Timothy Place

Timothy “Tim” Place ran off to the great beyond at his home in Ewa Beach, Hawai‘i, on May 14, 2026. He was a devoted husband, a dedicated father, and a man who expressed his love through action—always doing, always showing up for the people he cared about.

Born on July 10, 1946, in Davenport, Iowa, to Dorothy and Glenwood Place, Tim carried with him a deep sense of responsibility, loyalty, and resilience that shaped his life. He graduated from Central High School in 1964 and began working for Montgomery Elevator—now KONE—the same year. He retired in 2014 after an extraordinary 50 years of service.

Tim shared his life with his wife, Marsha, building a partnership that endured for more than five decades. They married on November 14, 1970, and together raised four children—Marc, Michael, Beth, and Adam—who will remember their father as deeply present, endlessly supportive, and the funniest person in the family.

As a father, Tim was involved in his own unmistakable way. He participated in scouting, spent countless hours outdoors, and became well-known for chasing his kids around the neighborhood—something the children insist was for discipline, though it has since become one of the family’s favorite stories, second only to the infamous “prayers for salvation” when all the adult children were under one roof.

Tim spent decades driving a tow boat while his children waterskied, patiently driving up and down the river so they could enjoy every possible run—or waiting nearby to pull one out of the water. He loved driving the boat daily for practices and during water ski shows. He also showed up consistently to improve the park where those shows were performed. Whether on the water or on dry land, Tim found ways to make things possible for his kids and to be present, even when he preferred to stay in the background.

Over the years, Tim’s home and life expanded to include many others. He supported a number of “adopted” children—friends and extended family who found in him a steady presence, a place to land, and someone who made sure they were included. His influence extended quietly but meaningfully beyond his immediate family.

Tim’s eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren brought him genuine joy, and their presence never failed to bring a smile to his face. He is survived by his sister, Sandy; his wife, Marsha; and all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He will be missed, talked about often, and fondly remembered for being forever dependable—for showing up, for his humor, for always being ready to help, and for his perfectly timed wisecracks.

After a complicated journey from O‘ahu to the mainland, memorial services will be held at Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport, Iowa, on June 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to CurePSP (www.curepsp.org) in support of education and research for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.