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Timothy McMahon Obituary
McMahon died peacefully on June 24, 2012 after a heroic battle with cancer. He was born on March 21, 1943 in Rochester, NY and grew up in Victor, NY.
Tim received his B.S. degree at Niagara University, his M.B.A at Bowling Green University and his D.B.A. at the University of Kentucky in 1972. He taught in the University of Houston Department of Management for forty years and served as Department Chairman from 1978 through 1985.
Tim was the UH representative at the Madrid Business School from 1989 until1992. He also was a visiting professor at the American Graduate School of International Management in Guadalajara, Mexico from 1988 until 2005. An inspiring teacher, Tim received over thirteen outstanding professor awards, five with the UH Executive MBA program. Anyone who knew him will miss his twinkling blue eyes, his loving arms and his great exuberance for life. He never met a stranger and to the end believed that life is good. We who miss him most are his wife Susanna, his daughter Kelly Hall and her husband Alan and his beloved grandson Bradley, his stepdaughter Jennifer Boone and her son Benjamin, his stepdaughter Catherine Watson and her husband Greg and their children Claire, William and Gardner, his sister Mary Robbins and her husband Marv, and their children Julie , Jennifer and Brian and his brother Tom McMahon and his wife Bonnie and their children Chuck, Amy and Betsy.
A Memorial Service will be held at the University of Houston Chapel on August 25th at 4:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support scholarships at the UH Bauer College of Business, 334 Melcher Hall, Houston 77024-6021.
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MargaretJoe Olivarez
December 8, 2023
I fell in love with Tim's fun loving nature when I was his undergraduate student when he was just 24. He asked me if I would work to support him through graduate school and through his tenure process.......and, I did! It makes me smile to read your comments!
Joe Olivarez......Tim used to make fun of me for my belief in just 'being' Your comment warms my heart!
Dennis Adams......Tim and I used to meet in that same parking lot to hand off parenting duties when he was a young assistant professor. We changed Kelly's diaper under the tree.
Joe Olivarez
January 29, 2013
Tim taught me how to just "be". That was an important lesson. He is forever on my mind...
Chris Chew
October 11, 2012
Tim was a significant influence in the program and will be sorely missed. What a great professor and I will forever be grateful to have learned from him.
Gene Guidry
September 6, 2012
An amazing teacher and friend. Tim inspired our MBA class and provided the wisdom to "read the tea leaves" at work. My sympathy to his family.
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John Rohde
September 2, 2012
All I can say is that it was a pleasure to know Tim and to have been one of his students. He really made me think!
Scott Bowen
August 27, 2012
Tim is my favorite professor of all: undergrdad and grad school. We stayed in touch over the years, well past graduation, and he has been an inspiration to me in life. I will miss him, but he will always be with me and I am grateful for having the opportunity to know him. UH EMBA Class 19
Daniel Pickelner
August 24, 2012
You were a fantastic professor. You will be sorely missed.
Nagamani Vadlamani
August 23, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Elizabeth Gallimore
August 23, 2012
Tim was a fabulous professor and an even greater friend. He was a natural teacher, continually learning and growing. It was honor to have been his student. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Stephanie S
August 22, 2012
Tim was one of my favorite teachers in the Executive MBA program - he was a great storyteller as well as a great teacher. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Jeremy Warren
August 21, 2012
Tim was a great guy. I had the pleasure of working with Tim at Bauer and I had many great conversations with him over the last 5 years. He had a love for life and a philosophy that many of us take for granted. Tim was always checking to see how I was doing he would make a trip to my office just to say hi and make sure things were going ok. Tim offered up some great advice to me during a real rough time a few years ago and I am thankful for what he shared. I will miss my friend!
Dennis Adams
August 12, 2012
When I was a young faculty member worried about issues of tenure and publications, Tim caught me in the parking lot one night and asked, "how are you doing?" I began a lament about the trial and tribulations of an assistant prof. He stopped me, put his hand on my shoulder and said, "Dennis, no matter what. No matter what. Be happy. That's all you've really got." Those words meant a lot to me then and still ring true today. Not long before he passed away, I saw him in that same parking lot and reminded him of that conversation. I asked him if he was happy. He said, "Yeah, I am." He'll be missed.
Laura Munos
August 8, 2012
I had the honor to be one of Tim's students about 10 years ago at U of H. He made the Executive MBA program fun and there was never a dull moment in the all day weekend class! He made a huge impact on many students. Deepest condolences to his family.
Roger Higgins
August 7, 2012
I was deeply saddened to hear of Tim's passing. My heartfelt condolences to Susanna and her family.
Janet Carbonari
August 7, 2012
I had the pleasure of knowing Tim only a few years. His daughter Kelly will carry on his sparkle and enthusism of life with her beautiful spirit.
Carol Cox
August 7, 2012
I've had the pleasure of knowing Tim for 20 years here at The Spires. What a wonderful, kind person he was. I do miss him. May the Lord be with his family during this difficult time.
Ken Rediker
August 6, 2012
Tim was a wonderful colleague and friend. His joy for life and his passion for teaching leaders positively influenced many, many people. I will miss him.
Rob Copenhaver
August 6, 2012
I am thankful to have had the pleasure of being one of his students. A truely remarkable instructor and character. Thanks Tim!
Nicole Broyles
August 6, 2012
Dr. McMahon was one of those professors you never forget. He had a passion for teaching and for life. I remember him with great fondness.
To his family, please accept my condolences for the too early loss of such a talented, kind, and wonderful man.
Chris McManaman
August 6, 2012
He was so entertaining and passionate as a lecturer that he kept us awake for 3 hours on a Thursday evening in the EMBA class. It is a loss for future students. He was a brilliant lecturer.
Mat Castaneda
August 6, 2012
Dr. McMahon (Tim) was wonderful person and teacher. His cheerful outlook and amuzing stories were always the highlights of his classes. My condolences to the McMahon family and the countless many who had the good fortune to cross his path. May he rest in peace.
Joni Herman
August 6, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Tims passing. He was a really good guy and a good friend to me.
Kyle McMullen
August 4, 2012
Tim and I have had a continuing friendship since we both taught at Marshall Univ. in the 1960's. His last email came while he had both an eating and breathing tube inserted. He told me how happy he was that I was recovering from lung cancer..always thinking of others first. What a "free spirit"! Ava and I will really miss him!
Russell Curtis
August 1, 2012
Tim was a solid, intelligent and enthusiastic supporter of the University of Houston for many years. We served together on the UH Athletic Advisory Committee. He was a man who always displayed a keen interest and focused attention. I am stunned by his passing.
Julio Peixoto
July 31, 2012
Sad news... Tim and I developed a deep friendship when we shared two wonderful years in Madrid (along with Susanna, Raquel, and Magdalena). Funny, sometimes wild, always great friend. He is not gone; he will live forever in our memories.
Paula O'Neill-Weedon
July 31, 2012
I was saddened to read of Tim's passing and will always remember him as a dynamic and engaged person who loved his family dearly. Condolences to his family who will miss him greatly.
Mary Gould
July 30, 2012
Tim was such a great guy! When he found out my uncle was a jockey at Finger Lakes Race Track in upstate New York, he asked for his name. When I told him my uncle was Rudy Rincon, Tim said: "Rudy!?!? I bet on Rudy many times!" Tim never failed to ask about my uncle after that. Your exuberance and good will towards all will be sorely missed, Tim.
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