Timothy Dryden

Timothy Dryden obituary, Springfield, MO

Timothy Dryden

Timothy Dryden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Walnut Lawn Funeral Home - Springfield on Sep. 22, 2023.

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Timothy Blair Dryden, age 40, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away at home on September 21, 2023. Tim was born in Kirksville, Missouri, to Jeffrey and Marcia (Adkison) Dryden on May 20, 1983.
Tim attended West Plains High School and Missouri State University. He worked as a retail specialist for Bass Pro Base Camp. He was part of the Bass Pro team for 17 years.
Tim married Courtney (Broser) Dryden in 2017. Together they had two children, Blair Hayden and Killian Jack.
Tim's grandparents, John W. Dryden and Pearl Dryden preceded him in death.
Tim is survived by his wife, Courtney; children, Blair and Killian; parents, Jeffrey and Marcia; grandparents, Hayden and Phyllis Adkison; brothers, Kyle (Minh-Ha) and Nick (Emily); and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
He enjoyed hunting, snowboarding, water skiing, and everything outdoors. His greatest love was his children.
Tim was loyal, strong-willed, and quick-witted. He had an unmatched sense of humor and loved deeply with his enormous heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him.
The Celebration of Life will be held on October 1, 2023 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the White River Conference Center (Sportsman's Lodge). 600 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65807.
In lieu of flowers, please bring your memories to share for his children.
Care has been entrusted to Walnut Lawn Funeral Home DeGraffenreid-Wood Crematory.
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Mary Schrag

September 25, 2023

Dear Marcia, Jeff and families,
The sorrow that we feel for your loss of Tim can not be articulated.
Kim was a wonderful man, husband, father, son, and brother.
His valiant fight and smiled was inspirational for many.
We will pray for your comfort during this time and please let us know if there’s anything we can do to assist you.
Mary and Jeff Schrag

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