Timothy C. Patterson

Our much-loved Tim passed away suddenly on the morning of July 12, 2021, at the age of 66 near Boulder, Colorado. His passing has left a huge hole in our hearts and an empty spot in our lives. Tim was born in Boise, Idaho on May 18, 1955, to Richard "Pat" Patterson and Joan Morse Patterson, joining his older sister, Paige. Five years later his younger sister Tracy rounded out the family. Tim attended Lowell Elementary School, North Junior High and Boise High School, graduating in 1973. He went on to attend Boise State University, but after his freshman year he transferred to the University of Wyoming on a full ski scholarship and graduated in 1980. Like his own father, Tim's first passion was baseball. He played shortstop all through Jr High and High School. His last team being the Boise Gems American Legion. Mick McConnell and Rich Urresti had their hands full with this rowdy, but talented bunch of boys. Tim discovered downhill skiing in Jr High and a natural transition to racing took off from there. During his prep career Tim raced for Bogus Basin with the PNSA. The local talent ended up spending his freshman year racing for Boise St. with his lifelong friend and fellow Idaho product Bill Shaw. They both had highly regarded careers while skiing at the collegiate level, especially after transferring to the University of Wyoming to continue downhill ski racing and to finish their degrees. Great friend of Tim's and former Athletic Director of CU Bill Marolt always expressed what a great era of intercollegiate ski racing it was and that Wyoming was a major team in that era. Tim remained an avid Cowboy Athletic supporter the rest of his life. After college he moved into a career in the ski industry working many years for Raichle-Molitor where he made a multitude of lifelong friends which propelled him into many other ventures post college. Tim was an entrepreneur that created several businesses in his lifetime, most notably CCS (Correctional Communication Systems) which he owned and operated for 20 plus years in the Colorado and Wyoming regions. He was always working towards the next cutting-edge idea and forever creating. He later married Andrea Von Barby. They lived in Boulder, Colorado where they raised their two sons, TJ and Malcolm. The boys were the absolute highlight and pride of his life. Tim loved his sons passionately and supported them in everything they did. Golf and Fishing trips as well as Football was big in the family with both sons going on to become talented Quarterbacks. Tim attended all his sons' games becoming an avid fan/supporter of CU football. Both of his sons graduated with degrees from CU, which was a huge source of pride or him. Tim, known as TP by many, was a huge spirit. Everything he did he did with unbridled gusto. He was a baseball player, skier, entrepreneur, golfer, father, loyal family member and a fierce friend. His quick wit and unforgettable laugh will always be remembered. He was fun loving and joyous and much bigger than life. Tim loved his entire family ferociously, offering support and humor to us all in his daily phone calls. He loved music and had developed an appreciation for flowers. He sent many pictures of his purple and white Clematis and he loved bouquets of lilies, and his beautiful home at the Boulder Country Club. Stories about his antics will be long lived and told for years to come. It is very difficult for his family and friends to lose him. We will love and miss him always. Tim will always be the light of his Mom's life. Tim was preceded in death by his Grandparents, his Father, Richard E. Patterson and his stepfather Charles D. Butler. He is survived by his two sons, TJ Patterson and Malcolm Patterson, his former wife Andrea Von Barby, his mother Joan Butler, sister Paige Matlock, sister Tracy McKinney. Nephews Nathan Matlock, Clayton McKinney, Christopher McKinney, nieces Erin Matlock Reeve and Ann Matlock and three Great Nephews, Jack, Barrett and Finn. His Uncle Richard Morse and Aunt Linda. Step brothers and sisters, Diane and Jerry McLean, Scott and Suzi Butler and Mark and Lisa Butler. He had a special friendship with his cousin Greg Patterson and long-time friend Kelly Breen.