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Timothy R. S. Campbell of Frazer Timothy R.S. Campbell died on September 28, 2012 at York Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marti Barlow Campbell; loving father of Melissa Campbell Bochat wife of Brandon James Bochat of The Woodlands, Texas; and grandfather of James David Bochat. Tim is also survived by his brother, Nicholas T. and Anne Marie Campbell, three nieces, one nephew, and several cousins. He had been an instructor for more than 27 years at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI), with an emphasis in train-the-trainer and exercise-evaluation courses. He was emergency management coordinator for Elverson Borough and West Nantmeal Township, Chester County. Beginning in 1978 he was named the Director of Emergency Services County of Chester, Pennsylvania where he served until retiring in July 1997 (19 years) making him one of the longest serving county emergency managers in Pennsylvania. In July of 1997 he formed the Campbell Group and for the following 15 years has contracted directly or indirectly with federal, state and local governments providing Public Safety Consulting, Training and System Development, Emergency Services Response System Analysis, Public Safety Communications System Analysis & Exercise Design and Development. He has served as adjunct faculty for FEMA's Emergency Management Institute and the National Fire Academy as an NFA instructor/controller. He was also a local level instructor for the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and Adjunct faculty for the Harrisburg Area Community College. Tim has also worked closely to provide emergency management consulting and training for the following companies in support of federal state and local governments: Booz, Allen Hamilton, C2TI, CMCG, Inc, Human Technology Inc., Texas A&M, and L-3 MPRI. He has also supported programs at the U.S. State Department, Diplomatic Security, ATA Program. He was a graduate of Delaware County Community College with a degree in fire science administration and he achieved a bachelors degree in political science. He belonged to many organizations related to emergency management, fire and EMS. Tim's Life Celebration service will be held on Saturday Oct. 6, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Good Samaritan, 212 West Lancaster Ave., Paoli, PA 19301. A visitation will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m.on Friday Oct. 5, at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials maybe made in Tim's name to Fallen Firefighters Memorial, NETC, 16825 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727, or American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693. www.maugergivnish.com

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Published by The Daily Local from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, 2012.

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Randy Roberts

September 28, 2023

Even as another year has passed, you are not forgotten. Your legacy lives on. Missing a mentor and friend who left such an impact on the community.

KEVIN J MOLLOY

September 25, 2023

MIss You my friend!!

Randy Roberts

September 28, 2022

After 10 years, still missing our leader, mentor and good friend Tim Campbell. Sending hugs to Marti and Melissa.

Kevin J Molloy

September 25, 2022

Still on my mind..miss having another old EM codger around!!

Marti

October 4, 2021

Just started crying this morning, thinking of you. It´s been 9 years and your teaching me to think and plan ahead, has been used daily over the years. Miss you, but I know you are watching over me

Kevin J Molloy

September 26, 2021

Tim,

On this 9th anniversary I still think of You often. I remember that time and being with You and Marti and Mel. You are not forgotten and still much loved buddy

February 18, 2021

Sure miss you and your wisdom when disaster strikes. Love you, Daddy.

KEVIN J MOLLOY

September 25, 2020

Thought of often and deeply missed, keep thing straight in heaven

Kevin J. Molloy

September 25, 2019

My great friend, You are missed by many, it was my honor to have been with You and Marti during your days at the hospital. I remember so many things from that day but most of all probably the look of complete peace when You were disconnected from all of the life support...luv ya buddy

Annalisa Zapien-Pina

October 30, 2012

Thank for the years of dedication you gave to those of us privileged to learn from you. Your skill, dedication and patience to work with us, teach us and mentor us will be your legacy. Thank you to his family who shared with us in the various fields within emergency management, their Tim. He was our friend and our teacher, we appreciate all we learned from him. The world of emergency management and we are better because of all he shared. Thank you, and God bless all. Rest in peace my teacher, my friend and my mentor. I commit to do you proud everyday in the field you committed to, thank you.

Hal Newman

October 19, 2012

Oh, Timmy you were one of the great ones. Thanks for the larger-than-life impact you made in emergency management. Rest easy, brother. We'll take it from here. Peace.

