of Benton, AR
May 12, 1916 - March 26, 2013
Alexine R. Timm, age 96, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013. She was born on May 12, 1916 in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Alexis and Florence Menard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Donald Burton Timm, and her eight siblings.
Mrs. Timm was a lifelong advocate for those in need. She served as the executive director of the Garland County Mental Health Association, and helped found Jackson House of Hot Springs, serving as the first chairman of the board. She was recognized as Mental Health Volunteer of the Year - 1980, and was honored to meet with First Lady Rosalyn Carter in Washington, D.C. as a result. She loved: her family, books, growing things, lively discussions about the Bible, watching birds, encouraging second helpings at meals, winning at word games, laughter, every tree she saw, and knowing God who was the foundation of her life.
Survivors include her three sons: Matthew Timm and wife Carol King of Nashville, TN, Joel Timm and wife Kristine of Van Nuys, CA, and Jonathan Timm and wife Cyndi of Little Rock; three daughters: Carolyn Spillers and husband David, Elizabeth Selby and husband John, all of Benton, and Victoria Taff and husband Russ of Nashville, TN; 6 grandsons: Nathan, Andrew, and Daniel Spillers, Joshua Timm, Zachary Selby, and Julian Timm; 5 granddaughters: Sarah Winne, Leah Opitz, Caroline Timm, and Madi Rose and Charlotte Taff; 3 great grandsons: Cameron and Adam Spillers and Julien Allison; 4 great granddaughters: Anna Rose Timm, Perri and Finley Opitz, and Cecilia Allison.
Visitation will be from 6:00 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 1, 2013 at the funeral home.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 2. 2013 at Crestview Memorial Park, Hwy 70 East, Hot Springs, AR under the direction of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). Her six grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Jackson House, 705 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901.
What an impressive legacy! Dr. Matt Timm was my supervisor at Tn Voices for Children in Nashville. I have never know a more compassionate and kind person. I now understand much of his character and personality after reading about his precious mother. Her love of people, family and God will live on through her family, especially Matt Timm. May God comfort each of you as her family. Paul
Mrs. Timm was a wonderful, caring, engaged and community minded lady. I've known her from the age of 6. I will miss her. Her legacy will live on through the many organizations she helped to found and the lives she touched and changed forever!
We are so blessed to have known Mr & Mrs Timm.
Our sympathies to all the family.
God Bless!
Mrs. Timm sounds like a wonderful lady who led an amazing life. A life that we could learn from. My husband and I are friends of Daniel Spillers. We give our condolensces to your family.
What a lovely tribute to Mrs. Timm. I especially like the sentence with all the things she loved. I am the widow of Robert C. (Bob) White and my sister-in-law Jeanette White sent me this link. My late husband Bob always spoke with love about the Timm family. Certainly Alexine had a life well-lived. I send my warmest wishes to all her family.
Sending our sympathies your way. We are proud to have know such a fine woman! You are blessed to have had her with you for so long. When she & Don moved to Benton, it was a great loss to Hot Springs, but I know they were happy there to be closer to family.
We have wonderful memories of Mr. & Mrs. Timm during our years in Hot Springs. What an incredible legacy they left!
May all the Timm family experience the healing presence of God in the midst of your profound loss.
Alexine was a lovely, lovely lady who will be remembered for her smile, her many kindnesses and the family that she raised. She and Don made a difference in our world. Sissi Brandon
My deepest sympathy is extended to the whole family.
You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.