Tim was born on January 6, 1972 in Helena, Montana, son of Charles and Ruth (Miller) McGlothlin. He attended first grade in New Mexico, then moved to Laurel, MT where he graduated from high school. Following graduation, he attended Montana State University for two years, and worked for Hamilton Ranch in Montana for almost nine years. Tim decided he wanted to become an EMT and firefighter, and volunteered for three years at Twin Bridges, MT, before becoming a fulltime firefighter. He went to work for the Miles City Fire and Rescue in 2002 where he had earned the rank of Captain and continued to work there until the time of his death.
Tim was humble in his many achievements. He had an easy way with people, and made friends everywhere he traveled. Tim was a driven firefighter-EMT-I. He downplayed his role as a lifesaver, but was always there to help his fellow firefighters and anyone in need. Tim played the bagpipes, and was actively involved in the Caledonian Society. He was an Eagle Scout. He recently rode from Montana to New York City on his Harley Davidson with several other firefighters to take part in the 10th anniversary of 911. Tim was very active in the MDA, as well as several other charities. He was an active hockey player, photographer, and enjoyed mountain biking. Tim looked forward to his annual autumn trek West to go elk hunting with his family and friends. Tim was also a certified SCUBA diver and swift-water rescuer, and used these skills in his role as rescue firefighter-EMT-I. Tim embraced life, he was always looking for a new challenge, and enriched many people´s lives along the way. Tim was a member of the state honor guard and active in firefighter groups, including heading up the Montana chapter of an international motorcycle organization and acting as an officer for the International Association of Firefighters local union.
Tim is survived by his parents, Charles and Ruth McGlothlin of Park City, MT; a brother, Michael McGlothlin of Anchorage, AK; two sisters; Shelley (William) Johnson of Billings, MT and Shonna (Tom) Ulibarri of Greeley, CO; his best friend and true love, Valerie Smith of Miles City, MT; two nieces and two nephews: and a large extended family. He is also survived by his many brothers and sisters in the fire service.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Fireman´s Section of the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Tim was an active member of the Muscular Dystrophy Association through the Miles City Fire Department. Friends are asked to give donations in his name to the MDA, the Special K Ranch, or to the charity of one´s choice.
Service Schedule
Family Receive Friends
16:00 to 19:00
Tuesday November 1, 2011
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00
Wednesday November 2, 2011
Assembly of God Church
3300 Horizon Parkway
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family Receive Friends
16:00 to 19:00
Tuesday November 1, 2011
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00
Wednesday November 2, 2011
Assembly of God Church
3300 Horizon Parkway
Miles City, MT 59301
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S James says
Tim was an amazing, thoughtful and playful guy. He will be remembered in spirit and dedication. I hope friends and family will find comfort in knowing he was living life the way he best knew. We will remember him always.
Beverly Harris says
Tim was always there for me, as a friend, neighbor, and moral support. Our prayers go out to all of his families and co-workers.
Heather Roos says
Thoughts and prayers, it was an honor dispatching for him.
Connie Watts says
My heart goes out to all Tim’s family, co-workers and friends. I am thankful I had the opportunity to reconnect with him in the last couple of months. You will all be in my prayers.
Darwin, Lisa, Megan & Matt Cain says
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. My the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may the lord hold you in the palm of his hands.
Kevin says
We treated each other like brothers and made the best of our times together. I will truly miss you Jr.
Bruce Eisele says
Tim, I’m sorry you had to leave us so soon. I know I will see you again my friend. Save me a seat up there.
Heather Loomis says
Words cannot possibly express how much you will be missed. You will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Stella Rapson says
I am sad. Tim was so nice and so funny.
veronica means says
My prayers go out to Tim’s family and the Miles City Fire Dept. I had the pleasure of getting to work with Tim occasionally when they came to the ER. He is awesome individual that will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace my friend you are in God’s hands now.
Vickie & Gene says
I didn’t know Tim but I’ve heard he was highly thought of and lived life to the fullest with his friends and girlfriend Val. Such sadness; just no words to say how sorry we are for all of Tim’s family, friends and co-workers.
Linda Wyse says
T-mac’s family, Val and fellow MCFR; my deepest sympathy to all of you, you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was an amazing man. I’ll miss his hugs and kind words.
April Thompson says
I had the pleasure of working with Tim at the ER. I generated paperwork and he generated laughs. I will always remember his compassion and sense of humor. Rest in Peace.
Rebecca (BLM) says
McGlothlin family-
I am so very very sorry to hear about your loss, my heart goes out to you.
Aliceann Carlton says
My deepest sympathies. May the family and loved ones find moments of peace and comfort during this time
Donnie Hartgrave says
let god be with you and your family he was a good person that i had the pleasure to know when he came to napa for the farm sale sorry for your loss
Lisa Dighans says
Tim always teased about stealing my Mustang…it’s all yours buddy..if only you could come back to us. Truly an honor to work with Tim. My heart goes out to you, Tim’s family and EMS family-many thoughts and prayers.
Amy Tooke says
To your many families go my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace-my friend.
Stephanie Eller says
I worked with Tim when he was with the volunteer fire department in Twin Bridges. You could always rely on him being there. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing.
