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Timothy Derr Gary Timothy Derr, age 30, of Gary, Indiana died late Friday evening, March 19, 2004 after a tragic automobile accident in Merrillville, Indiana. Mr. Derr was born on November 6, 1973 in Gary, Indiana to Phillip R. and Norma J. (Waters) Derr. He leaves behind his loving daughter, Alicia K. Derr of Merrillville, Indiana and his parents, Phillip and Norma Derr of Gary, Indiana. Also surviving is his sister, Kimberly A. Derr of Gary, Indiana and his two brothers, Rick and Randy Derr both of whom are of Gary, Indiana. He will be missed by his former wife, Katherine (Skaggs) Derr of Merrillville, Indiana. Mr. Derr was employed as a general foreman with Stanrail Corporation for ten years. He was an active member of the Izaak Walton League Griffith Chapter. He was also a self taught Guitarist. Funeral services will be offered in celebration of the life of Timothy Derr on Friday, March 26, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ridgelawn Funeral Home Chapel, 4201 West Ridge Road (219-980-5555 with the Reverend Ronald D. Cooper officiating. Interment services will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, Indiana. The family will receive guests on Thursday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made on behalf of Mr. Derr to the donor's choice. Tim will be deeply missed by his loving and devoted family and many friends. MAY GOD GRANT HIM ETERANAL REST
Published by The Times on Mar. 23, 2004.

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CANDY WATERS

April 2, 2004

i love all of you and may god bless alicia and all

love ya,

candy

Laura Parkhurst

March 25, 2004

Tim will always be loved and missed by so many. His jokes and many laughs will remain in all our hearts! Alicia was blessed to have such a loving father. We will all keep his spirit alive as he would want us to for her. His giving nature will be remembered by all. His family's love and strength will keep his memory strong! God Bless Phil, Norma, Ricky, Randy, Kim,Tim, Alicia & all! Peace Tim.

CANDY WATERS

March 25, 2004

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AUNT NORMA. I LOVE YOU ALL AND AM SADENED BY THIS. I DIDN'T KNOW HIM WELL, BUT I DIDN'T HAVE TO BECAUSE HE IS FAMILY. LOVE YOU ALL.

LOVE CANDY

Shay Troxell

March 24, 2004

God bless the family at this time of loss. I knew him through my daughter Krystal, and always heard what a great nice caring person and father he was. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Belinda Shinkle

March 24, 2004

My thoughts and prayers will always be with you and your family. Everytime I seen Tim he always put a smile on my face and was always so nice. He will be missed by alot of people who knew him. My condolences goes out to his family and loved ones.

Krystal Marek

March 24, 2004

Tim will be missed by so many people. He was an excellent person, father, and friend. Were going to miss him so much. Things just won't be the same without him. He will never be forgotten for he was such a wonderful person to have as a friend. May God bless him and his family. My deepest sympathy.

Paula Stamper /Thomas

March 23, 2004

Uncle Phil & Aunt Norma,

I am so sorry to hear of this tragic news .

All our prayers are for you now .

Love ,

Paula

John Green

March 23, 2004

My prayers are with the Derr family. Although not here in person, I'm sure he remains in spirit.

Pam Condron

March 23, 2004

Tim you have touched our lives in many different ways. Beginning as a little boy who followed his sister Kim around to the young man that chased his daughter Alicia around the front yard down the street. We will miss the wave "HI" from the front yard and the smile that always came along with the wave --to hearing the music you were jamming too as you drove down the street. Our prayers, and love and sympathy to your dear daughter Alicia and to you Phil,Norma,Ricky,Randy and Kim.

Mariah Johnson

March 23, 2004

My condolences go out to all of you. You are in my prayers and god bless you.

KRISTY CONNERS

March 23, 2004

The time I did know tim he was a loving,caring, and kind person who immediately lit up the room and made you smile when he was around. He loved his daughter so much and he was a wonderful father. My condolonces for the family.

Lyn English

March 23, 2004

Tim was an amazing person and a true asset to Stanrail and all who knew him. He will be deeply missed. My heartfelt sympathy to his entire family.

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