Timothy Buckley DeGraw

Tim DeGraw was our beloved son. He died February 26, 2022 from untreated colon cancer. Throughout his 37 years, he always told us he had a great life, at least for most of it. A brilliant child and young man, Tim never quite seemed to find his niche in this world. He was always searching for that perfect place--one that would make him happy, excite his intellect and be meaningful to the world. Tim graduated from Occidental College and was constantly on the hunt for knowledge. The subject didn't much matter - he wanted to know how the sun's gases impacted earth, how to replace a lock or fix a broken computer screen. When Tim became interested in something, he became very interested and delved into the most obscure and bizarre details of said topic. Although he grew up in a strongly pro-dog household, Tim developed a great affinity for cats. He leaves behind two of his own beloved cats, and likely many cherished neighborhood strays. An Eagle Scout, Tim loved the outdoors. Despite these many accomplishments, Tim struggled to find peace as he grew older. Drugs gained a foothold and would not let go. At different rehab centers, Tim's counselors and others would often remark on...[more]

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w inspirational and funny he was, even with the challenges he faced. Sadly, drugs continued to eat away at him and deeply affected his life path. Regardless, we remain proud of Tim. He was a devoted son and regularly told us how much he loved growing up in our family. We kissed and hugged often. Tall, blue eyed and blond haired, Tim made friends wherever he went. He had the opportunity to travel to the Ukraine, France, Italy, Amsterdam, London and Mexico. While growing up, our family would rent houses on the beach with our neighbors in Rocky Point and the kids would entertain each other all day. Tim loved visiting Coronado Island with his maternal grandparents, Norine and Tom Hannah. He could spend all day on the beach. His paternal grandmother, Marion DeGraw, always said Tim and his sister Anne were the joy of her life. She never believed she would become a grandmother and reveled in it. Tim and his two older brothers, James and Matt Harmon, often tormented their youngest sister, Anne DeGraw. Together, they helped her develop a strong personality while creating a great sense of humor in them all. Regardless of his own issues, Tim cared deeply about others, especially for those unable to care for themselves. While often close to broke himself, Tim would give his last dollar to someone whom he thought needed it more. Tim's death creates a void in our hearts and leaves empty a space that he should have filled in our world--but he struggled to find enough peace to stay here among us. It is our hope that Tim can now find that elusive peace and know that he is forever loved and missed by many. If your heart is as large as Tim's, please contribute to the charity of your choice in his memory or perhaps, give of yourself the next time you see an individual in need. No services are planned at this time.