Pam Russell says
I am truly sorry about your lost. Tim was a wonderful man! He always had a smile and a hug for me even during a busy trip to Billings made time to stop by where I work to tell me Justin is doing fine and he also just wanted to say Hi. That was special! My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Josh McCabe says
I knew Tim when he lived in Twin Bridges and am truly sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.
tina webb says
he has touched so many lives and was loved by many. he will be dearly missed but his memory will live on. my prayers and condolences go out to his family and extended family
Lori Wilbur Melotz says
Chuck,Ruth,Mike,Shelley and Shonna,
Oh what a shock to read about Timmy! I am so sorry for your loss, you are all in my prayers.
Shelley: call(784-2577)me or email, been trying to find you. Would love to hook up with you in Blgs. My daughter Lynsie and grandson Korbin live there.
Love to All!
Lori
Ricky & Tanneil Kuchynka says
Tim you will be missed. Your friends and family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Kathleen Caylor says
you will be dearly missed
Dan Frank says
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my humble condolences.
Lisa Pilkington Henderson says
Tim was a lot of things to many people and will be missed tremendously. He will always live on in our hearts.
Monty & Laura Monasmith says
Our hearts are broken, but we know that Tim is with the Lord. He lived his life to the fullest and was a man to model. He will be greatly missed and remembered. Our prayers are for the Lord to wrap each of you in His arms and comfort you.
God Bless.
Cindy and Tom Erickson says
Tim was a great person and a lot of fun – always smiling. What a tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and extended family at MCFD.
Terry DuBois says
My condoleson’s go out to Timothy’s Family. I knew Timothy when I lived in Twin Briges in 1996. we will sure miss him. He was a good friend and would help anyone in need.
Trina Jellison says
Tim was an amazing friend to everyone he met. His sense of humor and his kindness to everyone will be missed. I am grateful for the friendship he showed me-
thoughts and prayers go out to his family and his extended family at the fire department.
Janelle Loyning says
Your polka skills will be missed!!! God speed buddy.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Charlotte Miller says
Dear Chuck, Ruth and Family,
My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time. I remember Tim as a little boy when we all lived and worked together in Ashland. Our whole family has yours in our thoughts and prayers. With all my sympathy, Charlotte Miller
Tater says
My condolences to Tim´s family. I was on the Twin Bridges fire department with Tim when he lived in Twin. What a great guy he was.
Scott Sanders says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this hard time. Thanks for being a friend and a brother. Until we meet again, Rest in Peace and we will share some cold ones on the other side.
~S. Sanders Bozeman Firefighters Local 613
Tim & Sandy Hatcher says
Our condolences to the McGlothin family and fellow firefighters at MCFR. You will be missed by many. Rest in peace.
Mike and Tammy Cozzens says
Tim was an amazing man who always had a hug and a smile for you when he saw you! He was a great friend, teacher, and coworker. Working with Tim was “fun” and he always made you want to do your best. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends, and his MCFR family.
Troy and Lynde Crump says
He will be greatly missed by lots of people. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Lorna Carlson says
I am so sad to hear of Tim’s accident. I worked with Tim on the Twin Bridges Fire Department and QRU. I remember his excitement and enthusiasm when he became an EMT. He wanted to learn EVERYTHING! Once we visited him in MC and he was so proud to tour us around the fire station. He was a wonderful young man gone too soon. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to his family, his true love, and all his friends. The world is a better place for having had him in it and heaven is now a little brighter. I am so sorry for all who have lost a son, brother, love, friend.
John W Caylor says
Thru good and bad you were always there to lend a hand or a word. You truly were a guiding light. I´ll always remember you practicing the pipes in the bay. Gods speed Capt
Brad & Harriet Carroll says
We are so saddened to hear about TMac. We loved him and our hearts are there with all of you. We will keep you in our prayers
Luke Fortune says
For the whole family, may you find peace in Tim’s memory. He blessed us all.
Parker Sheehan says
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We hope your time of grieving will be short and that you remember those things with which Tim made your lives so happy. God be with you all, Parker Sheehan, Chaplain, Boise Fire Department
Dean Vera Bassett says
Chuck, Ruth and family: We are so sorry to read of Tim’s death and send our sympathies to you.
I remember Shonna and Tim so very well in high school, and of course, Dean knew Shelley.
Thinking of you today.
Blessings, Dean and Vera
Forrest Shannon Ford says
I met Tim when we were in our early twenties. He was one of the first people I met when I came back to Bozeman. We ran around a lot together, and worked a couple of the same ranches. We went different directions in life, but still managed to share news and a joke a couple times a year. I’m proud to have known Tim. He was a good man in all aspects of the word. I’m very sorry for his loss. My deepest condolences to the McGlothlin family and the Mile City Fire Dept. Tim will be missed.
Shannon
UND Department of Social Work says
On behalf of the Department of Social Work at the University of North Dakota, our heartfelt sympathies to Val and the rest of Tim’s family and friends. It is quite apparent that the world has truly lost an amazing man.
