Dr. Timothy Lee Kirkpatrick

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Timothy Kirkpatrick Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Dr. Timothy Lee Kirkpatrick
Start: 2020-04-18T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-04-18T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Midtown at Reston Town Center

Dr. Timothy Lee Kirkpatrick

The brightest comet has burned out. Dr. Timothy Lee Kirkpatrick's fire ceased burning on Thanksgiving evening. He was the best at everything he loved: sailing, skiing, racquetball, humor, practical jokes, dentistry, friendship,and his role as a son, brother, father and husband. Dr. Kirkpatrick loved his patients; they and his staff adored him. He was a leader. Because of Tim's integrity, determanation and loving nature, his wife found it an honor to be his soulmate and helpmate as he faced Parkinson's Disease with dignity.

Dr. Kirkpatrick practiced dentistry in Reston, VA for nearly 40 years before moving to Kailua, HI, for 8 years. He and his wife recently moved to Greer, SC, closer to family and friends during the late stages of PD.

Tim was reared in Salinas, CA. He graduated from North Salinas High in 1963. "Tornado Tim" was a football and track star. A graduate of San Jose State U in 1968, Tim finished Dentistry School at the top of his class at Georgetown U in 1973. Tim is survived by his wife of 22 years, Nancy; sons Shaen Kirkpatrick of Pine Hurst, NC; Davis Diley of Delray Beach FL; Kai Kirkpatrick of Kailua, HI; Brett Garcia of Bakersfield, CA, brother Melvin Kirkpatrick of Yerington, NV; and grandson Cole of Chapel Hill, NC. Tim was predeceased by his parents, Douglas Melvin Kirkpatrick and Georgiana Packard Kirkpatrick of Salinas, CA.

Tim was baptized in Lanikai Beach, Kailua, HI in May, 2012. As Timothy Lee Kirkpatrick met his Maker he surley heard, "Job well done. Welcome home Son."

April 20, 1945 - November 28, 2019

Dr. Kirkpatrick's celebration of life party will be held on April 18, 2020 at Midtown at Reston Town Center, 11990 Market St. from 12 PM until 4 PM. Please RSVP to his former dental office 703-318-8200

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Published by The Salinas Californian from Dec. 18 to Dec. 21, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Timothy Kirkpatrick

8 Entries

Robert Mangione

June 17, 2025

I was a patient of Tim´s. He made me feel confident and assured that I was with the right doctor who had my best interest at heart!! You were a gift!!!

Liz and Sam McDowell

June 20, 2023

I first went to Tim at the age of 17, right after he opened his practice near Lake Anne in Reston. I feel like I grew up with him, as I continued to see him, along with the rest of my family, until he retired to Hawaii. He was simply the best. His skills were top notch, and he had an awesome sense of humor that was much appreciated. While we are saddened to hear of his passing, we want the family to know what a positive impact he had on us. Rest in peace.

Paul Lenk

October 25, 2020

Something prompted me to Google Dr. Kirkpatrick today. My condolences to Nancy & family. I am sorry to have missed his Celebration of Life.

I started seeing Tim as a patient in 1982 at age 19 after a referral and continued to see him even after moving to Maryland in 1997 and up until his retirement.

He and his staff (e.g. Midge) always made me feel welcome like family or an old college buddy.

He was always cheerful and had a good sense of humor.

He also did excellent work. The first thing my new (Maryland) dentist noted was the excellent craftsmanship of my prior dental work.

Blessings & peace to all.

Michele Sendow

March 13, 2020

I became Tim's patient just after he went into private practice. Soon after my mother also became his patient. He was our dentist forever. My mother and I loved him. He was an excellent dentist and a wonderful human being. His patients were #1. He truly care about his patients. He was a saint and will never be forgotten. I will always miss him.

Peter Hart

January 12, 2020

Tim has been on heart for months. Somehow I knew he wasnt well. This morning I searched again for him on the web. My heart is grieved to learn of his passing.
Tim was there for me 17 years ago when I was going through some very difficult times and gave me very wise and honest advice.
Tim truly had a heart of gold and I loved him with a deep admiration. Tim gave to me more than I ever gave him.
God Bless you Tim, you were my true friend in whom I deeply trusted and loved.

Nancy Kirkpatrick

January 3, 2020

Miss you my wonderfulhusband. I will love you always.

Kathy von Soosten GOTSCHALL

December 26, 2019

The entire class of North Salinas High School class of 1963 extends sympathies and condolences to Nancy and family. We know that Tim is enjoying his "new life" and we are grateful that he was able to attend our 50th Reunion. He will be remembered always as a happy, kind, stand out guy with a great sense of humor. Blessings to Tim, his friends and family for we all have so many wonderful memories of Tim.
Fly high, Tim, and enjoy those "new" wings. We send you
our very best. NSHS '63 CLASS

John Caleca

December 20, 2019

Tim and I went to both North Salinas High and San Jose State. While at State Tim wanted me to become a member of his fraternity but it wasn't meant to be. I can still remember the first small house Tim and his wife lived in on 9th Street. We both shared a mutual friendship with Professor Henry Murphy, a top notch teacher of histology, anatomy, and physiology. After time graduated and went to Dental School we lost contact but I STILL have memories of him strolling down the halls of NSHS with all those Track Medals hanging from his letterman sweater. I lost a good friend in Tim's passing and hope he is resting in peace!

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