Timothy E. “Tim” Reese of Heppner died on April 17, 2023 in Spokane, Wash. at the age of 71.
He was born on Jan. 15, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minn. to Monte Thomas Reese II and Nora Lee Foley Reese.
Tim grew up and attended school in Minnesota with his five siblings. After graduation, he became an operator for the Sister & Brotherhood, IBEW Local 77 in Kennewick, Wash. Tim married Joan A. Barron on Oct. 22, 1994. He was a volunteer for Umatilla Fire and Ambulance for several years. He loved hunting, fishing and trail riding in the mountains with his beloved wife, Joan. Tim especially loved spending time with his three bonus children and seven grandsons.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Reese, Heppner; bonus daughter, Misty Haugen (Mike), Heppner; bonus sons, Bradley Reese (Rachel), Prosser, Wash. and Joseph Sanders, Pendleton; seven grandsons; sisters, Marsha Marx and Barbara Reese, both of Minnesota; brother, James Reese, Pendleton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Monte Reese; and a sister, Kathy Nazarian.
Tim’s memory will live on with all of his family and friends who loved him.
A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Contributions in Tim’s memory may be made to Umatilla Fire and Ambulance or Heppner Fire and Ambulance.
Tim’s family wishes to thank the Heppner EMS, Pioneer Memorial Hospital staff and Morrow County sheriff’s deputies and dispatchers for their care and compassion towards Tim and his family.
Please share memories of Tim with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
