Grigori Timonin was born and raised in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where he proudly served his country in the Army. He then pursued a career as a railroad engineering, following his Father’s example. There was nothing he could not fix. “A man with golden hands”, as people said. Anything he set his mind to he could get it done or build it himself. He was married to the love of his life, Tamara, for 54 years and had two children, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Everyone loved and respected Grigori. He was tough and strong but had a big heart!