Dr. Timothy Michael Howard, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, surrounded by his family. Tim was a 1979 graduate of Merced High School; he played (and later coached) football, was a diver on the swim team, he participated on championship teams in each sport. After high school he attended Merced JC and CSU, Fresno, where he obtained both Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Psychology. He continued his education, earning an MBA from Rockhurst University and Doctor of Osteopathy from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, achieving a lifelong dream of becoming a doctor.
Tim loved and served our country as a member of the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Past times Tim enjoyed were camping, golf, skiing, fishing, badminton, ping pong, cards, and just about any sport or competition in which he had a chance of beating you. A non-smoker, Tim moved back to California in 2013 after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Despite that diagnosis, Tim practicing in Merced, California as a primary care physician. Tim was a mentor to many throughout his life. Including journaling his courageous three year battle against the merciless cancer foe, sharing with others on caringbridge. Tim was known to be outspoken and philosophical, and would converse or debate on any subject for as many hours or days as necessary to convince you of the strength of his opinion or viewpoint.
Dr. Tim is survived by his fiancé, her son, dogs Bailey & Boomer, his parents and 8 siblings. A celebration of Tim's life will take place during the Feast of the Ascension Mass at St. Patrick's Church,Yosemite Ave., on May 5th, which also coincides with the day Christie and Tim were to be joined in marriage.
Tim loved and served our country as a member of the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Past times Tim enjoyed were camping, golf, skiing, fishing, badminton, ping pong, cards, and just about any sport or competition in which he had a chance of beating you. A non-smoker, Tim moved back to California in 2013 after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Despite that diagnosis, Tim practicing in Merced, California as a primary care physician. Tim was a mentor to many throughout his life. Including journaling his courageous three year battle against the merciless cancer foe, sharing with others on caringbridge. Tim was known to be outspoken and philosophical, and would converse or debate on any subject for as many hours or days as necessary to convince you of the strength of his opinion or viewpoint.
Dr. Tim is survived by his fiancé, her son, dogs Bailey & Boomer, his parents and 8 siblings. A celebration of Tim's life will take place during the Feast of the Ascension Mass at St. Patrick's Church,Yosemite Ave., on May 5th, which also coincides with the day Christie and Tim were to be joined in marriage.
Dr. Timothy Michael Howard, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, surrounded by his family. Tim was a 1979 graduate of Merced High School; he played (and later coached) football, was a diver on the swim team, he participated on championship teams in each sport. After high school he attended Merced JC and CSU, Fresno, where he obtained both Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Psychology. He continued his education, earning an MBA from Rockhurst University and Doctor of Osteopathy from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, achieving a lifelong dream of becoming a doctor.
Tim loved and served our country as a member of the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Past times Tim enjoyed were camping, golf, skiing, fishing, badminton, ping pong, cards, and just about any sport or competition in which he had a chance of beating you. A non-smoker, Tim moved back to California in 2013 after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Despite that diagnosis, Tim practicing in Merced, California as a primary care physician. Tim was a mentor to many throughout his life. Including journaling his courageous three year battle against the merciless cancer foe, sharing with others on caringbridge. Tim was known to be outspoken and philosophical, and would converse or debate on any subject for as many hours or days as necessary to convince you of the strength of his opinion or viewpoint.
Dr. Tim is survived by his fiancé, her son, dogs Bailey & Boomer, his parents and 8 siblings. A celebration of Tim's life will take place during the Feast of the Ascension Mass at St. Patrick's Church,Yosemite Ave., on May 5th, which also coincides with the day Christie and Tim were to be joined in marriage.
Tim loved and served our country as a member of the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Past times Tim enjoyed were camping, golf, skiing, fishing, badminton, ping pong, cards, and just about any sport or competition in which he had a chance of beating you. A non-smoker, Tim moved back to California in 2013 after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. Despite that diagnosis, Tim practicing in Merced, California as a primary care physician. Tim was a mentor to many throughout his life. Including journaling his courageous three year battle against the merciless cancer foe, sharing with others on caringbridge. Tim was known to be outspoken and philosophical, and would converse or debate on any subject for as many hours or days as necessary to convince you of the strength of his opinion or viewpoint.
Dr. Tim is survived by his fiancé, her son, dogs Bailey & Boomer, his parents and 8 siblings. A celebration of Tim's life will take place during the Feast of the Ascension Mass at St. Patrick's Church,Yosemite Ave., on May 5th, which also coincides with the day Christie and Tim were to be joined in marriage.
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