Carol Schneweis says
Val,
I am so sorry for this difficult journey you have now begun. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your UND family cares deeply. Carol
Holly Morash says
Valerie,
Know that you are in my thoughts and I hope if you ever need anything in this time you will ask.
Sincerely and with heartfelt thoughts,
Holly Morash
Carrie Thompson Widmer says
My condolences to Val and family of Tim. We here in ND, are thinking of you and are sending you love and prayers during this time and always. I never was able to meet Tim but Val shared so much about the guy we did not know and we know he was her world and best friend. God’s Blessings
Trever Thompson says
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time of grieving.
Stephen Ostberg says
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends touched by Tim’s time with us. As a firefighter and FarmHouse brother, I know that we all have many stories of our time together with him, and we are all blessed for it. Till we meet again, my friend.
Jeanie and Dean Guida says
RIP TIM We are so happy that we got to meet Tim. May the wonderful memories carry Val and Tim’s family through this difficult time.
From Val’s Favorite Aunt and Uncle in Minnesota
Donna McCabe says
My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. I had the honor of working with Tim on the Twin Bridges QRU/ and Ruby VAlley Ambulance service. He was the best.
May God give you peace.
Claudia Mosquera says
Val and Tim´s family – My thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult moments and the days ahead.
Kristina Smith says
Val,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandra Milliken says
Val,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. From reading about Tim, he must have been a wonderful man and his presence will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers,
Sandra (MSW/UND Student)
Diana Crane says
Ruth,chuck and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tim was a good kid and a successful man doing what he loved. Not everyone is bold enough to live their life on their own terms.
May your faith and each other carry you through these difficult days.
Jimmy O'Connell says
I was saddened to here of Tim’s passing. Though I only knew him for a few years in college, I have nothing but fond memories of Tim. He was a joy to be around, and someone you could always count on. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Kistia says
I only knew Tim thru work at the club when he and the other MC Fire guys came up for dinner. He was always happy, nice, sweet, polite, respectful and just an all around wonderful guy! I truly enjoyed his wit and humor! My heart goes out to his friends, family and the Miles City Community! He will be missed!
Kelly Battershell says
To the family and you Tim…I am so deeply sorry this happened, I only met you once, but through Samantha, my daughter and Brad, you were a very special friend. I pray for strength for all your wonderful friends and family.
Kelly B.
Laurie & kathy Boutelle says
A friend to all who met him. An outstanding young man whom will be dearly missed. Our deepest sympathies to all.
Sarah Richardson says
I had the pleasure of working with Tim this summer on the Yellowstone River Project. He was an amazing man and very fun to be around. I am blessed to have gotten to know him while working in Billings. My heart and my prayers go out to his family, friends, and all who’s lives he touched.
Misty Steadman says
To Tim’s family, MCFR, and Val; Tim was one of the great ones, so kind, so friendly so willing, I am so sorry for the sorrow you are experiencing. Thanks for helping make him great!
Karen Huckins says
Tim was one of the finest young men I have ever met – an all around very special guy. My sympathy goes out to his family, special friends and co-workers. He will be missed by so many for a long time.
Deb Bartholomew says
Tim always had a smile, hug and great conversation and stories along with his expertise in two-stepping, waltzs and polkas which will all be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and Val for your loss.
Kathy Chapweske says
I will always treasure my relationship with Tim. We had a mutual admiration.
Kelly Jo Elser says
Chuck and Ruth
i was so glad to be apart of My Timmys life 🙂 Ever since i was a little Girl i was stuck to his hip like Glue …every where Timmy went I went as well ..Hunting camp,…my moms wedding …and every wheres else we were together …he was my favorite person in the whole world when i was growing up …there was just something about him that made me love him so much…i would always tell him to hold me or pick me up and he would carry me around …i remember at hunting camp when ever we would go out in the morning i was always wanting to ride in the same rig as timmy, my grandpa and uncle mark…i loved him so much and always will….when my mom told me what happened i broke down and cried and couldnt believe what happened….i instantly had memorys of timmy and i together…they just played in my head over and over again….it was so hard being here alone dealing with his passing 🙁 i cried and had break down moments every day ….i love you guys so much and cant wait to see you when i come home for christmas …my mom said she is gonna take me to his grave site this spring or summer to have my time to talk to him and tell him how much i loved him and miss him and just let him know how im doing….
i have to tell you something special …itold my mom the other day as well as shawna…that when i decide to get married and have children my first boy will be named Timothy John ..Timothy after timmy and John after my Grandpa sonny i love you goodnigt love kelly jo
David and Laveda(Bell) Knibbs says
Thinking about all of you during this very sad time. May all the wonderful memories you have with Tim help ease your sorrow.
Our love, Norma(Bell)Hahn and Collette(Bell)Ostermiller-Billings,MT;The Knibbs Family-David,Laveda(Bell),Danielle and Heather- Durango,CO and The Bell Family-Patrick,Debbie,Brian,Joshua and Savannah-Sheridan,WY.
Laura Gurney says
Chuck, Ruth, Shonna, Shelley and Mike,
My deepest sympathies to you all. May your memories comfort you, your hope remind you and your faith assure you that in God’s time, you’ll be together again. Tim will be greatly missed.
John and Candy Laney says
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.