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Canaan Timberlake Obituary
Previously published in The Courier-Journal
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for Canaan Timberlake
Sponsored by Cindi, Shawn, Chase, Angie, and Nichole.
Nichole Smith
September 24, 2020
Its hard to believe 17years have passed since you left us here on earth. I still hold the memories and the great times we had. You were not only a great friend but someone I loved dearly. I have been blessed to continue my relationship with your family. You are thought of often.
Cindi Zollman
February 24, 2009
Happy Birthday
It's really hard to believe that you would actually be 26 this year. Wish you could be here to celebrate with us, even though I know you are in a better place.
We miss you with all our Hearts and will never stop missing you. It gets a little easier every day but I never stop thinking of you and usually have to have a lttle cry every few days or so.
Just went to a Hotel with Chase, Angie and Ashton Joy. Wish you could have seen her. She loved sliding down the Water Slide. She's a little Daredevil just like her Uncle Canaan! She reminds me more of you every day, always smiling and making people laugh. Wish she could have known you.
Love and miss you,
MOM
Cindi Schneider-Zollman
January 4, 2008
Canaan,
Hi Babe,
Sorry it's been so long, but a lot has happened this year. First, Granny Pat & the Ol' Geezer moved home from Florida in February. Shawn & Steve went down & moved them home. Kitty Duses died this Spring. She was 19.
You are now an Uncle. Her name is Ashton Joy, after Granny Joy. She would have been crazy about her. She was born June 17th, on Father's Day. She already has Chase wrapped around her little finger! She looks a lot like Chase and with Angie's big Eyes.
In November, Papaw passed away. He was 83 and lived a really good Life. Tell him Hi if you see him.
Just finished Christmas, enjoyed being with Family but always miss not having you and your big Smile.
Miss you with all my Heart and Soul.
Mom
Nichole Smith
December 26, 2007
Canaan,
Another year has gone by. You are still in everyones thoughts. How could anyone forget you. You were loved by all. Just wanted to say Happy Holidays and it must be a big party in heaven on Christmas. I miss you and will see you again someday. When the time comes, meet me @ the gates. Much love for ya!
Love,
Nichole
shara timberlake
December 24, 2007
we all still luv u and think of u all the time...
Rickie & Brittanie Sillings
December 23, 2007
K-9
Hey, we just wanted to let you know that you are still loved and missed everyday by everybody!!Nichole and I pass your cross everyday, we're just waiting for that day for you to be standing there with that BIG smile, waving!
Nic misses you so much.
Your still in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Rick and Britt
Nichole
July 25, 2007
Hey Buddy,
What's up? I know you probably don't see these, but it makes me feel like I am really talking to you or telling you something. I got a new job and I pass by your cross everyday. It still looks nice. I think your gran and pap keep it mowed. I stopped by the other day. I hope to see your angel when I drive by one day. It would be nice just to say hi how have you been. I am still close with your family and I hope I will always remain that way. Your mom is like my mom. I love them all, just wish you could be around. Well talk to ya next time.
Love, Nichole
Nichole Smith
March 8, 2007
Hey Canaan,
I was on the computer and thinking about you again today. You just had a birthday, so Happy B-day. Everyone still misses your little crazy butt. This gets more weird every time I write. My heart aches and I tear up everytime I think of you. I always wondered what would have ever happened between us. I always wonder if we would have gotten married or what. Well the love is still there and I still have all the wonderful memories stored your part of my heart. Well I will talk at ya later.
Love,
Nichole
Cindi Schneider-Zollman
March 2, 2007
Canaan,
Hey babe, it's Mom. I know you haven't heard from me for a long time. That doesn't mean I've forgotten you. Not a day goes by that you aren't on my mind and in my Heart. It's Valentine's Day and my Heart feels so empty, wishing I could once again hold and hug my Baby Boy. February is always a hard month for me, as is September, because you are not here. Your Birthday continues to come but you are not here to celebrate it. So, Happy 24th Birthday on the 22nd. Wish you were here!
Shawn is in Florida to bring Granny Pat & the Old Geezer home. They are moving back home and we are so excited to have them come home.
Chase and Angie are doing good. They are always pretty busy so I don't get to see them much. I do drop by and see Chase at work every couple of weeks. They found out in October that they are Expecting, so I guess in the end of June, you will be an Uncle. We think the Baby may be a Girl but not for sure yet. Everyone is really excited for the little Baby to get here.
Papaw is doing fine. He fell this summer and broke his Hip . He still has problems but gets around o.k. Tell Gran he misses her, we all miss and Love her. Hope you're watching out for her.
Guess I'll close now. Just remember how much you are Loved and how much we miss that big Smile. I think of it every day.
