue, Johnny Ringo, was one Tim suggested we consider. (The AzBC Rescue folks will so miss you Tim!)

At the 1st trial my husband came to watch, Tim & Skye were Bruce's entertainment throughout the weekend. Lots of laughs! We truly appreciate his dedication & strong love for all your dogs.

Thinking of you,

Karen & Tony Dotolo

July 26, 2006

Colleen,

We were both so sorry to hear about Tim's accident. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kindest regards,

Karen and Tony

Patricia Williamson

July 21, 2006

Dear Colleen, I worked at the bank with Tim as well as getting to know him through agility. He helped me to find Skye the best home: your's! He was a kind hearted, gentle and funny guy. I know he loved you very much and was looking forward to having the Walsh Dogs Farm up and running. Please accept my heart felt sympathy on your loss. May he be resting and napping in peace!

Les & Jo Partch

July 21, 2006

Colleen, John, & Family,

We are so sorry to hear about what has happened in your lives over the past few weeks. Our prayers are with you and we pray that the Comforter will be very real to you during these days. Please let us know if we can do anything to help you.

David & Linda Gauthier

July 19, 2006

Colleen,

We were so very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Our thoughts are with you.

Tim and Jett reading a story about Sheep Herding

July 19, 2006

ALAN LAFFERTY

July 18, 2006

Dear Colleen,Kelly & Tim

First we want to say how sorry we were to hear of the loss of your Mother.

Dear Colleen,John & Family

While on vacation in New Hampshire I phoned home to see hom Gramma was doing and got the awful news about Tim. It was like a bad dream. Although we didn't get to see Tim that often because of the distance between us all,we did get to know him well enough to know how much he loved you,John and all the relatives on both sides of the families. We're sure he's watching over all of you including the dogs he so loved. If you should need anything at all don't be afraid to pick up the phone and call us. People I've spoke to about Tim's passing say to me it was his time. I don't agree, he had so much more he wanted to accomplish with you by his side. The two of you we're a great team together. Again please call us if you should need anything at all.

Love Uncle Alan,Gramma & Josh

Judi Facinelli

July 18, 2006

Colleen

There ae no words I can say that can express the sorow that is in my heart for you and your family. God bless and keep you.

Kelly Facinelli

July 18, 2006

Dear Colleen,

Words cannot express the deep sadness we feel at Tim's passing. He was an awesome brother-in-law to me and Steve and an awesome uncle to Adam.

We miss Tim so much and our hearts constantly ache for you and all the dogs & sheep. It may be awhile before I stop crying at the drop of a hat, but that's okay. Tears are the testimony of how much a person means to us.

Tim was so good to you, the dogs and the sheep, and to us as well. In reading through all the guest book entries here (which I have never seen until tonight), I was so touched by all the different stories that people have shared about Tim. He left a wonderful legacy of memories to treasure forever and I feel so blessed to have known him enough to have memories of my own to share and remember. It always makes me smile to remember how he used to tease Mom and how he hid her bowl of ice cream on Mother's day. He could come off as being some sort of a curmudgeon at times until you realized he had his tongue in his cheek and was just pulling your leg.

It still doesn't feel real that he's gone from us, but that's okay, too, because I know we'll see him again. Never think of Tim's leaving of this earth as a permanent 'goodbye'. It's a temporary 'See you later until when you get here!" instead. In the meantime, continue to live out your life as I know without a doubt that Tim would want you to- finishing the dreams you shared with him with gusto! He was always so proud of you and I know it would make him so happy to see you fulfill those dreams. We love you so much and are here to help whenever you need. (((Hugs)))- Kelly

Sheryl and Skye

July 17, 2006

Colleen and family,

Tim and his side-kick Skye always drew my attention at shows as I too have a "Skye." My hope was to learn from a winning team...and what a team they were! My heart goes out to you all.

Eileen & Darren Dummer

July 17, 2006

Lynne & Mark,

Darren & I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our prayers.

Eileen & Darren Dummer

Joan Maceyko

July 17, 2006

Colleen,

Tim was an awesome man. He was so devoted to helping border collies. He made friends easily and always had a smile no matter how his day was going. Tim, may you play agility and herd to your heart's content. I miss you.

Denise Evans

July 17, 2006

Loosing someone so special is never easy. I did not know Tim, but have seen him around at the trials. After reading about him, it was my loss that I did not get a chance to know him. But I will try to keep his love for life alive.

