Steven John Timmins

Steven John Timmins, 68, died at home with his family by his side on Sunday, the 18th of May. Visitation will take place on Friday, May 23 from 5-7 p.m. at Iles Dunn's Funeral Home with a rosary beginning at 5 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 24, at St. Theresa Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Steve was born on August 3, 1956, to Joe and Carolyn (Flahive) Timmins. Born and raised in Des Moines, he grew up attending school at St. Theresa and Dowling before continuing his education at Drake University, where he achieved his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting and later his MBA at the University of Iowa. He met his wife, Sherry, soon after he began a fulfilling career in state government. After 26 years under the golden Capitol dome, he retired as a Senior Fiscal Analyst from the Iowa Department of Management in 2021. His array of interests was always vast and varied. Recently, he enjoyed taking classes at the Mercy College of Health Sciences, getting his standard poodle Murphy certified through the ARL's therapy pet program so they could visit hospitals and nursing homes, and being an assistant tutor with the English Language Learner (ELL) program at 8th & College Connections. Being of assistance was a vocation he held dear to his heart and dependably practiced across all parts of his life. He loved being outdoors and was a lifelong fisherman and motorcycle enthusiast. He especially relished time spent with family and friends, a great story, and a good cup of coffee.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Joe, and his nephew, Nicholas Ryan Wilson. He is survived by his devoted wife, Sherry; his children, Caitlin and Mitchell; his mother, Carolyn; brother, Mike (Anne); sister, Ann; and his three much-loved dogs: Murphy, Finn, and Daisy. His surviving family includes his adoring aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and the wonderful group of friends he's made and cherished across his lifetime.
Contributions may be made to Annunciation House, an organization that offers hospitality to migrants, immigrants, and refugees in El Paso, Texas.
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Arrangements by Iles Westover Chapel.
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