Timothy Jay Walsh was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on October 12, 1940. Died at home July 6, 2018. Graduated St. Francis Xavier grade school (1954); Brophy College Prep (1958); Santa Clara University (1962). Worked at Walsh Bros. part time 1955 to 1962; full time 1962 to 2008. Rotary International member 1966 to 2015.
Predeceased by brother Richard Jr. 4/7/45; father, Richard Sr. 6/9/69; brother Peter 5/1/1985; mother, Nellie (Bradley) 1/14/95; sister, Jane Hebern 2/3/04.
Survived by nieces Sandy Bjorklund, Ricki Brannon (Mark), Terry Taber (Tom), Wendy James and Statia Whitis; nephews Richard J. Walsh III (Janet) and Peter B. Walsh Jr. (Karen); and 13 grand-nieces and nephews; as well as by cousins Debbie Blazer, David Lay, Bradley Lay (Leslie) and loved ones.
Friend of most he met. Loved a few deeply. Cared greatly for his fellow employees. Grateful to the many who assisted him in life.
ENJOYED the Upper East Verde, Payson and BEER.
Favorite saying, in good times and bad, “MORE FUN!”
Private services. Donations to Boy Scouts of America, Grand Canyon Council, 2969 N. Greenfield Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016-7715.
The relatives of Timothy J. Walsh promised him we wouldn’t change a word of his self-drafted obituary. We are honoring his request here and only add that we loved our uncle very much and will miss him dearly.
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