All my Love
Always and Forever
MOM
Nichole
December 7, 2006
Hey Canaan,
you are still missed and loved always. Even though I am married and love my husband, you were my first love and nothing will change that. Happy Holidays!
Shara Timberlake
November 19, 2006
You are still so loved & so missed! My Cousin!
Aubrey Frakes
October 27, 2006
Hey, i was just thinking about ya Caney.. I love you and miss you very much <3 Aubrey Claire*
Nichole
April 17, 2006
Hey Canaan,
It's me again. Just thinking about you like everyday. I told you, you would never be forgotten. I still picture that big smile and feel those warm hugs. Love you!
Cindi Schneider-Zollman
December 21, 2005
Canaan,
I know it's been a long time since I've written but you are always on my mind and in my Heart 24/7. I thought maybe by now it would get easier not being able to see you and hold you, but I've finally decided that's never going to happen. I miss you even more as each day passes.
Enough of that! Shawn & I are doing fine. We lost Duke in June. He got sick and we had to put him to sleep. We've now gotten a new Puppy. He's a Canaan Dog, bred in Israel and his name is Kanani. (Kane for short). We had him flown in from Georgia and he's already spoiled rotten. You would love him!
Chase and Angie are doing good and are currently working on having a Family. Hopefully it won't take them too long. I know they're excited to get started.
Papaw's doing good, stays busy with Ballgames.
Granny Pat and "the old Geezer" are good too and will be up soon for Christmas. Can't wait, it's nice having them around.
Your Dad's doing pretty good now and has been helping Chase on his House.
I have a little bad news---Brett was in a serious accident the night before Thanksgiving and the two Boys with him were killed. Brett was critical for awhile but he seems to be doing better.He's going to be okay but will need a lot of Therapy. Chase has been to the Hospital several times. He says Brett is beginning to know what's going on and I'm sure in time he will be good as new.
Well, I guess I'll close for now, but want you to know just how much you are loved and missed by everyone.
Merry Christmas
& Love Forever
MOM
Aubrey Frakes
November 29, 2005
Caney,
..Well, it feels like it has been forever since i have seen or heard from you... and so much has changed around me that i wish i could talk to you about.... but i promise you that there isnt one day that goes by that i dont think of you or talk to you, and i only wish that i could hear you talk back, I WOULD LOVE THAT CANEY....
o my goodness, can you believe that i am finally a freshmen, and i actaully took a good school picture this year-lol- do u remember that one picture u had of me when i was in elementary school...gosh that was a HORRIBLE picture-lol- but u put it in your wallet anyway..HaHa
well...i talked to your dad today, and i guess you kno about the wreck.. it has been real rough the past few days... but we r all pullin for Brett and hopin that he can make it through this...
well Caney, i guess im gonna get offa here... just kno that i am sending you my love, just as i do everyday...and i cant wait to see you!!
your loving cousin,
Aubrey claire*
Ladonna mccoy
September 8, 2005
he sweetie it's me again i was thinkin about you so i decided to write once more i had a baby girl oct 25 2004 i named her josie mae schaffer tell dustin i send my love as well..you two are my rodies i'll see you when i get there...with much love always..........
Nichole
August 2, 2005
Canaan,
Hello, it's me again. Just wanted to let you know that I still haven't forgotten you. I still miss you more than ever. Also, I just had a little baby boy. He is so cute. Well still can't wait til we meet again. love and miss you!
Nichole Rhoads
January 6, 2005
Canaan,
Time has passed and still not a day goes by that I can't get you off my mind. I miss you so much and would do anything in the world to be able to hold and hug you one more time. I had never been so happy in life until I found you and I have not felt that happiness since you have been gone. I don't know if I will ever feel that again. I felt like you were my soul mate and it hurts so bad knowing I won't see you again until it is my time to go. My Nan just passed away on my birthday, so tell her I said hi, and I miss her too. Baby, please come see me some how some way. Things are just not the same without you around. I go to see your family and kills me that your not around. It brings a feeling across to me that I can't even explain. I just expect to see you walk in any time and I get disappointed by the time I leave. I miss you babe! You will always be in my heart no matter what.
I love you always and forever.
Love,
Nichole
Cindi Schneider-Zollman
December 28, 2004
Dearest Canaan,
It's Christmas again, the second one without you. The excitement just isn't there anymore. I guess it never will be, without you. I try to be as strong as I can for Chase and the rest of the Family but I miss your big smile. I miss seeing you open your presents, all excited and happy. I would give anything and everything if I could just see that smile one more time, if I could just hold you in my arms one more time. My Heart can never be repaired from the loss of you. Every day is hard, but the Holidays are the worst. Even Thanksgiving is hard because I know that was your favorite with all the Food and all the Sweets. Rita says she cries everytime she bakes, thinking of you. You'll always be missed and loved by a lot of people, but never as much as you are missed by me.
