Contributions to the tribute of Timothy Lynn Heller

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Don Teeter posted a condolence

Monday, March 29, 2021

I met Tim when he and Bill and I were all at Merritt College in more or less 1978. For the next several years we shared a lot of adventures together. He got me a couple jobs, at the ice house in Oakland and at the gas station across from his family’s house. Everyone, his brothers and their friends, seemed to have motorcycles. I got one too. I remember him on his CB500 and driving around in that green ’68 Chevelle, cruising various strips and so on. For a while Tim and I roomed together in apartments in Moraga and in Concord. We all got into going up into the mountains and desert for some informal target shooting. After I moved to Sacramento in ’83 I began to lose touch but thanks to Bill I knew the outline of his life. As everyone says Tim was amazingly upbeat and always ready to have fun for it’s own sake. I was always too serious and so he was a great influence for me. I’m very glad I got to see him towards the end. He never lost his sense of humor or his devil-may-care attitude. I think we all agree we were very blessed to know him.

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Alicia Allison posted a condolence

Friday, March 19, 2021

I met Tim through our dear friend Lori Bennardo, Tim and I had many good times, we spent a few years of our lives together and had many, many, many fun times! Although our lives ended up going down separate paths, the memories are fond, Tim became part of my family and they loved him as I did! Tim was unique in his own way, he touched my heart deeply for sure, we laughed often and did crazy things together. A funny memory comes to mind when we were in Hawaii and had gone out on the town and had to much to drink and should have walked home, but Tim said he could drive and he did an excellent job, we arrived home safely, the next morning we saw his wonderful parking job right on the front lawn of our condo with the front tire on the curb! We had a huge laughathon! Tim was FUN! He made a "drag" time into a fun time, whatever it was, his laughter was huge and so was his smile. Tim was the kindest, funniest, most mild mannered person, honest and trusting - to a fault, he loved life, his family, his friends. I hadn't talked to Tim in many years, none of which passed without many thoughts and memories of Tim, always with a smile and laughter. When I spoke with him a month or so before he passed, he was the same ole Tim, cracking jokes, laughing large, talking with me about all of our fun times. He was as usual, upbeat and positive at things, he said he wasn't worried about a thing. Tim was a dreamer and that's such good thing to be, always happy, and if he wasn't you would never know. I will miss him very much, I will always cherish the years we were together and the fun times we had. He will be missed by many and never forgotten! Rest in peace my friend! Love Alicia

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Lori Bennardo posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

My best friend and I met in kindergarten in 1966 and we met Tim and his best friend Bill in the summer of 1977. We thought we were meant to be together - two best friends dating two best friends. There was a hit song by the Cars at the time entitled "My Best Friend's Girlfriend" which also made the case for our union! The next several summers was like American Graffiti Berkeley style - we had the carefree time of our lives. We all envied Tim because he had no curfew - the 3 of us, mostly my girlfriend and I, got in trouble with the folks but again, Tim never did. We shared many firsts with them which will never be forgotten. Tim always added that edge to the group which carried no consequence. Times changed and life got more focused - went to college and Tim remained loyal to the group. I can sill hear his idling motorcycle outside my house waiting for me to come out and chat. The four of us eventually and gradually moved on but our chats continued albeit less frequent. Tim always knew it was safe and welcome to reach out to me in times of need and comfort. We reconnected when his mom passed and remained in contact more often after that. Tim called when he got sick and in typical Tim fashion was making jokes about it. He said he was not going to die or anything like that but if he did he knew what song he wanted played at his funeral " I fought the law and the law won" and said it in between his laughter that it was a song he shared with Bill. Over thee years these long lasting friendships were his source of comfort as well as ours. Tim cherished his memories and talked about them repeatedly. His laughter was big and memorable like he was. It is difficult to come to terms with the fact that he is no longer here with us and he will no longer be texting me a corny joke but the impression he made on my life will remain and when I hear his laughter in the wind I will smile and remember the friend he was to me. TIP Tim - you are now the guardian angel to us all.

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Monday, February 15, 2021

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Monday, February 15, 2021

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Bill Figenshu posted a symbolic gesture

Monday, February 15, 2021

Tim and I were the best of friends for over 40 years. We first met right out of high school in the late 70s. I have hundreds of great memories that we made together over those years. Tim was a very loyal friend who became close to the family and assisted my parents when they were going through health issues. We never forgot his kindness and assistance he rendered during those difficult times. Tim did not have the greatest of life but he was always upbeat and had a positive outlook. I’m sure he’s at peace now. I will miss him very much.

Timothy Lynn Heller

1959 - 2021

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