My thoughts are with his Family and Friends.

Peter P

July 16, 2006

I met Tim at herding camp last month. Although I only knew him for four days, I quickly realized that he was a true Gentleman. His skills with people and animals were certainly admired by all. His impact on this world will be here for a long time.

Mindy Masch

July 16, 2006

Dear Colleen, my heart goes out to you and your family at this very difficult time. I met Tim at agility training classes, and would also see him and his dogs at agility and herding trials. He always had a smile and a friendly hello. Since we both had border collies we would end up discussing our dogs, training, and how we were doing at the trials. He was always friendly and helpful to everyone, and will be deeply missed.

My Sincere Condolances,

Ken Day

July 16, 2006

A breath of fresh air he was. Big hearted, high moral values, a real gentleman.

I was so angry that my my friend was gone, then I realized it was just a tragic accident.

When I think about him I start to cry, but I know in time I will always smile having known him, as I run the thoughts of our friendship through my mind.

The sun will come up tomorrow, it shines on him well. Miss you buddy!

Linda Collins

July 15, 2006

Dear Colleen and family,

I knew Tim from Jumping Chollas. I had adopted a 5-year-old English cocker with a fear of men. Over the course of a few trials, Tim patiently spent time giving him positive attention. I’ll never forget the day Higgins approached him first. I knew he’d reached a turning point, and Tim was responsible for it.

I’m so glad I had the chance to know him. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Leslie Hobensack

July 15, 2006

Colleen and family:

I am very sorry for you loss. I had only met Tim last year at the Zonies Fun Runs, but it was like talking with a friend of many years. I'm just sorry I didn't get to know him better.

Kelly Quinn, ABCR

July 14, 2006

Colleen,

When I first met Tim, I knew I found an absolute treasure. He jumped into helping our rescue with both feet. His heart, kindeness, enthusiasm and helpfullness are irreplacable. Anyone who crossed Tim's path is suffering a huge loss.

Our hearts are with you. You know to call if you need ANYTHING.

Laurel Todd

July 14, 2006

I first met Tim when I began selling agility equipment. At my first show (Prescott), he bought all the jumps that I had with me! I quickly called him my friend - he was such a great guy. I had just seen his website, read it cover to cover, and told him that I wanted to hear all the details about building it. I'm sorry I'll miss that. Such a huge loss.

Debbie Strieter

July 14, 2006

Colleen,

I did not know Tim well, but have watched him with his dogs may times over the years, what I will miss most is the smile. I don't think I ever saw Tim without a smile on his face.

Sue Woodall

July 14, 2006

I only knew Tim from going to shows . He was always so nice to everyone he saw and was quick to help the new people in agility. He is on the other side of the Rainbow bridge.Playing with dogs I am sure of it

Linda Tunick

July 14, 2006

Dear Colleen and Family,

I was very saddened to hear of the loss of Tim. My image of him is running his wonderful rescue BC's with love and enthusiasm. As messages from BC Rescue passed through my e-mail, his name always came up as a person who was willing to help out. He was a caring and giving person, someone we so desperately need in our world today and it is so very sad that we have lost a special person like Tim. He will be truly missed. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

M. Cerise

July 14, 2006

Dear Colleen and Family

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Tim's passing. I hope that the pain of your loss is somewhat eased by knowing how many lives (both human and K9) that Tim touched and how well he was thought of in the agility community. I spent a good amount of time talking to Tim at an agility trial in April and I am SO thankful that I got to spend that time with him. He was so excited about the new house and getting sheep. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.

Tammy Riggs

July 14, 2006

Tim I want to say thank you for all the time that we where able to spend together at agility shows. Thank you so much for all that you have done with setting up the course to running the classes. I have no way of showing you how much you meant to me. This great lose of you has really impacted my life. I know that you will be missed a lot from so many people, and animals.

However now you are in Heaven and I know that you are looking down on us with your wings of love that will show through from everything that you have touched. Please rest in peace and enjoy running the agility course in heaven with all the wonderful dogs that you are with.

We miss you so much Tim and know that the many lives that you have touched will for always remember you.

Cindy Hogan

July 13, 2006

Colleen and family,

Tim was very special to the agility community. I first met Tim at the agility trials. I got to know him, as I own a border collie too. Tim was always friendly to everyone. His enthusiasm and smiles will be greatly missed.