All my Love,
MOM
We will never forget your wonderful smile.
Chase & Angie Timberlake
September 29, 2004
It has now been a year that you have been gone from us. There isn't a moment that goes by that we don't think of you or something happens that reminds us of you. We know you are watching over us, so you know that we miss and love you greatly.
Attache d is a picture of you for everyone to remember your wonderful smile.
Love always,
Your brother & sister
Nichole Rhoads
September 22, 2004
Hi Babe,
I was just thinking about you like I do everyday and everynight. You are always in my thoughts and I always talk to you hoping you can hear me and that you will talk back. I can't believe it has been a year. It is still so crazy to me. I don't think It will ever feel right though. Nobody will ever be able to replace the love I had and still have for you. I am trying to move on, but it is not working completely. I just can't get that feeling for anyone even though we were broke up for a couple months before we lost you. There is something so special about you. Well I just wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten about you and I can't wait to see you again! I love you and you will always have a special place in my heart. AlWAYS!!
Cindi Schneider-Zollman
September 20, 2004
Dearest Canaan,
It's been almost a year since I've seen your smiling face. You'll never know how much I miss you. My Heart aches for you every minute of every day. I thought it might get easier as time went by, but it doesn't. You're my Baby and I'll never, ever, get over losing you. All I have now are the Pictures and Memories of our short time together. This is all I have to cherish until we meet again and I can hold you in my arms, as I long to do.
Please know that you are loved and missed by many. Nichole is doing good. She has started her Management Training and is also going to IUS. Chase & Angie are doing good too and I think they plan to make you an Uncle in about 18 months. Hope it's a Boy . He'll be named after you. Papaw is doing good & Granny Pat & the ol' Geezer have been up to visit. Shawn says Hi and that he misses you. I'm so glad you guys had a good visit together that last night.
Guess I'd better get off of here. Just remember my Heart is with you always and forever.
My undying Love,
Mom
P.S. Hope you are taking care of Granny Joy. Tell her Hi and we miss her.
Alanna Beauchamp
September 2, 2004
Hey Canaan
Its Alanna just wanted to say Hi to you, Nichole and you mother. As you know July 31 we lost Corda a great friend and cousin. You are both together again. I hope you and Corda are taking care of each other up there. As you did on earth. I miss him alot can you tell him that for me. You know we had our differences, but work them out. If you could do me a favor If you will watch over Corda and the rest of my family up there, I will take care of your girls (Nichole and Cindi) and your family, as you know tues aug 31 Dottie Corda grandma and my aunt joined you both in the great world above. That is just one more thing to have to take in. Nichole and your mother miss you a lot, Along side of your family and friends. Canaan with everything you were a great guy and good friend.
Talk to you soon
Love Alanna
Nichole and Cindi I love you
Keep in touch
Angie Timberlake
July 6, 2004
The family of Canaan would like to invite everyone to a benefit dance we are having for the Canaan Dale Timberlake Electrical Apprenticeship Scholarship. It is at the Nevin Building in Corydon (off of Quarry Road) on Saturday, July 11 from 9pm-1am. Admission is $15 per person at the door or $10 in advance. There will be a silent auction and the King Codd Band on stage. Please e-mail me with any questions. We all hope to see you there!
Granny Pat
June 15, 2004
Canaan, We will always miss you and have happy memories of our time together. When I see a bright star in the sky I know it is you shining down and watching over your Mom & your Family.
April 4, 2004
(CRASH SITE)
2-22-83 9-29-03
WE LOVE YOU BABE!!!
Nichole
April 4, 2004
Hey baby,
It's me! I wanted to tell you Happy Easter. Miss Ya! lots of kisses and hugs!
Love, Nichole
Canaan and Nichole (Senior Prom)
February 23, 2004
Nichole Rhoads
February 2, 2004
Hey babe,
I just wanted to tell you I love you and I still miss you more than anything. I also wanted to tell you Happy Valentine's Day! xoxoxoxox Can't wait to see ya again!
Mom
December 24, 2003
Dec. 22, 2003
My Dearest Canaan,
No one could ever imagine how hard this has all been for me. Losing a child, losing you, is the ultimate of all losses. My Heart aches for you every day, every night, every minute of my life. Everything I do, or hear, or see, reminds me of you and how much I miss you. I miss that big smile, your big Heart, and your funny sense of humor. Most of all, just being able to hug you.
The Holiday season is here and it's just not the same. It will never be the same without you here. We all go on but it will never be the same.
The only comfort I have in all this is knowing that all your struggles in life are over and that the place you are in is so much better than the place you left.
