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for Timothy O'Leary
Kevin O'Leary
August 1, 2011
I was with Tim for only one day and evening last year and, unbelievably, that happened to be when he died. I will never "get over it". Now, he visits me on a regular basis in my dreams and, when I wake up, it hits me again that he is really gone. I'm sure he's doing the "fish dance" somewhere and making people laugh. Rest In Peace, Tim.
Brendan O'Leary
August 1, 2011
It has been almost a year since we lost our brother and I believe we are still in shock and grief-stricken. As I read through these condolences from a year ago my eyes filled with tears once again to think of our brother now gone. So many thoughts and memories fill my mind .... For now, I want to say to Tim, we will love you and miss you to the end of our days. I know your response would be "Don't you know Nutting?"
Maureen Diem
August 1, 2011
Tim,
It is the anniversary of your leaving us and joining all those on the other side. We miss you soooo much and we all still think of you as with us. I look at your picture and my heart jumps a beat. We know you are well and happy and that we will all be together again in a "blink of God's eye". See you then. With all my love.
Peter Dickson
July 24, 2011
Tim was a friend of mine at UMD. I once kept his convertible Mustang for a week or two. I am sorry to hear of his death. Condolence to family and other friends.
August 7, 2010
To the O'Leary Family,
I got to know TJ over the past few months working very closely with him at 3M. The last conversation I had with him, he talked in great depth about his life. He spoke of his love for his parents, his career at 3M, and of his Catholic faith. I was shocked and greatly saddened when I heard of his passing. However, I will be eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to have such a meaningful and indepth conversation with TJ. He will be greatly missed.
Debra McKenzie
3M Hutchinson, MN
Alyssa Stepan
August 6, 2010
Kathleen and O'Leary Family - I am so sorry and sad to hear the news about Tim. It has been such a long time since I have seen you, Kathleen, but it also feels like yesterday. When I look at Tim's picture now, I see the same smile as from when he was the 'little brother'. I can tell Tim had many friends and was loved by a lot of people which is what life is all about. We are praying for you and your family and wish you the best.
B J Johnson
August 6, 2010
To the O'Leary Family - My thoughts and prayers to all of you in this time of sadness. My special memories of Teej include listening to music at various venues, fishing at Lac Seul and attending Twins and Wild games. He was a lot of fun and I will always remember his smile.
Kristy Rockford
August 5, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Timothy from the Caribou Coffee shop. He would frequent our store and he was always fun to talk with. RIP Timothy.
August 5, 2010
To The O'Leary Family-I am so sorry for your loss. I am a neighbor across the parking lot. I did not know Tim well but did work with him some on our Association board. He was a real asset to the board.
Jean Timmermann
Annette Williams
August 5, 2010
Maureen & Kevin,
Thinking of you with sympathy
and hoping you find comfort
in the lifetime of special memories
of your brother.
August 5, 2010
O'Leary family, sorry to hear about your brother. My thought & prayers are with you all. Sandy Hodge
Jim Fetsch
August 5, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Gordy Lundholm, Cathy DePonty
August 5, 2010
O'Leary family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. We had the pleasure of meeting & becoming friends with Teej when we moved to & I worked with him on the Townhouse Association Board. His dedication & hard work was phenomenal. We wish we had been able to share more time with him & had known him longer. We will miss him greatly.
Jim Gabel
August 5, 2010
Tim's family,
I have many fond memories of my time spent with Tim, and always smile when I think of him.
Peace to you, Tim.
Mark Gjertson
August 5, 2010
O'Leary family,
I Worked with Tim when he was in Office Supplies Division a few years ago, he was very knowledgeable and enjoyed his work. So sorry to hear about your loss.
Mark Gjertson (retired 3Mer)
Mark Gjertson
August 5, 2010
O'Leary family,
I Worked with Tim when he was in Office Supplies division a few years ago, he was very knowledgeable and enjoyed his work. So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Regards,
Mark Gjertson retired 3Mer
Tom Hiti
August 5, 2010
Kevin,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother My condolences to you and your family.
Sheila Bailey
August 4, 2010
Maureen, Kevin, Kathleen and Brendan,
We are so very sorry to hear about Tim. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult and very painful time.
Sheila and Chuck Bailey
August 4, 2010
Dear O'Leary family, I am so sorry for your loss! I worked with Tim on Post-it (R) New Products in the 90's. I was so shocked yesterday to learn of his passing. Tim was a very dedicated 3M'er with creative ideas and an energized spirit. I feel honored to have known him.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Fran Flanagan (Eagan, MN)
One of Tim's passions
Kevin McGuire
August 4, 2010
Kevin McGuire
August 4, 2010
Maureen, Kev, Kate, Brendan--
I can not tell you how sorry I was when Meg called to tell me. Tim was a great friend. I often times recall a memory of his antics on fishing trips to Scout Lake. My how he could make me/us laugh: pulling up the bottom of Hungry Narrows, the fish dance, the human neck tie, dying minnows pink, dead sea scrolls, the list could go on and on. I will miss him greatly!
