Timothy Sheldon Wheatley (1943-2022), the son of William W. Wheatley and Phyllis McMillan Wheatley, was born in Salem, Oregon, on June 15, 1943, and was raised in Helena, Montana. He graduated from Helena High School in 1961.
He married Frances B. Mejia (now Frances Caldwell) in 1961 and entered the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after. During his three-year enlistment, he and Frances had three sons: Timothy (1962), Ty (1963) and Troy (1964). They lived all three years in military housing near Camp Pendleton, California, where Tim was stationed.
Tim was honorably discharged in 1964 with a Good Conduct Medal, 1st Award, and badges in Rifle Sharp- shooting and Pistol Marksmanship. The family moved back to Helena where Tim worked in the Montana State Highway Division. In 1967, they moved to Corvallis, Oregon, where he began a long career in telephone maintenance. He retired in 2002 from Pioneer Telephone in Philomath, Oregon.
In 1968, the couple divorced, and in 1982 he married Diane Kay Vaughan. After retirement, he and Diane moved back to Helena where he bought East Helena Wholesale Liquor Store, a business they owned and operated until 2011. Diane and Tim enjoyed golfing, traveling, and cruising in the classic cars Tim purchased over the years. They spent winter months in Yuma, Arizona. Diane died in December of 2016.
Tim is survived by three sons, Timothy R. Wheatley, Ty Wheatley, and Troy R. Wheatley; three granddaughters, Sarah Wheatley, Molly Bushnell, and Taylor Wheatley, all living in Oregon. His sister Lorelei Miksch and brother Morris Wheatley live in Helena, Montana.
A celebration of Tim’s life will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6th at Fox Ridge Golf Course 4020 Lake Helena Drive.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday July 6, 2022
Fox Ridge Golf Club
4020 Lake Helena Dr
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday July 6, 2022
Fox Ridge Golf Club
4020 Lake Helena Dr
Helena, Montana 59602
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Allen Stenhjem Family says
Tims BOYS AND FAMILY’
There are no words that can stress our thoughts at this time, I’ve lost a true friend and co-pilot, life will go on but ours has a large hole in it God Bless Buddy ……………….
Allen/Glenda
Jim Haynes says
My friend you will be deeply missed by many. You are one of the good guys. So long buddy, I will see you again down the road.
Susan Proul says
To Tims family, my sincere condolences to all of you. He was definitely one of the good guys and I for one will miss him terribly. Tim..LUMU always and forever. Rest In Peace my friend
Dayna Gilman says
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Anytime our families were together was such a good time. Peace to you dear Uncle Tim.
Vickie Wheatley says
Deepest sympathies to all of Tim’s family and those that had the pleasure of his company. He was truly an amazing person and will be dearly missed. Thanks for all the inspiration big Tim.