Timothy Stephen Nordtvedt

Timothy Nordtvedt, loving husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully attended by his family on November 14th, 2024, at home. He was born in Fergus Falls, MN on January 30,1950. His early years were spent in Japan, where his parents were missionaries. He graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Fergus Falls, MN and University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND.

Tim married Julie McGurran on August 23, 1974. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Matilda Nordtvedt.

Tim taught English in Japan for two years, alongside his wife, Julie. On their return to the states, he started his career as a history teacher, basketball coach, and bus driver in Grace City, ND. Moving to Everett, WA he worked at Boeing, then as a building inspector for Snohomish County. Founding his own company, PacRim Code Services, he served as Building Official to the communities of Granite Falls, Stanwood, Mill Creek, and Tulalip Tribes. Returning to his teaching roots, he taught at Edmonds Community College at night, while running his company.

A long-time member of Hope Church at Silver Lake, Tim served as an Elder, taught Sunday School, and worked in the children’s program. He was passionate about golf, racquetball, and reading. Traveling with his wife, Julie, and friends was another joy that filled his days. In his later years, he enjoyed watching his grandchildren play basketball, track, swim, and participate in plays.

He is survived by three children, Kjerstin Nordtvedt Lee, (husband, Jesse), Snohomish, WA, Erika Ganje, (husband, David), Snohomish, WA and Joshua Nordtvedt, (wife, Megan), Seattle, WA; nine grandchildren, Caleb, Madeleine, and Josiah Lee; Lola, Mateo, and Cohen Ganje; and Audrey, Ingrid, and Rose Nordtvedt. He is also survived by brothers, Joel Nordtvedt (wife, Marybeth), of Sea Tac, WA, and Mark Nordtvedt (wife Judi), of Eau Claire, WI.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, December 7th, at Maple Park Church, 17620 60th Ave W, Lynnwood. A private interment will be held at Floral Hills Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Lutheran Brethren World Missions “Living Water Wells” or “Chad Schools Project”, at clba.org/give-online.