Jim Wick

October 13, 2012

Marti and family,
Tim made a difference in my life. In the mid 80's when I moved to Chester County he convinced me to "get involved" with the LEPC and the Chester County Fire School. I will always remember long conversations about the fire & emergency services, teaching and training, his incredible vision, valued counsel, and practical guidance; of course, politics and government; and family (our daughters shared the same first and middle names - proud Dads of both). We always found common ground, respectful and insightful discussions, focused on positive opportunities for improvement - focusing on making things better. A true leader and mentor, he really loved his family, his community and his country.
I missed working with him after moving west in 1995. I am blessed for having known him. God bless all of you, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chip Miller

October 12, 2012

Thank you for all the leadership and education over the years.
You were an inspiration for all of us in Emergency Services.
Rest In Peace, brother.
Chip

Asst Chief Wm Fred Baty

October 12, 2012

Thanks for your dedication and service, rest in peace and know the world is a better place because you passed throught it. Regards, Wm Fred Baty, Asst Chief, Knoxville (TN) Fire Dept

Don Hiett

October 12, 2012

We will miss your being with us and leading us to thought. But in our thoughts you will remain. Thank you family for sharing Tim with us for we are better World because of him and his desire to care for people.

Doug Lea

October 11, 2012

Rest in piece, brother. We will never forget!

Captain Randy Scott

October 11, 2012

Enjoyed several classes from Chief Campbell..excellent classes that were so easy to absorb because of his great spirit and knowledge. God bless him and take him in His arms.....he will be missed.

Billy & Teri Goldfeder

October 9, 2012

I have been tied up on some (positive) family stuff and just found out...and Timmy's passing took my breath away. He was an amazing mentor to me and easily one of the smartest people I have ever met. We became friends back in the '70's ISFSI days and remained friends ever since. Such a sad loss of a man and friend who made such a differences. Our love and condolences to his family and all his many friends...

Tamela and Marko Bourne

October 9, 2012

Our wonderful friend has left this world to be an Angel-In-Command above. We were so blessed to have known such an intelligent, kind and loving human. You were a true friend and we will always remember our fun times together. Marko will miss the evening dinners the two of you had to catch up on everything. We will be forever grateful to you and your family for the trips to Cape Cod. As I watched you and held your hand in the hospital, I know you heard everything we were saying. It is just so hard to believe you are not with us physically, but you will always be in our hearts. We love you! RIP Timmy.

October 5, 2012

Tim has been like a brother to me over the past 25 years working and personally sharing many wonderful hours together. The Emergency Management World has lost a dedicated and trusted professional that can not be replaced. I have lost a beloved friend. My condolences to his wife and family. May his soul be reunited with our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Vaughn E. Wagner

TJ Abbonizio

October 5, 2012

Simply put; he was a great guy and he will be missed.

CAPT Joe Gleason

October 5, 2012

Tim Campbell had a tremendous impact on the growth of the Coast Guard preparedness program, helping to train CG personnel in Emergency Management and Exercise Design. Tim will be missed and we are truly grateful for his service. On behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard, please accept our condolences on your loss.

October 5, 2012

Tim was a great teaching partner at the local,state and federal level. He always had time for students and co-instructor. His straightforward approach to emergency management principles and classroom control will be long remembered. Tim provided a "lifetime of lessons" by his professionalism. Bill Shouldis

October 4, 2012

Chet and I were always so deeply grateful for the impact Tim had on the success of the State Fire Commissioner's office and, indeed, the entire state fire community itself. His advice was sound; his commitment was total, and his support was invaluable. He was the embodiment of professionalism, and gave true meaning to the term "management" in the Emergency Management system. I join in mourning the tragic loss of this great man.

Sandy Henry, Harrisburg

Jim Hoffman

October 4, 2012

I have been a friend of Tim & Marti for over 30 years. Tim has always been an upstanding person that I respect.
My sympathies to Marti & family.

Lowell Ezersky

October 4, 2012

I will never forget spending the week of 9 11 with Tim, Terry Henry, and others at the Mount Weather Em Ops Center in Virginia where he worked tirelessly and effectively to modify the Terrorism course we were administering to 60 State and local students. Over many years, Tim also made a major contribution to the success of FEMA's Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) program as instructor, facilitator, and writer/course developer. I and the many people that he impacted will miss him greatly. My condolences to Marti, Melanie, and all the Campbell Clan...

Regina Klugh King

October 4, 2012

I had the pleasure of knowing Tim when he was young, brilliant and destined to be a force in the community. I remember he enjoyed my spaghetti dinners & the fun conversations he shared with my late ex-husband and me in the old Malvern Inn. Rest gentle, dear man; prayers and sympathy to Tim's family.

John Brenner

October 4, 2012

Marti and the entire family, Tim touched so many poeple in such a positive way. Never forget our long conversations about the fire & emergency services, his sound advice and encouragement and of course our incredible talks about politics and government. We always found common ground and had respectful and insightful discussions. A true leader and mentor, he really loved his family, his community and his country.
Peace be with all of you.

Michael Urbanik

October 4, 2012

It was quite a surprise to hear of Tim's Passing.
Chester County lost a Great Man.

