Tim Opie passed away peacefully on Febuary 26 2018. Tim was 77 years old. Tim was born May 19, 1940 to Francis(Bo) Opie and Ruth Opie. Tim was the second child of four, and grew up moving from Substation to Substation for the Milwaukee Railroad, at times riding the freight train to school. His favorite town was East Portal, he sang a little jingle about not wanting to leave there.
Tim joined the Air Force at the age of 17, after basic training Tim was stationed in Tulee Greenland, which provided a backdrop for all his service stories.
Tim was well know in the business community as a successful salesman selling everything from mobile homes to carpeting, owning a few businesses of his own. Paul Harvey once talked about him for one of his sales when he took an African Lion Cub in on trade for a car. He once told his wife not to stand in one spot to long or he might sell her.
He enjoyed playing cards, four wheeling, boating and hosting gatherings at his home. He really enjoyed retirement, being a snowbird, making new friends in Yuma, and driving his Jeep through the desert.
Tim was proceeded in death by both his parents, a son Robin James, and a great grandson.
Tim is survived by his wife Linda, children Shara(Mudge)Tamietti, Merridee(Brad)Moshier, Tim Beau(Jennifer)Opie, Lisa(Billy) Hands, Brenda(Pat) Brewer and Rex Walsh. 13 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren. Siblings RobertaDapp, Janice(Howard)Hunt, Jim(Bonnie)Opie and numerous nieces, newphews, cousins, and his beloved dog Pogo.
Services will be at a later date. Donations can be made in Tim’s name to L&C Humane Society.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday May 26, 2018
Moose Lodge
4750 N. Montana Ave
Helena , Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday May 26, 2018
Moose Lodge
4750 N. Montana Ave
Helena , Montana 59602
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Tom Juhl says
Sorry to hear of Tim’s passing, R.I.P. Tim……
Tom Juhl says
Sorry to hear of Tim’s passing, R.I.P. Tim….
George and Jackie LLOYD says
So sorry to hear about Tim passing. RIP
Gus says
Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Tim was one of the best, he will be missed my many.
Jerry and Shirley McCauley says
Linda and family: We are so sorry to hear about Tim. We shared many good times with you both and he was one of the best. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
skip hatveldt says
Skip & Lynda Hatveldt says –
Linda, we are deeply sorry for the loss of Tim. Over the years we all shared a lot of good times with laughs and
many stories. Our loving thoughts and blessed prayers are with you each and every day.
Tim Easton says
Beau. So sorry for your loss. Sending Prayers your way.
Lisa McCarthy says
Linda and Rex –
Sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lisa McCarthy
Kelly Perkins (Crum) says
Linda & Family: I was sad to hear of Tim passing. You guys were always so good to Corey & I when we were growing up. I have so many memories of camping there at the lake with Dad & Pen. You all are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult season. Hugs.
Carol Stebbins says
Linda, I am so sorry about Tim. Remember the many happy times together .
My sincerest sympathy,
Carol Stebbins
VIcki Thomas says
Linda
Sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Vicki & Jack Thomas
Tim & Elaine Myles says
We are so sorry to hear about Tim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.
Dave and Suzy Mannix says
Dear Linda, Our hearts went out to you and your family when we heard of Tim’s passing. So sorry for your loss.
Judy Winscot says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry for your loss.
Joan Gornick Jones says
I was so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers to Linda and all of his family.
Velma and Jerry Johnson says
Beau and Rex, we were so sorry to learn of Tim’s passing. He was the most relaxed car salesman at Grimes Motors that I helped coach and a pleasure to work with. May you both be comforted and may Tim rest in peace.
Robert Getz says
Linda, Roberta, Janice, Jim, and all, so sorry to hear. Bob Getz
Scott Olsen says
So sorry for your loss. I’m thinking of the Opie family in this time of mourning. God bless you.
Patsy and Lynda says
Linda, Brenda and Rex,
We are so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. Though we did not know Tim well, we know he meant the world to you all. His love for you will help you through this difficult time.
Sandy and Larry Crawford says
Linda so sorry to hear about Tim’s passing. Love and prayers to you and your family!
Stephen & Geanine Frost says
Linda. We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Mark Gornick says
To the Opie family,so sorry for your loss.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Mark & June Gornick
Alex Robert says
So sorry yo learn of Tim having passed. My thoughts are with all of you, Linda.
In the 70’s Tim either had a used car dealership or worked at one. I lived in Dillon at the time. So I stopped & talked with Tim about a Mustang they had for sale. He said he WOULDN’T sell that car to me. It apparently had its own problems. He said my Dad (Paris Robert) would have problems with him if I was to buy THAT car. So I bought nothing.
Since then I felt that Tim was definitely a man of integrity. I was very glad he was good enough to watch out for me.
Bridger veterinary hospital says
To. All of Tim’s beautiful family,
. Tim and Linda were some of our first clients when we bought Bridger, and they soon became friends. We will miss Tim’s smile and his kindness. He sure loved each of his 4 legged kids.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
From all of us at Bridger Veterinary
Keith, Shar and Steve
Jim & Jo Burrington says
Linda so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. We’re still in CA and I just saw the obit on the internet. Such a shock. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Steve and Vicky hermanson says
Linda and family,
so sorry to hear about Tim. He was a good man and there was always a good time that orbited around the two of you. We feel so lucky to have shared in some of those times.