Cindy Hogan and tika- the border collie

Bruce McClelland

July 13, 2006

I knew Tim as a caring person whom everyone liked.

He bought some photos from me and was understanding when I was a little slow in getting the right color balance on his photo.

It just makes me realize that the ones close to you are that much more important.

I try to come away with something positive when something tragic happens to a loved one.

It makes me value life that much more.

The tragedy of Tim's death is that he had so much more to give. It was a life cut short with so much more to do and accomplish.

I guess it is up to us to do a little more to make up for his loss.

I'll think of Tim when I need to be patient and understanding.

Thanks Tim and please go with God.

Susan Hawk

July 13, 2006

It was a pleasure watchfing Tim run his dogs. I'm glad I had the opportunity to know him.

Lynne Peck

July 13, 2006

Colleen and family - I had just gotten to know Tim and spoke to him quite frequently in the weeks before his passing. He was one of the most outgoing and openly friendly people I had met in a long time. Most people are so reserved. I had just started in agility and did not feel real comfortable with many of the people yet, but Tim immediately welcomed and befriended me. It's so funny to find out that the world is so small - as Lisa Clark and her family have been friends of mine for years. My thoughts are with you all and will be available should you need help with the animals - as that's what I'm familiar with. Big Hug.

Kay Trevino

July 13, 2006

Tim's enthusiasm for his Border Collies and his love of working with them to reach their potential in agility & herding preceeded my meeting Tim. A person with his qualities will be missed by many people, both within and without the herding & agility field.

Stephen Boston

July 13, 2006

I met Tim while at a dog agility trial where I was setting up the electronic timers for the event. We were short handed that day and he heard about it and stepped right up to help. The rings were setup in plenty of time for the events. I'm sure that would have not been the case without Tim helping.

I am very saddened to hear of his passing.

Deb Gower

July 13, 2006

Colleen,

Although I did not know Tim personally, I knew of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The dog community and especially BC Rescue has lost a dear friend.

Tim and Kathy Stangler

July 13, 2006

Colleen,

There are no words that seem adequate at such a difficult time as this is. We knew Tim only a short while, but in that time what an impact he had on our lives. Our memories will help us through and although he is no longer with us physically, his spirt will remain forever in our hearts.

Regina

July 13, 2006

To all of Tim's family:

I am happy to have called Tim "friend". I shall miss many things about him, especially his offbeat sense of humor. It did not matter how few or many days passed between our conversations, his friendship was steadfast and sure. May God bless each of you and help you sustain your memories of his love.

Ken Lasher

July 13, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I remember Tim well and he was one of the very best people to work with at BankOne. He was always very helpfull when we needed his surport in network Control.

Kent Hepburn

July 13, 2006

Colleen and Family: I was very sorry to hear of Tim's passing away. While I didn't know Tim as well as many, I knew you loved him very much.

I am very sorry that I could not be at the funeral but I was thinking of you all today.

Suzie Myers

July 13, 2006

Colleen-Today's service was a lovely and loving tribute to a special man. Each of us knew a piece of Tim, and today, we were privledged to see some of the other pieces--making a very nice Tim pie (an analogy I hope he would have approved of).

Tim and I teased each other about being so old (we were the same age), and the bad music from our high school years. All the pranks and jokes that were referenced today made me think, "Ya, that fits."

In agility, we have another saying, which I think sums up Tim's zest for life. "Run Fast, Run Clean, Run Happy".

I had a quiet moment alone this afternoon with just myself, some nice memories, and a bowl of chocolate ice cream. May Tim's memories comfort you through these difficult times.

One of Tims favorite pictures of Skye. DOCNA in Buckeye, April of 2006.

July 13, 2006

Debra Besett-Fuller

July 13, 2006

Colleen and family,

My heart truly aches for your loss. Tim was sooo wonderful to us all. Like I said at the service, he was always there to help us girls out. I just remember when he first got started in herding. He got so good at it so quickly. He was great with the dogs. I hope you enjoy the little sheepcamp memories that we made for you. If I find more pictures I will get them to you. Okay, since I am a worship singer at my church and a "bible thumper to the core" hahaha...let me just encourage you that God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power and love. Hold on to his promise in the coming days. He loves you and will put his arms around you and give you strength. Fix your attention, not on things that are seen, but on things that are unseen. What can be seen lasts only for a time, but what cannot be seen lasts forever. Yours and Tims love for each other will last forever and Gods love for you is also eternal. Hold on to those promises.