Just know this, Baby....I'll never stop missing you and I'll never stop loving you.
All my Love Forever,
Nichole Rhoads
November 30, 2003
Hey Canaan,
I just wanted to wish you happy holidays. I miss you!!
Love, Nichole
Nichole Rhoads
November 3, 2003
Hey babe I was just thinking about you like everyday. Missing you more and more. I still cannot accept the fact your gone. Please come see me. Our Anniversary is next week. I love you babe. XOXO
Brian Gettelfinger
October 28, 2003
Canaan We miss you so much. You were that big brother to Aaron. You were like a son to us. The smile that you always had on your face we will never forget. When Rita bakes she always think of you. When our time on earth is done we will see you again in heaven. Love Brian Rita and Aaron
Granny Pat
October 26, 2003
Canaan,
We all miss you so much and hope time will ease our grieving. We know the Angels in Heaven are enjoying the smile we miss so much.
Granny Pat & the old Geezer
Bob Hollabaugh
October 15, 2003
Just want to offer our heart felt prayers on the loss of your son. Did not know him, but we know you,Shaun,Roger and PJ.Hoping you find some peace in your heart. As parents you got the one phone call we all dread.
Bob & Erika Hollabaugh
Nichole Rhoads
October 14, 2003
Canaan,
Babe, I can't even began to explain the pain of your loss. It hurts so bad knowing I will not ever hug, kiss, or share moments with you anymore. My room is fully surrounded of our memories together. I cannot do anything but sit and mourn everynight hoping I will see you any minute. I wait for your phone calls or your appearance. In my eyes we were one and so not only have I lost you but I have also lost a big part of my heart. It hurts so bad. I don't know what to do. I lay in bed at night so lonely and cold. I just try to think of happy thoughts knowing you are in good hands with god and your gran Joy. I can't wait til the day I see you again sweetie. They 4years we had together were so special and will never be forgotten. You will always hold a big special place in my heart babe. Your my sweet little angel above. I love you and miss you more than anything. XOXOXOX!!
Johnnie Reas
October 4, 2003
Caanan we will all miss you but will see you on the other side
Jessie
October 2, 2003
I had only been around Canaan a couple of times he was a really funny nice guy. My prayers are with you.
norman lee
October 2, 2003
canaan buddy you are still in my thought and prayers and i will remember you in my heart all the time . it was just like yesterday when we graduated from school and i know as well as you do that you would do anything for anybody. you will be missed by everyone who graduated and went to school with you. i remeber when i first met you in the middle school when i started in the seventh grade with you buddy
see ya norman
you will always be thought of.
canaan i'm dedicating our high school reunion to you buddy.
peace out canaan timberlake
NORTH HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF
2001
SEE YA SOON CANAAN
October 1, 2003
Our prayers are with you and your family. May you seek God's comfort in your time of sorrow. He is waiting with open arms for you to reach out to Him.
Jessi Seitz
October 1, 2003
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. Canaan was a very special guy, and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Bill & Jennifer Crews
October 1, 2003
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be greatly missed. God be with you during this hard time.
Bill & Jennifer Crews
October 1, 2003
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be greatly missed. God be with you.
SHIRLEY FESSEL
October 1, 2003
It seems like only yesterday Kyle & Canaan were outside messing around.. Vacations, holidays - You were a part of our family. We,will miss you more than words can ever express. You're a good kid and we will always love you. Gone but never forgotten.
Cindi, Chase, Shawn you are in our thoughts and always in our prayers.
Love,
Shirley,Ky le, Scott & Dawn Fessel
October 1, 2003
You were always such a bright star, and though it hurts to know that you aren't here, we will always be able to look at you up in the heavens. We will miss you so much Canaan, you are loved by so many! Keep shining.
Miranda, Brooke, Jessica, BJ & Ann Whittaker
October 1, 2003
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time.
Bryan Sizemore
October 1, 2003
We miss ya already buddy. You were a great person and will be greatly missed by many. Until we meet again, RIP, and may God be with you.
NHHS 2001
Nathan, Daniel and Jeremy Schultz
September 30, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, Canaan was such a talented yough man, our family enjoyed the few years of football they played with him at North Harrison. We know he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Bruce & Jeanie McBride
September 30, 2003
We are so sorry for your loss. Pleae accept our sympathy and know that our prayers are with you and your family.
norman lee
September 30, 2003
we miss you canaan buddy.
you will be missed
Tara Sherrard
September 30, 2003
I completely understand what the family is going through, I have recently lost a love one too.
LaDonna McCoy
September 30, 2003
YOU WERE A SPECIAL PERSON....YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..
FRIENDS FOREVER
LADONNA
Michelle English
September 30, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.
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