Tim Keown, loving son, brother, and friend, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, December 19th at the age of 48. Tim was born to Duane Keown and Betty Jean Pearson in Monticello, Utah on February 3, 1970. Tim spent most of his adult life in Laramie near his parents and benefited from the opportunities provided by Ark Regional Services.
Relationships meant everything to Tim and those people in his life that were his friends, caretakers, and family were touched by his most genuine displays of affection. Whether it was a handshake, honorific like “Big” added to your name or just a loving hand on you, Tim showered his love.
Even though Tim faced many challenges, he appreciated good humor. Practical jokes always got a round of non-stop laughs. Tim loved many simple pleasures in life: birds at the feeder, plants around him, a home cooked meal, a dog by your side and dancing. In a family of teachers, he was the ultimate instructor of how to accept, appreciate and persevere.
His surviving family include his mother, Betty Jean Pearson; father, Duane Keown and his wife Joy Keown; sister, Julie Keown-Bomar, brother-in-law, Chuck, and nieces, Hailey and Maia. Tim was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herald and Bernice Keown; and RL and Ruth Pearson.
A celebration of life will be held on December 27th at 11 a.m. at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home, 2133 E Rainbow Ave., Laramie, Wyoming. A reception will follow at the home of Duane and Joy Keown, 2117 Spring Creek Dr. His ashes will be inturned at Greenhill Cemetery in a private family ceremony following the reception. In place of flowers please make donations to Ark Regional Services, 1150 N. 3rd, Laramie, WY
My condolences to you and your family Dr. Keown. May his memory be a blessing.
Thank you for sharing your son Tim with us at the Ark! He was truly one of the best teachers for all of us on how to accept, appreciate and persevere. I will always remember his laugh
Duane and Betty, Sorry for your loss. Positive thoughts and energy to you both. Your son had a great life because of the care and warmth you provided and modeled.
Betty, Duane, Joy, Julie, Chuck, Hailey and Maia... We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We hope your memories of Tim and his big, warm heart and kind smile offer comfort to you all. Love from Michigan, The Bomar Family
Betty, Duane, Joy, & Family We are so sorry to hear that Tim passed away suddenly. Tim was a very close and wonderful friend to our son, Chad. They were classmates in Cheyenne. We always enjoyed Tim's friendship and he will be greatly missed. May God provide you comfort during this difficult time. Chad, Darald, & Wanda Dykeman, Cheyenne, WY
Dr. Keown, I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I hope the warm memories of Tim and the joy he brought will comfort you all. My condolences.
So sorry for your loss Dr.Keown. Praying your family finds peace in this difficult time.