July 6, 1956 - Jan. 20, 2013

ELKHART - Timothy A. "Tim" Routson Sr., 56, of Elkhart, passed away at his home at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, after a sudden illness.

He was born in Elkhart on July 6, 1956, to Larry D. and Dorothy (Ettline) Routson.

Surviving are his sons Shawn D. (Paula) and Timothy A. Jr. (Kristen) Routson, both of Elkhart; sisters Debra K. (Richard) Borosh of Elkhart, Sherry A. (Bill) Salamon of Osceola and Pamela S. (Ed) Patrick of Waterbury, Conn.; brother Jim C. (Dawn Myers) Routson of Michigan; his mother Dorothy Booz of Elkhart; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

His father preceded him in death.

In accordance with Tim's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services have been scheduled. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart.

Tim worked at several area manufacturers over the years including Robert Weed Plywood and AACOA of Elkhart and Western Rubber of Goshen. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.

Memorial donations may be given to the United Cancer Services of Elkhart County.

Missey Bussard-Troxel, Nappanee, IN Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherry Salomon, Osceola, IN to all who cared and loved my brother. thank you for all that you have done and been to Tim. He will be greatly missed. To Tim and Shawn know that you are in my prayers and that I love you and am here for you.

pamela ed patrick/zainc, waterbury, CT god bless u boys he was loved and he will deeply be missed my heart goes out to all of u that cared about him love his sister pam and ed zainc

Peggy Beheyt, elkhart, IN Tim and Shawn I'm sorry for your loss of your dad. I Love you both very much. Mom

RON & PRISCILLA SUGGS, ELKHART, IN Shawn and Tim, you have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. We are pryaing that God will give you strength during this tough time. Your old neighbors from Concord St. Ron and Priscilla Suggs

Debra Borosh, Elkhart, IN Rest in Peace big brother, love Debra, Richard, Mark and family. You will be deeply missed.....

Heather Burns, CASSOPOLIS, MI Paul and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you with sympathy.