Tim Wilt (6/24/1990 – 8/27/2016) was an incredible human being, son, brother, and friend. He loved people, life, adventure, and pushing himself to do better. Trying to set another personal record for holding his breath underwater, Tim succumbed to shallow water blackout on August 21, 2016 and died six days later from severe brain damage. His many interests included cycling, ballet, swimming, SCUBA diving, sky diving, knife sharpening, cribbage, web development, and traveling. He spoke four languages and was beginning to learn German for an adventure to Europe for which he bought a one-way ticket the day before his accident. While Tim’s friends and family believe he was taken too soon, we do find peace in the fact that he lived a full and wonderful life while at the same time enriching the lives of everyone who knew him.
“The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long.” – Lao Tzu.
If ever there were one sentence to sum up Tim’s life, that’s it.
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10 responses to “Tim Wilt”
I’m so saddened and sorry to learn of Tim’s passing. Our hearts go out to Andy and Tim’s mother with our heartfelt regrets that we never had the chance to meet this remarkable young man. We hope his love and your memories of him will bring you some comfort.
I never met Tim, but I know his Dad & Mom. It touches me deeply to learn of Tim’s passing, and to sense the loss that his family and friends are experiencing. I pray that the memories that they have of Tim will bring them comfort, knowing that he still lives in their hearts, and is waiting to be reunited with them someday.
Tim you will always be here with us and everyone you have had the opportunity to meet! You were an outstanding person to be around and I know that there are so many angels that are thinking the same thing! Have fun up there and watch over us until the day we all meet up again! We all love you man and cherished the time we got to spend with you!
I only knew Tim for a short time but he made a big impact with his skills and talent. He will be greatly missed.
Taken too soon but what an incredible journey he was on in such a short period of time.
Im so sorry for your loss, we too lost our Papa (Ruben) to swb this july. Rest assure that Tim and Papa will continue to touch lives and now save them. I pray that your family too, finds peace during this difficult time <3
Hi there. I had the pleasure of meeting Tim at our good friends wedding this summer. Amie, Tims sister is one of my closest friends. Tim was a wonderful human being. We got very close the last couple months. The bond we had was something so special. He taught me how to live and how to love like no other. We always enjoyed each others company. I miss him everyday. I will always cherish our memories. He was the smartest and most caring man that ever walked into my life. I will continue to be adventurous and live my life to the fullest in your memory.
Love always
Briana Cyr
I had the chance to get to know Tim for only a few short months, but in those months he taught me how to live life to the fullest. He always had wonderful words of wisdom in any conversation that we held. Tim looked at the positive in every situation with a beautiful smile. While he lived with Amie, his older sister, I felt like he was my little brother and we could talk about anything. I hope we can spread this awareness and save others’ lives. Miss You Tim!
Tim had a wildly rare purity about him. The passion and genuineness with which he lived his life was and is an inspiration to every person blessed enough to have shared a moment or two in his sunlight. To say he burned brightly is beyond true. If we all could live our lives with hearts as open, curious, and loving as Tim’s, the world would be a pretty beautiful place. My memories of him inspire me to try to do so every day.
Hi. I had the pleasure to be Tim’s mom for 26 beautiful years. He was an incredible human being and if one person can be saved because of this website, it will help his family and me heal.