Mr Timothy James Baxter

      “Anything is possible.” That is what Mr Timothy James Baxter believed about life. He was a creative man, a perpetual inventor, who seemed to be able to find a solution for any difficulty confronting him. He had faith in his ability to find those solutions. Tim (2 Scoops) thoroughly enjoyed understanding how things worked. He possessed an inquisitive, confident, and rational nature matched with a versatile and agile mind. Tim was a person who believed that he could achieve whatever he set out to do.

      Tim was born on December 11, 1957 at Edmonton Hospital in Edmonton Alberta. His parents were Norma and Mel Baxter. Tim was raised in Drayton Valley. He showed his ingenuity even as a child. When he was confronted with a problem, Tim could develop an imaginative solution, and he derived satisfaction from knowing he had that ability.

      This same talent for finding solutions had a positive bearing on Tim's family relationships. Tim was raised with 4 siblings. 3 older sisters Bonnie Cindy and Melony and one older brother Beverly (Buzz). When a difficult situation or dilemma arose within the family, Tim was always there to help figure out a solution for making things work.

      As a young boy, Tim could be found building and inventing new and different things. He was curious, resourceful and interested in anything original. Tim enjoyed Boxing, Speed skating, and horse back riding and motor motorcycle riding. He was a golden glove in junior boxing. In his spare time he liked fixing up old cars.

      Tim was socially resourceful, an expressive person who was willing to try new things. These qualities drew a lively circle of friends around him. Always interested in his friends' activities and interests. He was sought after by people who recognized that he was generous with his time and energy, and these same friends found Tim or to be very stimulating company. Tim's humor and curiosity were contagious for those around him. While growing up, some of his best friends were Mark Karen Garth Gary and Mike. Later in life, he became friends with many Jay Roy Gord Ron Scott.

       Tim was adept at devising original and creative ways to enhance and improve the marriage partnership. Tim was an entertaining conversationalist who was quick to respond to his spouse's needs. He was a vibrant personality and he enjoyed verbally sparring with Sue. In fact, those who knew him often remarked that Tim loved to argue for argument's sake. He was very perceptive in recognizing others' feelings, especially regarding Sue's.

Tim and Sue were married April 10 2004 at the Forever and Always Chapel in Las Vegas Nevada; Through this marriage Tim was blessed with 2 step children whom he already had an active part in their childhood years, Amanda and Jessica. He was also blessed with 2 grandchildren, Amanda's step daughter Kali (3 years old) and Jessica's son Aaron (5 months old.)

      As a born inventor, Tim was definitely in his element in his work place. He could easily create new and innovative systems, and incorporate those changes to bring a fresh approach to any work situation. Tim was a focused worker with a strong drive for achievement. He could assess all of the options before him and, using his analytical skills, could comfortably find answers that no one else had even considered. His personal initiative inspired those around him. Tim was always good at getting a project started. His primary occupation was a long haul truck driver. He was employed for Points North and ran the ice roads for years then moved on to heavy haul throughout the states the last 6 years he was employed by BC Master Blasters as their mechanic and long distance truck driver. Tim always made an effort to be a team player, doing what needed was necessary in order to get the job done.

      Tim's passion for finding a better way to do things was often an end in itself for him. In fact, that interest by itself became something of a hobby for this perpetual problem solver. Since Tim was always searching for new and unusual activities, he developed many interests and leisure pursuits. Some of the things he became an “expert” in might come as a surprise to those who knew him, but most friends and family understood that Tim simply couldn't be limited to just a few activities or ideas. His favorite pursuits were fixing things anything the bigger the equipment the better. He had a real knack for wiring. He loved to light up the yard;

      Tim's recreational sports included bowling and horse back riding. Tim was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were boxing and wrestling.

      With all of his talents, his ingenuity, his solutions and inventiveness, it is no surprise that Tim received public recognition for his competence. With the drive and ability to meet any challenge, Tim accumulated a long list of achievements throughout his life. Some of his most prestigious awards included junior golden glove.

      Having the opportunity to visit and explore a new place always intrigued Tim' Traveling and going away on vacations offered yet another opportunity for Tim to expand his ever-growing inventory of knowledge. Favorite vacations included Mazatlan Mexico Eastern Caribbean Western Caribbean and the Southern Caribbean.

            Tim passed away on November 18, 2008 at Langley Memorial Hospital. From Jan 15 2008 until Aug 22 2008 Not one of 5 specialists could figure out what was wrong. His own Doctor was also very frustrated, Tim's personal Doctor finally sent him into Langley Emergency with orders he was not to be released until they had solved this 8 month problem. It was the internal medicine Dr at Langley that finally after 24 hours consulted with all the rest of his specialists, how on earth can a healthy man all of a sudden in 8 months have every organ in his body have something wrong with it. Thyroid (It ran in the family) Heart (His Dad died of a heart attack) Lungs (he was a smoker) Colon (what up here) Liver (this isn't possible). He was then diagnoised with Hemochromatosis.

      During his lifetime, nothing appeared impossible to Tim (2 Scoops.) He met the words “it can't be done” with the enthusiastic challenge of a “wanna bet” attitude. Tim was able to recognize the possibilities a new idea held, even when those around him could not. For Tim or 2 Scoops, the traditional way of doing things fell short of his expectations, especially if there were original and untested methods for handling a challenge. For Mr Timothy James Baxter, the fun of living his life could be found in the challenge.