Timothy Joseph "Timmy TJ Tim" Day

Timothy Joseph "Timmy TJ Tim" Day obituary, Clive, IA

Timothy Joseph "Timmy TJ Tim" Day

Timothy Day Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Cremation Society of Iowa - Des Moines on May 15, 2025.

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Timothy "Timmy" "TJ" "Tim" Joseph Day of West Des Moines, Iowa died on May 8, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 1, 1948. At a very young age he was mischievous and remained that way throughout his life. Following graduation from East High School, he joined the Marines. He was a Vietnam Veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star with V Device and Purple Heart with Star.
He had a strong work ethic and family values. He regularly called his family to just say hi and talked with his childhood friend almost every day. He loved playing golf, watching it on TV, and would spend hours cleaning his clubs. He enjoyed collecting coins, telling jokes, watching westerns and nature documentaries. He loved his family the best way he knew how and enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren. He faithfully gave to many non-profit organizations, especially those helping Veterans and Indigenous Americans.
Tim is survived by his four children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, twin brother, and two wives.
Corporal Day is laid to rest at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa.

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Timothy Henry

June 25, 2025

I had the best time working with Tim at Meredith/Donnelley. It seemed we worked together in various areas and we teamed up as messed with everyone.
I feel bad I didn´t keep in touch but living in California I haven´t had time to keep up with Iowa contacts.
RIP Timmy!!!

Dennis Davis

May 22, 2025

This is a sad day for me. We grew up together he lived next door to East High Coach Savage and I lived almost directly behind Savage on Arthur Ave. Timmy was a year older and a year ahead of me at East. Good friend good people. His mother was a grand supporter of her son when Timmy went to Vietnam.
I salute you Timmy for all you gave. Thank you my friend,
Dennis Davis

John D. Herndon

May 17, 2025

So sorry for your loss, Tim grew up a couple blocks from where we lived on Milton Ave.There home on Royer we knew well, Tim´s Mother was a Den Leader and a buddy of mine had his scout get togethers there. We went to Elementary school together at Cattell, AmosHiatt, East High. Timmy& Tony Day you couldn´t say one´s name without saying the other ones in same sentence.being a Twin it was always Timmy and Tony Day. Timmy´s Mother was in Government Work and was on the Parole Board. I don´t know why I remember those things as a young boy but they stuck with us all these years.Early childhood we called them the Royer Gang. Later on in Life we played Pool down on E. 6th&Grand with them. My Brother-was a Marine same Time in Vietnam with Tim.(Kenny); From the Milton Gang;
Kenny ,John,(me) and Tom Herndon

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June 25, 2025

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