"So sorry to hear of your loss."
In loving memory of
Timothy Edward Baars
November 13, 1968 - August 23, 2011
TIMOTHY BAARS
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Timothy Edward Baars, 42, of Muscatine, died suddenly on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at work.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2011, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Steven Cauley and Associate Cheryl Hollich of the Zion Lutheran Church will officiate the service. Casket bearers will be Doug Chalupa, Joe Manjoine, Matt Whitlow, Kurt McConnaha, Stan O'Brien, and Bob Bartell. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the family in care of Shawn M. Baars.
Timothy was born on November 13, 1968, in Muscatine, the son of James E. and Ruth B. Muhlenburg Baars. He married Shawn M. Schreurs on June 20, 1992, in Muscatine.
He was a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, class of 1992.
He worked for the City of Muscatine as a Maintenance Worker I.
He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and coached girls softball for 10 years. He enjoyed playing softball and watching college football.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Shawn M. Baars of Muscatine; one son, Tyler J. Baars of Muscatine; one daughter, Whitney M. Baars of Muscatine; his father, James E. Baars of Muscatine; three brothers, James Michael Baars of Dubuque, Terry Scott Baars of Muscatine, and Matthew Cory Baars and his children, Stephanie and Zackary of Lincoln, Nebraska; and one sister, Ada Marie Whitworth and husband, John W. and their children, Hannah, Andrew, and Jordan, of Muscatine. He is also survived by his in-laws, Keith and Laurie Schreurs of Fruitland; one brother-in-law, K. J. Schreurs Jr. and wife, Lacey, and their children, Hallie and Logan, of Joy, Illinois, and one sister-in-law, Michelle Pingel and husband, Kevin, and her daughter, Trinity Crews, of Davenport.
He was preceded in death by his mother, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Tributes
"Keith, Laurie, KJ and families....Bryan and I offer our sincere condolences on your loss. Though we did not know Tim, from the list of tributes and kind words, he must have been a wonderful man and certainly will be missed by many. Our prayers will be with you. "
"To the Baars and Schreurs Families - you have my deepest sympathy. I was so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. "
"To Shawn and The entire Baars Family: I am truly sorry for your loss. I met Tim in the 6th grade at McKinley. We shared many fun time through Jr high and High school. I will never forget his kindness and his smile. "
"Ada, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I didn't know your brother but over the past few days I have talked to so many people who did and they are all so sad for his loss. He has been taken from his family too early. Your Mom will have someone by her side to be the gaurdian angels watching closely over your family. "
"So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Darren & Malinda Reichert & family"
"Be assured of our condolences, thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time. "
"Tim my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family."
"We are so sorry for your loss. Steve and I remember sharing a few laughs with Shawn and Tim during our premarriage class. Of course we also remember seeing Tim's smiling face in the halls of MHS. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time."
"Shawn, Tyler and Whitney,
the Lord will provide the comfort, the courage and the confidence. Please know you are in our prayers.
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"Shawn, Tyler, and Whitney our family is very saddened for your loss. We are thinking of you all and you are in our prayers. Lanny and I remember going to our first pre-marriage classes with Tim and Shawn and watching our families grow. We will miss Tim very much."
"Matt and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "
"Shawn, Tyler and Whitney, Tim was such a great man. He is still with you..watching over you. Know that if you need ANYTHING...we are here. God Bless and Love. The Millers"
"Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
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"Shawn, Tyler, Whitney- My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I will always remember his great sense of humor and how much he loved and cherished his family. He will be missed by all who were blessed to have known him. "
"Tim was an awesome guy and he was dads coworker. They had so much fun together! They acted like a bunch of teenage boys when they got together but we loved them! My prayes are truly with the family and i wish the best to them. My family love and miss you Tim!!!!"
"Shawn and family I send my prayers to you at a very hard time. No words can make this better or easier, just know that many of us have had to deal with a sudden loss too and in our own way wish that we could ease that pain for you. "
"Shawn, Tyler and Whitney- My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I have wonderful memories of Tim. He always had a smile and a kind word to say to everyone. You are all very blessed to have such a special person to have shared your life with. "
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Ecclesiastes 3
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
Shawn and Family:
My prayers and love go to you and your family, at this very sad time. susan hime linnell"
"I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tim was always so nice and had a good sense of humor. I remember the summers when he helped move gymnastics equipment from Jefferson to other grade schools. He was always joking around. "
"In addition to our days at McKinley, I had the honor of playing baseball with Tim and the Baars family coaching staff during senior leagues. Many great memories. Tim was one of the best people I've ever known. Kind, funny, caring -- what a great guy. My prayers are with you during this difficult time."
"Sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers."
"I was lucky enough to grow up in the same neighborhood with Tim & siblings. We shot baskets after school (West), walked home together, and shared many laughs. Tim was a great person and had an awesome sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers to all who knew Tim and his family. "
"Keith, Laurie, Shawn and family--So sorry the pain you going thru. Hugs and prayers for all of you...he will be with you always."
"So sorry for your loss.May god be with you at this very difficult time.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mr & Mrs Bob Paetz and family. "
"My condolences to Shawn Tyler and Whitney.You were blessed with a wonderfull man. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Tim was a great person to be around. He was an excellent teammate in high school and would always find a way to make people laugh. He was always such a positive, upbeat person. Shawn my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "
"I remember Tim from various classes at West, MHS, and UNI (go panthers!) and he always had a great smile and a heart of gold. You could tell he truly cared about everyone he came into contact with. My deepest sympathy to his wife and family. RIP, Tim!"
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I worked with tim at the parks for many years, he was such a great friend.He was always happy, never let anything get to him.the things that I will always remember was all the fun we had and our walking taco parties we would have. sure will miss him. he is a true angel that will watch over you three shawn, tyler and whitney, he loves you all so much."
"Family of Tim So sorry for your loss, Our lives were blessed just by knowing Tim. May God give you strength in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers to you all."
"Our most sincere condolences go out to your family and extended family in this time of sorrow. From the wiffleball games we all played in the back yard growing up, Tim being ring bearer in my brother Tom Antrams wedding to just joking with him last Wed night at 9th grade orientation the memories with live on along with pictures. Prayers be with you, Georgann, Steve, and Kaitlyn Anderson"
"Shawn, Tyler & Whitney, It has always been a joy to talk with Tim and hear about his family. He was such a nice man who would help out any one in need. Tim has touched many lives and will always be remembered. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my prayers."
"We give you our deepest sympathy and will miss Tims' great smile and wave...we can't imagine how deeply your family will miss him. what a great man. Sincerely "
"Dear Family of Tim, My deepest sympathy to you all. I didn't know Tim, but worked with his mother, Ruth, at the Muscatine Credit Bureau and also met Ada, his sister. May God give you strength at this difficult time. God Bless. Sharon Hiner Brodie (Beth Qualls' mother)"
"Dear Keith, Laurie, and family, So sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories you have stay forever in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers to you all."
"What a wonderful husband, father and friend. Our lives were blessed just by knowing Tim. Rest in peace."
"Tim was always kind, helpful and a wonderful friend. He made me laugh alot in high school. Our prayers and thought are with your family. "
"To the Baars' family-I'm so sorry to hear about Tim and am sending prayers and thoughts your way. Take Care."
"It is so hard to put to words what a blessing it was to have known Tim. He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend. The encouragement and helpfullness he gave to all will always be remembered. Shawn, I am here anytime you need to chat. Whitney we have a lot of pitching to do. Just remember your Dad will be smiling down on you. Your angel on your shoulder. Love you guys, Kathy and Lexi Reimers"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tim was an amazing man who touched so many lives with his smile and kindness. It was an honor to call him friend. May you find comfort in knowing he will always live on through his wonderful kids and will always live in our hearts. God got a special Angel and we will miss him dearly. Love & prayers, Mike, Starla & kids"
" Timothy was one of the greatest men I have ever know. A great husband, a wonderful father, and a great brother. Every one that knew him knows how lucky they are to have had him in there lives. He will be missed a great deal. "
"Shawn, Tyler, Whitney, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Tim was such a wonderful man and loving father. Mike, Jennifer, Kevin, Kelsey, Savannah, Maddie Albright"
"My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Tim was a wonderful man with a contagious smile. He will be greatly missed by many."
"Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, may God's healing touch comfort, support, and give you strength during this painful time. "
"Shawn, Tyler & Whitney, my heart aches for you and what you have to go thru...I am so glad I got to know Tim & have him in our family, whenever I would see him he always had a smile & wave, I thank God we were blessed with him, he was a truly good man and now he is one of God's angels, always watching over you, right there with his Mother & Grandma. We love you all & are there for you!!"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Shawn, Tyler, Whitney, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tim was such a great guy who loved you and you were his life. He made you laugh with his great sense of humor and always knew what to say! We are glad to have those great memories and they will forever be part if us! Bob, Jennifer, Becca, Kaitlyn, & Allison Haag"
"Shawn and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God's perfect peace surround you and carry you as you mourn the loss of your husband and father. Know that I will keep you all in my prayers."
