Timothy Rob Moodie

Tim was truly an American original in every sense of the phrase, combining creativity, humor, ingenuity, and warmth in a way that was entirely his own.

Born on October 24, 1954, in Superior, Wisconsin, Tim spent much of his childhood on the move. By the time he was 13 and his family settled in Edina, Minnesota, where he would later raise his own family, Tim had lived in 14 states due to his father’s work in the aerospace industry.

Tim graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1977 with a degree in Communications, Radio & Television Broadcasting. He began his career as a voice talent for radio and television commercials and worked in advertising as a copywriter for several agencies before starting his own business. That entrepreneurial path led him to the toy and game industry, where he spent more than 40 years as a designer and inventor, bringing imagination and joy to children and families around the world.

Tim was deeply involved in his children’s lives. He coached youth sports teams, participated in Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, and volunteered at countless swim meets as both an announcer and official. Tim and Barb were also proud members of the croquet group at the University Club in St. Paul, where they enjoyed camaraderie and friendly competition. Their motto was ‘it’s not how you play the game, it’s what you wear.’

A gifted home chef, Tim loved food and loved cooking for family and friends. Under his alter ego “Dr. Mop, the BBQ Doctor,” he even created his own line of spices and dry rubs—sharing his creativity, humor, and love through food.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Elizabeth Moodie, and his parents-in-law, Vernon and Bette Finson.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, and best friend, Barbara; his son, Griffin; his daughter, Colleen and son-in-law, James; and his cherished grand-dog, Moose. He is also survived by aunts and uncles on both sides of the family, cousins, and his nephews Brice and Brett Lehner, and many dear friends.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate healthcare teams at St. David’s Round Rock Hospital, Texas Oncology, and the many specialty physicians who cared for Tim over the years. A special thank-you to the in-house occupational, physical, and speech therapy teams at St. David’s Round Rock Hospital for their extraordinary care, kindness, and dedication. The family is eternally grateful.

Service Information

Friday, February 27

● Visitation with the family: 1:00–2:00 p.m.

● Memorial Service: 2:00–3:00 p.m.

● Reception: Immediately following the service

All visitation, service, and reception events on February 27 will be held at: Cook-Walden Capital Parks Funeral Home 14501 N. Interstate Hwy 35 Pflugerville, Texas

A separate Celebration of Life service honoring Tim will be held in Minnesota in Spring/Early Summer 2026 for friends and family unable to travel to Texas. Additional details will be shared at a later date.

In Lieu of Flowers

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tim’s honor to:

Austin Pets Alive! — a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to saving the lives of homeless animals, in honor of Tim’s beloved grand-dog, Moose. https://www.austinpetsalive.org/

TankProof — an Austin-based nonprofit dedicated to making swimming and water safety accessible to all through free swim lessons and community education programs. Tim’s children, Griffin and Colleen, and son-in-law James proudly volunteer with the organization. https://www.tankproof.org/