Albert Timothy “Tim” Walden Sr. passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, surrounded by family. Born on August 23, 1951, in Flint Michigan, Tim had the gift of gab, loved a good joke or story, and could make anyone feel like a true friend within five minutes of meeting. Most who met Tim would describe him as “good people”.
Tim served in the United States Army, returning home in 1972. In the late 70’s, Tim, Deb, and their young family moved to Colorado, where he became a coal miner. Upon arriving back in Michigan in the 80’s, Tim worked as a fish processor, finally retiring from Lock City Fish Market in the late 2000’s. Tim often held a second job, including blackjack dealing and bartending at the Brimley VFW, the Cozy Inn, and Lazy Bob’s. He passed on his strong work ethic and varied skills to his next generation.
Tim was an avid outdoorsman, loved to hunt deer and fish for walleye, cut his own firewood, and ride the back roads with his beloved wife, Deb. Tim loved to host a good fish-fry and poker party in his garage for his devoted friends, and was the first to offer them a Pabst Blue Ribbon as they walked in the door. He loved to tell jokes (have you heard the one about the kangaroo?) and stories about anything and everything.
Tim left behind a loving and tight-knit family including his beloved wife of 52 years, Deborah Ann (Lyons) Walden; children, Stacey, Stephanie, Sandra, Timmy (Kimmi) and Tony Walden; grandchildren, Delaney, Ceara, Darcey, Daynah, Dayton (Maryssa), Jazlyn, Daisy, Paula Ann, Albert, Drayden and Rylee; great-grandson and birthday buddy, Dominic; great-grandson, Jasper; and a third great-granddaughter expected in December; siblings, Betty Gerhard and Jim Walden; sisters-in-law, Mary Hopper and Yvonne Lyons; brother-in-law, Lorne Lyons, Aunt Yvonne (Turtle), Uncle Fudd and Aunt Sandy; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Tim was preceded in death by his infant son, Robert; mother, Barbara Schwabauer Peterson; father, Albert Walden; special aunt and uncle Birdie and Charlie Nikita; sisters, Sally (Jose) Encarnacion and Barbara Bowden; brother, Chuckie Walden; parents-in-law, Frank and Donna Lyons; and brothers-in-law, Shon, Lonnie, and Robbie Lyons.
Tim’s final wishes were to have one last get-together at his home, where friends and family can share a Pabst Blue Ribbon together.
Final resting place will be Mission Hill Cemetery, in Bay Mills Township, Michigan. A Burial will happen at a later date.
Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.