"your family is in our prays and thoughts . tim will always be remembered for his smile"
"There is a place inside the heart where love lives always...and where nothing beautiful can ever be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Kris and Tim Stalkfleet Madeline, Mallery & Katrina "
"Shawn, Tyler, and Whitney....We are so sorry that you have to experience this horrible pain and hurt. Please find comfort in knowing that Tim was well liked, respected, and admired by many. We will miss watching his dance moves at recital time! May perpetual light continue to shine on him!"
"Shawn, Tyler, & Whitney - Words cannot express what you are going through right now. God decided He needed another angel and chose Tim. He will watch over you always. Please know I am here for you always. Thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Shawn, Tyler and Whitney - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Tim was a good man and he will always be with you and watching over everything you do. "I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love." ~Leo F. Buscagli"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can honestly say of all the people I have met in this life Tim was one of the best and he will be greatly missed by all the people who knew him."
"Shawn & family wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Tim will be missed here at work he was a pleasure to have around. "
"To The Family of Tim Baars,
Tim is not gone he is and always will be right there with all of you. Just because you can't see him doesn't mean that he is gone. He is still looking after you just in a different way. He is now your guardian angel.Live through his memories and he will always be alive. Being the great person he was God saw a need for him and called him home.You are all in our prayers."
"Shawn & family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. God bless you all. "
"Shawn, Tyler and Whitney - No words can express my sorrow for you at this time. You were all fortunate to share your lives with Tim and his love for each of you. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength. May you feel God encircling you all with His love and care. With thoughts of peace and courage for all of your family."
"The world was a better, richer place with Tim in it. His departure too soon from this life leaves us with a big hole in our hearts. Shawn, Ty and Whit, and all of Tim's family, you have our deepest, most heartfelt condolences."
"Shawn & Family, I have known Tim since 1st grade at McKinley. We shared some great times. i remember one time when I was in 5th grade, Tim was in 6th grade. We were in Mrs. Durst class. I sat by Tim and Darren Burr. Well Tim passed gas and I started laughing hysterically. Of course who got in trouble? ME. I remember she pushed me up against the portable and then I got sent to the principal Mr Evans. Tim never let me live that one down. Keep all these memories close they will help you go on! Jeff Webb j.webb@asapagparts.com "
"A saddness has come over the class of 1987. I will always remember Tims smile. Tim will fly with the angles and watch over his friends and family from above. Carla Coffman-James"
"I was very sorry to hear the news of Tim's passing. I have a lot of great memories of Tim from our time in high school. He was a good guy and this world is a lesser place without him in it. My sympathies and thoughts to the Baars family. "
"as a former coach n asst coach it was honor to have known tim on the field and off a man with a smile on his face and finding time to strike up a conversation or to listen i am sure the girls softball organization girls he coached and those who knew him at the games he will be missed by all whose hearts he touched my family sends our condolences and prayers to whitney and family sincerly marty bridget and samantha aguilar"
"Tim touched so many lives in such a positive way, as is so clear by reading these tributes. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers, and Tim will remain in our hearts forever."
"Shawn, Tyler & Whitney: My heart is breaking for the three of you; words can't seem to express how sorry I am. They say that God only takes the best and he definitely got an ANGEL for sure this time. The heart remembers most what it has loved best, cherish all your memories and happy times....May peace, love, family, friends and your faith in God help you thru this difficult time in your lives!"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Such sad news to hear about Tim's passing. My condolences to the entire family."
"We so thankful Hannah had the previlege to have Tim as an Asst. Coach. He seemed to be a very patient man and always had time to stop and chat. He will be deeply missed. Shawn wished I had more eliquent words to say...but all I can say is our hearts ache so much for your family. Take Care."
"Shawn, Whitney and Tyler- I'm so sorry for your loss. I know words are not enough but remember all the great times! Tim was an amazing guy! He is the only person I know that always walked around with a smile on his face. He was such a happy guy and could always cheer up anyone who was down! I know I will miss seeing that smile when I see you guys! You now have your very own Guardian Angel looking over you!! "
"I graduated with Tim and knew his family, wife and kids. He was always in good spirits and smiling. He was a good guy all around and there will be an empty space here without his prescence. Prayers and thoughts going out to his family. May he rest in peace."
"Whit, Ty and Shawn ~ I am so sorry. God was in need of a good angel - we will never know why he chose our friend and loved one but he will forever live on through our smile. Today has been so rough thinking of all the good times and laughs we had with Tim. Tim was one person and maybe the only person that I can honestly say that I always say had a smile on his face. He may have had a bad day but you never would guess because he gave life a big smile and moved on to live another day. He inspired a lot of people to do the same. Here are a hundred smiles just for you!!!! Love you guys dearly - Kenz"