Hanlon, Timothy Patrick
TIMOTHY PATRICK HANLON was born November 8, 1950--smack dab in the middle of the 20th century in North Vancouver, BC. Tim died March 12, 2017 at home in Lethbridge after a too brief encounter with lung cancer (non-small cell adenocarcinoma, not from smoking, just bad luck).
TIMOTHY PATRICK HANLON was born November 8, 1950--smack dab in the middle of the 20th century in North Vancouver, BC. Tim died March 12, 2017 at home in Lethbridge after a too brief encounter with lung cancer (non-small cell adenocarcinoma, not from smoking, just bad luck).
Tim leaves behind his devoted wife, Nicki Leighton who was his unwavering and selfless companion and caregiver during a terrible illness. Despite his devastating diagnosis, together Tim and Nicki forged their own path through the final months of Tim's life.
He is predeceased by his parents, Marie (Lang) and Patrick Hanlon. Tim is survived by his son, Brendon (Jamie) and daughter, Courtney Perry (Shane) and grandchildren, Megan, Marissa, Miya, and Brock; and his four brothers, Greg (Dana), Vincent (Teresa), Larry (Barb), Patrick and his four sisters, Mary (David), Trish (Tom), Mary Ellen (Mehdi) and Lou (Ron); mother-in-law, Jeanne Leighton, brother-in-law Denny (Heather) and numerous (great) nieces and nephews.
Tim's career in the agricultural industry started in 1975 as a New Holland territory manager. In 1976, he moved to Coaldale and went to work for Mustang Machinery in Lethbridge until 1978. Then he opened Orange Power in Taber in 1978 to 1984. In the fall of 1984, he started Hanlon Ag Centre in Lethbridge. Hanlon Ag was an Allis Chalmers and Gleaner dealer. In 1991, they took on the Hesston line, which started a new chapter for Hanlon Ag. The Hesston hay and forage line became the backbone to the success of the company. A few years later in 1993, they acquired the Massey Ferguson line and then the Fendt line in 1999. Tim participated in and enjoyed a four year term as a Hesston dealer panel member representing Western Canada dealers from 1993-1997. He was a successful and respected businessman in the Alberta agriculture industry for over forty years. Friendships, both personal and professional, were an essential part of his life.
His lifelong passion was expressed on the baseball diamond--as enthusiastic player, coach, manager or spectator. In his adolescent years, he was an excellent pitcher, and in his later years, he devoted many hours to slow-pitch with teammates in Surprise, Arizona and Kalispell, Montana. During Tim's more than twenty snowbird winters, his batting average seldom dropped below .700. He was a diehard Yankees fan, if they were winning.
His other interests included golf, making beef jerky and sharing it, automobiles, gardening, barbecuing and having a beautiful lawn. He was a genius at remembering sports stats. Listening to music was a joy for Tim throughout his life and a consolation during his illness. Check out the YouTube video, Just Breathe by Willie Nelson and his son, Lucas.
Thanks to all the health care workers at the Chinook Regional Hospital and Jack Ady Cancer Centre who cared for Tim. Tim and Nicki felt blessed by all the prayers and good wishes they received during this most difficult time.
At Tim's request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Condolences may be forwarded to www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes can be made directly to the www.lungcancercanada.ca.
Tim will be loved and remembered by friends and family for his generosity, kindness, dry sense of humor . . . and his prowess on the diamond.
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So sorry to hear of Tim's passing. We will always remember his passion for surprise softball and his skills on the diamond. We miss you Tim.
My heart goes out to Tim's family. I know he will be missed by all his family and friends. I will miss him, I will miss the phone calls from him, bragging about the Yankees beating the Angles and calls updating me on the Traditions Softball league. He was fun to be around, on the softball diamond, the golf course, or just sitting around talking. He will be truly missed.
My sympathy with the passing of Timothy. Thinking of you Brendon and your family in this time. Wishing you strength and hope. Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the Lord . Psalms 31:24 NASB http://bible.com/100/psa.31.24.NASB
Tim was one of the first guys I met at Traditions softball. He was so friendly. Everytime I would see him he would seek me out just to say hi. Rest in peace my friend.
Sure enjoyed knowing Tim, I pray for the family
I only have known Tim for a year or so but so enjoyed his company on and off the softball field.We laughed ,had a beer and pizza and talked about baseball history. He was a kind and wonderful man.I will really miss him.#747
Tim was a good guy and will be missed on the softball fields here in Arizona. Our prayers go out to Nicki and hope all goes well for her in the future.
Thinking of you, Calgary cousins - sad to hear of Tim's passing. Even though we hadn't met, as a fellow Hanlon from North Vancouver, have always enjoyed hearing updates on your family. You are all in my prayers.
Our sincere condolences to Nicki and family and all our Hanlon cousins on the untimely passing of Tim. May all the happy memories from years past help you cope with your loss. Ed and Linda Lang, Yorkton Sk
We are deeply sadden by Tim's passing, I personally will cherish Tim's tutoring me in golf, I still use many of the golf tricks he showed me. We will always remember the fun times we had. Luv Bud & Lana
We are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He was a gentle giant loved by all! ??
I will always remember our playing softball together, Thanks Tim for allowing me to be your friend, may The Lord take you to paradise . Rest in Peace my friend until we meet again
RIP my friend. I enjoyed playing ball with you.........you will be missed. Gone to young....
A life lived to the fullest although too short, our sincere condolences to the family.
Although I never met Tim we did communicate on FaceBook and I only wish that I had gotten to meet him as he seemed like the type of person (cousin) that I would have liked to hang out with. My condolences to Tim's family!
Tim leaves a huge void in all of our lives. I feel so honored to have known his larger than life persona. I hope UPS and FedEx deliver to his "new home." My heart goes out to you Nicki and hope that you find comfort and peace from your friends.
We will always remember our times in Arizona. Our thoughts are with you.
To Nikki and the Hanlon familes, We were so sorry to hear of Tim's passing after his brave battle with cancer. Our love and best wishes are with you all.
We were shocked to hear of Tim's passing. He was a goo man and a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hanlons and especially Nicki at this dark time. Surprise won't be the same without Tim.
Timmie you will be missed by many including me.I will always remember our playing days together.Rest well my Friend I hope to see you again ..Rev 21:3&4 Also john5:29....
May he rest in peace and may all his loved ones find comfort in their memories ????????
Nicki, I am at a loss. I'm so very sorry to hear of Tim's passing. My prayers are with you. Please extend my condolences to the entire family. I'll talk with you later. My love to you. He will always be with you.
To our Halons cousins and to Nikki, our prayers are with you on the passing of Tim. May he Rest In Peace. Claude and Judy Lang
My deepest sympathies go out to Tim's family and all of the extended Hanlon family, at this time.
Sorry to hear of Tims passing. Our thoughts are with all the family at this time.