Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Timothy Gaughan Obituary
January 18, 1943-April 19, 2020
Tim passed away on April 19, 2020 in Napa from pneumonia. Tim grew up in Long Beach, CA with his brother Dennis and parents Edward and Donna Gauhan. Tim received his Masters Degree from San Jose State and his PhD in Latin American Politics from Rice University. After teaching Comparative Politics at Arizona State he returned to the bay area to re-create himself as a leading market research analyst in Silicon Valley. Tim moved to San Francisco in 1988 to explore his love of sailing on his boat the Spirit of Galway and was a member of South Beach Yacht Club. Tim married Debbie in 1989 and enjoyed baseball, jazz, travel and making new friends together. Tim and Debbie moved to Napa in 1999 to start a new life enjoying wine, history and culture. He was a research volunteer for the Napa Historical Society which inspired him to write a book "From Wilderness to Wine Country" published in 2009. Tim is survived by his wife Debbie, beloved dogs Gaby and Bosco, brother Dennis and sister-in-law Kathy, nephew Tim and niece Molly. A celebration in his honor will be held at a future date.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Timothy Gaughan
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Timothy Gaughan's name
Memorial Events
for Timothy Gaughan
How to support Timothy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Timothy Gaughan's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
