Timothy L. Borger

Timothy (Tim) L. Borger September 13, 1962 - October 16, 2010 Tim Borger, 48, of Phoenix, formerly of Moshannon, drowned in a scuba diving training accident in Lake Pleasant, Ariz. on Oct.16, 2010. He was born Sept. 13, 1962, in Bellefonte, the son of Irene Borger, who survives, and the late Robert (Bob) Borger. Tim was a 1980 Bald Eagle Area High School graduate, a 1984 graduate of Lock Haven University, where he majored in computer science and business. After graduating college, Tim worked for General Electric Space Division in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. In March 1995, Tim was employed by KinetX Inc. in Arizona. In August 2000, Tim and a co-worker started Ultratek Resources Inc., in which he was a contracted software engineer for Boeing in Phoenix until his tragic accident. He was a member of Moshannon United Methodist Church. He was an avid Penn State football fan and enjoyed sports. He enjoyed playing basketball and attending the games of the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Cardinals. Tim really enjoyed his mother's egular February visits. He was a volunteer for many charitable organizations and one of his favorite past times was that of being DJ Tim. In addition to his mother, Tim is survived by his sister, Esther Borger; his brother, Lewis (Lorna) Borger; a nephew, Robert (Rosemary) Borger; a niece, Stephanee Borger; and his two cats, Rockey and Glenda. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at Milesburg United Methodist Church, 301 Turnpike St., with the Rev. Brian D. Vasey officiating. Family and friends will be received from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of his cousin, 1080 Wood Cock Road, Suite 245, Orlando, Fl. 32803; or contributions may be sent to Betty Irene Borger, 137 Blarney Stone Drive, Julian, PA 16844. The contributions will be forwarded to the Lake Patrol Division in Maricopa County, Phoenix, which is conducting a search for Tim. Arrangements are under the direcction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. Online condolences may be made at www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com.