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Timothy Swope Obituary
Timothy "Tim" P. Swope, Sr.
January 10, 1949-January 15, 2022
ELK RUN HEIGHTS-Timothy "Tim" P. Swope, Sr. 73 of Elk Run Heights, died on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born January 10, 1949 in Waterloo, son of Willis L. and Ethyle M. (Goldsberry) Swope. He graduated from Waterloo East High School. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam.
Tim married Linda Ogle, they later divorced. He married Janice Johnston, they later divorced. He married Keely Post on October 18, 1985 in Waterloo. He worked at John Deere as a maintenance mechanic and retired in 2010 after 35 years. He later worked at PCI as a truck driver. Tim served as an Elk Run Heights City councilman and mayor. He was a member of the Waterloo and Evansdale Amvets, Masonic Lodge 105 and Past Master. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, and hunting in Kentucky Lake.
He is survived by his wife, Keely, Elk Run Heights; sons Tim Swope, Jr. Hudson, and Steve (Tamara Garthoff) Swope, Elk Run Heights; daughter, Angela Swope, Seattle WA; grandchildren, Cody, Sam, Carter, Addyson, Brody, Brittney, and Brandy; great-granddaughter Raven; and sister Joy Jones, Kingsville TX. Many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Travis James Swope; and a brother, James Swope.
Services: 11:00 AM Friday, January 21, 2022 at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, with Military Rites conducted by Iowa Army National Guard and Evansdale AmVets Post #31. Inurnment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Waterloo, at a later date.
Visitation: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Locke at Tower Park, Waterloo with Masonic services conducted at 4:30.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to charity of your choice, or to the family for future memorials.
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Heidi Kentzelman Kelsey
January 21, 2022
I am so sorry for your Loss Keely.
May the coming days bring peace.
Bill Pecenka
January 20, 2022
Tim and I first became friends working at John Deere and lived in the same area. Later worked at PCI together and have been friends for many years. I feel so sad to hear of his passing and am so sorry for being out of state at this time.
God bless you all.
Meg Heatley
January 20, 2022
Keely I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Troy Thorne
January 20, 2022
My first little league coach. Tim had a great influence on me. Hauling the whole team from the ball park to the OP to celebrate in the back of his pick up. Always felt he cared. Even 30 to 40 years later when I came back home, if I saw him, he always had something good to say. That is just Tim. Thanks Coach.
Martie Stephens
January 20, 2022
Sorry for your loss RIP Tim Now you and Travis can be together again (great kid) Prayers for the family
Kristy Griffith
January 19, 2022
Kelly, I am so sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with you.
James A Wahner
January 19, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Tim was a nice guy. And a friend. RIP! Tim. You have our deepest sympathies.
Jeanne Schuler
January 19, 2022
Keely, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dan McDaniel
January 19, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Greg and Cam Kastli
January 19, 2022
May you Rest in peace "Governor" . Our sympathy is with you all.
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