Bless you, Debra Besett-Fuller and Tip, Cord and Torie (the border collie patrol).

Billie Rosen

July 13, 2006

Colleen and family:

As a member of Jumping Chollas Agility Club, I got to know Tim, along with Abby, Chelsea and Skye. He was a truly honorable man. I am truly saddened by his loss. We have all lost something with his passing out of our lives.

Marsha Lassiter

July 13, 2006

Dear Colleen and family. Tim was a very good friend and person and will be missed by so many people - this was evident by the large turnout at his funeral. He touched so many lives in different aspects, both with work and his border collies, family and friends. Tim helped our National Recovery Group for 6 years and we will miss him greatly. I am happy to have known a person like Tim, who embraced life to the fullest. Tim will always protect you Colleen , and watch over you and John and your family. Take Care my dear, my heart and prayers are with you always.

Mark and Carol Barner

July 13, 2006

Colleen and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is so hard to lose Tim at this young age, so suddenly. May God bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow.

We remember most how fast Tim could run. It was amazing that he could keep close to his Border Collies tearing through an agility course.

Mary Thompson

July 13, 2006

Colleen,

I am so sorry for your loss. Tim was a great guy. His love for his dogs shined at every trial I ever seen him at. Tim was a hard worker and always helped out. I will miss the guy who would ask how my dog was doing and actually cared enough to listen to my reply. Thank you for sharing him with us in the Agility world. He will be missed by many.

Rocky Racoon's mom

Susan Major

July 13, 2006

I met tim through Jumping Chollas classes. He was my instructor for one class. He was so nice and helpful and I loved watching him run his dogs. At the service I found out how much he liked icecream and chocolate so now I know why I liked him so much. I will go have a chocolate sunday and think of him and his love of dogs. He will be such a loss to all of us, especially Colleen and his dogs.

Mark Reny

July 13, 2006

I have known Tim for many years while working at Chase. To the Walsh family, I am deeply saddened to hear about your tragic loss. He is now looking over his family and know that he is in a better place.

Linda Kohlmeier

July 13, 2006

Colleen,

My heart goes out to you in the lose of Tim. It was always a pleasure talking with him when he called to discuss your insurance needs. May you truly experience God's love and comfort now and in the days ahead.

Mary Chessik

July 13, 2006

Dear Colleen,

Tim was such a good guy and you must have felt blessed every day being with him. I met him when I started going to classes two years ago. Since then he was always cheerful, helpful and had wonderful advise to help me with my two dogs. My prays and thoughts go out to you and your family at this time.

Steve Blanco

July 13, 2006

My sincere condolances to you and John and Tim's family.

William & Beverly Millls

July 13, 2006

We were greatlly sadden by the news of the loss of Tim. We did not know you very well, but well enough to know you were a super kind person with passion for whatever you did and a great sence of humor. We were not able to be at your service but our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God be with them.

Cindi Jackson-Susak

July 13, 2006

Colleen and family, I did not get to know Tim very well. My first encounter with Tim was at the first DOCNA trial. In my short conversations with Tim at that trial as well as others since, I knew he was a special man! His love for his dogs and life was very evident. I am very sorry for your loss. God bless!

Becky Gilbert

July 13, 2006

Dear Colleen and family,

The two words that come to mind when I think of Tim are "patient" and "gentle". I had the pleasure to meet him 4 years ago when we were both starting in agility, and over the last 2 years we would compare notes as to "house building", because we started with ours a little before you began yours.

Losing him at this young age leaves a hole in our lives that can only be eased by the wonderful memories we can share of him. He will be deeply missed.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Becky Gilbert

Denise Nasser

July 13, 2006

My support and love to you and your family Colleen. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. More then anything know I'm here for you. I love you tons, Nesie

Maureen Robinson

July 13, 2006

Dear Colleen, No words can express my sincere sorrow for you and Tim's family during your time of despair. No one knows why Tim was taken from you but all we have is our faith and all I can say to you is just take it one day at a time, putting one foot in front of the other. Tim will be missed and I wish you comfort and solace which will only come in time. Again, my sincere condolances to you and John and Tim's family.

~ The Red Haired Angel ~

July 13, 2006

May you Rest in Peace Tim & continue to watch over your loving family. Wear those new wings proudly... You WILL be missed * * *

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