Julie Scott (Scanlon)
August 4, 2010
Maureen, Kevin, Kathleen and Brendan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope in time you all find comfort in the precious memories that you have of Tim.
Our deepest sympathies,
Dave and Julie Scott(Scanlon)
Maureen Scanlon
August 4, 2010
Dear Maureen, Kevin, Kathleen, and Brendan,
We were all shocked to hear of Tim's passing. Know that he is in our thoughts and prayers as are all of you. From reading the guest book, it sounds as if he had a very happy life with many,many good friends. I hope you find comfort in time knowing that he is now with his mother and father. I know he will be greatly missed by all of you.
With all my love,
Aunt Maureen and all the Scanlon family
Steven Libby
August 4, 2010
To the family of T.J. O'Leary my thoughts prayers are with you now. My old friend TJ the king of cliches "Love is Blind and you're......" The guru of ingenuity who came up with more gadgets and widgets comprised of wood, metal & epoxy such as cup holders for rented fishing boats to name one. TJ had a knack for alternating peoples names. For instance our freind Roland from one of TJ's favorite fishing spots, Scout Lake Resort on Lac Seal in Canada became Ralo "Is Ralo out dar looking for dem". One of my favorite fishing stories is when TJ dyed live minnows florescent pink and orange. And who could forget his passion for David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars played at max volume! Until we meet again my old friend. God Bless, Lib's
Ron Most
August 4, 2010
Tim was one of the real "good guys". He will be missed.
Karen Jackson (Sallee)
August 4, 2010
My thoughts and Prayers are with Tim's family and friends. I have not seen him for a long time but have very fond memories of him.
August 4, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Tim. I have not seen him for a long time, I had my very first date with him. We saw a movie with David Bowie the man who fell to earth. He always made me smile. Karen Jackson (Sallee)
Dennis Ward
August 4, 2010
Maureen, Kevin, Kathleen, Brendan:
We were shocked and so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis and Colette
Sean Ward
August 4, 2010
What a Shock! Thinking of all of you guys. Our prayers are with you.
Kaleel Ahmed
August 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the O'leary family. I worked with Tim, in the 90s' at 3M on Post-it(R) New Products. I have very good memories of him. May his soul rest in peace.
Kaleel Ahmed
3M Office Supplies Division
Debbie Searles Clement
August 4, 2010
Dear O'Leary Family, my sincere condolences for the sudden loss of Tim. He sat in front of me last Friday at Mary McGuire's funeral. We shook hands during the sign of peace, and he had such a lovely smile on his face, it stuck with me. We can never understand the randomness of life or the suddeness of God's call to us. I am comforted by knowing Tim is with his parents and Mary and Frank. May you all find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Kelsey Egan
August 4, 2010
RIP Uncle TEEJ
Kelsey/Brendan Egan
August 4, 2010
I am still in shock by this and will miss my uncle greatly. Tim was always the jokester Uncle making us all laugh with his goofy phrases. I still remember him bringing us all stuffed animals every time we saw him as children. I pray that he is now safe with god and hopefully fishing with my Grandpa O'Leary once again!
You will be loved and missed,
Kelsey (niece) & Brendan Egan
Kevin James
August 4, 2010
I have been close to TJ since high school and was fortunate to work very closely with him since March. We put in some long hours together and would often share supper. He was especially fond of the peppercorn steak at Applebee's! Please know that TJ was very happy with his life and enjoying his work. These past few months he seemed to be more satisfied than in any other time that I've known him.
Everyone on the Hutchinson team was quite shocked to hear the news. Many commented how he had made them laugh, even when the work was difficult and discouraging.
Also, TJ was a wonderful and supportive godfather to Tina and often spoke proudly of her accomplishments.
I am very blessed to have had such a friend as TJ. I, and my family, are going to miss him very much.
Brice Hickenbotham
August 4, 2010
My condolences on your loss. Tim has been a good friend for many years. I have a lot of good memories of him from bowling, work, and fishing trips. One in particular: On a Daubert fishing trip to Smokey Lake Resort, I remember him having two fishing lines in the water at the same time, one out the front of the boat and one out that back. He got a fish on both lines at the same time. He yelled to us on the shore, while shrugging his shoulders, and asked, "What do I do now?" :-) He will be greatly missed!
Brice Hickenbotham
Glen Bayer
August 4, 2010
To Tim's family:
Tim was and allways will be my friend. I will forever miss golfing and lunch with Tim. I will also miss his "Don't you know nuttene" greeting whenever he called me on the phone.
Suzy James
August 4, 2010
Dear O'Leary family - my thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. May you have peace in the memories you have of Tim - he was a very special person and will be missed.
John Scanlon
August 4, 2010
All our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Cousin John
John Scanlon
August 4, 2010
It''s been many years, but know you are all in our prayers, Cousin - John
August 4, 2010
to my cousins, we all here have you guys in our hearts. pat ward sylvan lake michigan
Merritt Stigen
August 4, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dan Smith
August 4, 2010
To the Oleary Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences at this difficult time and know that my thoughts are with you.
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