Michael L. Urbanik
Station 89 Robert Fulton Fire Company
(Formally 5-13)

Conne Burnham

October 4, 2012

Tim and I were co-instructors and fellow focus group members for several years at EMI. I can hear him laughing as I type this message. His impact on the world of emergency management and then his impact on the people of the United States is profound. My deepest sympathy to your family and the scores of friends that Tim accumulated through the years.

Susan Henson

October 3, 2012

Marti and Melissa, my heart goes out to you during this time, and many prayers are going up to God for you. Tim was one of my main mentors in the emergency management field for the past 12 years from the time I entered the field, and provided so much insight and support. Lots of hugs!

October 3, 2012

Marti and Melissa, we are so sorry to hear about that wonderful and funny man of yours. You will be in our daily prayers. Just hang in there Marti. we love ya and. That gorgeous daughter of yours. Love, Larry and harriet

Susan Kelly

October 3, 2012

My sympathy and prayers to the Cambell Family in the loss of Tim. He was a good man, with a great chuckle, and immense foresight in directing the Dept of Emergency Services. All of us that worked for him, admired him, and his dedication to the safety of the Chester County commnities.....
Dispatcher #51

October 3, 2012

Tim was a friend for over 40 years. I remember him well from the early days of the Pennsylvania Ambulance Association. We would later see each other at the NETC and talk about the fun times. Rest in peace...you served well!

Chief John S. Senft (Retired)
Department of Fire/Rescue Services
York PA

Adjunct Faculty, National Fire Academy

Betty Kramer

October 2, 2012

A great man has been taken to a beautiful home where he no longer has pain and suffering. Praying for the Campbell family as he will be missed by many. He touched so many of us by being such a great leader, teacher and mentor but most of all being a friend to many. R.I.P. Tim

Russ Kilmer

October 2, 2012

My condolences to Tim's wife and daughter and family.
Tim was an outstanding individual. I met Tim over forty years ago, in fact he hired me into the County's Fire Marshals Office. It was always a pleasure catching up with him. Very recently I had a long conversation with Tim at an IST event at the New Garden Flying Field. I am grateful to have had a chance to cross paths with Tim one last time.
My sympathy to his family...Tim will be missed and remembered by many.
Sincerely,
Russ Kilmer

Erin Soto

October 2, 2012

Melissa,

I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.

Nancy Rubinelli

October 2, 2012

Tim will bw missed by all that he touched in his short life.

Avagene Moore

October 2, 2012

Tim was a fine man and a good friend. He will be missed.

May God comfort you ...

Todd Dunkleberger

October 2, 2012

Melissa,

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May God comfort you at this time.

Stephen Foley

October 2, 2012

Tim will surely be missed by the emergency management community, where is operational and instructional skills were at the top! He was always ready to do more, and reached out to help others. Thoughts and prayers are with the Campbell family

Tom & Lisa Glass

October 2, 2012

Marti and Melissa;
Tim was a great man and guided me many times in my career. His leadership and vision are evident everyday in many of the emergency services that exist in Chester County, Pennsylvania and around the country today. God Bless you Tim!

Janet Robinson

October 2, 2012

Tim was a great man and a gave so much! He will be missed!

Doug Kahn

October 1, 2012

You will always be a friend and someone I'll always remember with a smile.

Allen Kniphfer

October 1, 2012

Love and Miss you my brother

Gerri Sollenberger

October 1, 2012

Campbell family and friends, often we don't realize the impact that one life can have on another. Tim did just that, dedicated to teaching incident management, making an impact on so many first responders and victims of emergencies and disasters. He will be missed and his contributions not forgotten. I am sure he is smiling as he is looking down at us.

Brian Usher

October 1, 2012

Dear Marti, Melissa, and Family,
Words do not express the sadness and shock upon learning of Tim's accident and passing. He was passionate, dedicated and committed to improving the world for the rest of us to live in. You will hear this many times in coming days and weeks, but Tim was always there for so many of us. He listened to our problems, he talked with us for solutions, and he offered his ideas and suggestions.
His passing leaves a void in the world of Emergency Management which can not be filled. Our thoughts and prayers continue with you during this difficult period. There is one brighter star in the heavens this week, watching and protecting you all.
God Speed Tim, and God Bless you all.

Kevin J Molloy

October 1, 2012

Love ya my friend

Michael Robinson

October 1, 2012

My sincere condolences on your loss. Tim was a leader, an innovator and a mentor to many. His contributions to the field of emergency management are a legacy in their own rite! His loss will certainly create a void in the EMI/NFA communities. May he rest in Peace.
Michael W. Robinson,

Tracy Orndorff

October 1, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Please know your family have been in my thoughts and prayers.

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