Timothy Hahnlen

1956 - 2024

Timothy Lee Hahnlen died on October 10, 2024 in Tumwater, Washington due to ALS. Tim was born on September 18, 1956 in Seattle, Washington. He returned to Washington with his wife Roberta in 2008 after retiring with the State of Alaska. During his retirement he co-founded and was chief of a volunteer fire department in Evans, Washington before moving to western Washington to be closer to family. Tim was a kind and gentle soul and a devoted husband and father. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed gardening, carpentry, and spending time with his family and friends. Tim is survived by his wife Roberta Hahnlen and sons Jeff and Chris; father Gerald Hahnlen and stepmother JoAnn Hahnlen; brother Bruce Hahnlen and sister-in-law Donna Hahnlen; sister Shelli Nixon and brother-in-law Jason Nixon; nieces Jessica, Jillian, Maille and Brynna. Tim was preceded in death by his mother Janet Kleyn and stepfather John Kleyn. Donations in Tim's name can be made to the ALS Foundation.