Timithy Del Strickland passed away on September 24th, at the age of 82.

He was born in Mt. Harris, Colorado on September 13th, 1944, and was raised by his parents Artie Earl and Addie (Duran) Strickland.

He resided in Rawlins with his wife of 39 years, Sue Strickland, until her passing in 2025. He was a loving husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend.

He passed away comfortably in his home with his two fur babies, Kelby and Poppy by his side.

Tim loved his country music, old westerns, and whisky. Arrowhead hunting, shooting, metal detecting, collecting coins, and working on and restoring guns. He was an amazing craftsman, artist, and historian. He was funny, mischievous, onery, and Tim loved to tell stories! His special trademarks were his blue eyes and his moustache.

Tim lived and worked in many places. He harvested grapes as a young child. He worked in the farming industry, he was a ranch hand, a coal and uranium miner, and a correctional officer for over 30 years. He received a Letter of Commendation from the State of New Mexico, recognizing him for his professionalism and confidence in carrying out his responsibilities as a Correctional Officer. After retirement, he was a heavy equipment operator, and he worked at a hardware store.

Timithy did not wish to have a funeral service; instead, he asked to be scattered in his favorite places with some good ol Canadian Lord Calvert Whiskey.

Tim had 3 siblings, 5 children, 3 step-children, 11 grandchildren, and 2 step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: His loving wife Sue (Ainsworth) Strickland, mother and father Earl and Addie (Duran) Strickland, mother and father-in-law Ed and Gloria Ainsworth, siblings: Ray and wife Sharon Strickland, Sadie (Peggy) Strickland, Richard (Dick) and his wife Ann Strickland, nieces: Shelia Smith, Vicki Norris, Judy Hall and Anna Marie Rodriguez, nephews: Richard Strickland, Roll Strickland, and Gilbert Paiz, grandchild: Tishina Sharlie Fryer, and step-grandchild: Natalia (Johanson) Carter.

He is survived by: His nieces: Linda Coates, Maytrelle Stirckland, Zena Regan, Sharla Vincent, Karen Nordwick, nephews: Ray Strickland, Jay Strickland, Roll Strickland, Billy Hall, and Anthony Rodriguez.

His children: daughter Tina Marie, her husband Mathew Little, their son Lary Mark Clark II, and his daughter Emma Little; daughter DeeDee, her husband Lee Vega, their children David and Brandon Vega; Shane, his wife Andrea, and their children Amaya and Alyssa Strickland; daughter Andrea Woods, her children Sarrah Sprowls, Breanna Wilson, and Jimmy Junior Wilson; son James Woods, his children Mayson Waybright and Wyatt Mills; brother-in-law Jim and wife Connie Ainsworth; step-children Dawn Meidinger, her life partner Craig Lerfald; Gayle and Abe Sanchez, their child Thomas Sanchez; step-son David Meidinger and wife Jessica Black-Meidinger.

Other family and special friends: Tammy and Johnny Martinez, Mike Sanchez, Bill Frank, Jim and Gwen Healey, Donna Anderson, Sue Johanson, Ron and Bev Wilts, Linda Lawrence, Carla and Keven Jeffrey, Richard and Teresa Sanchez, Maria Mendoza and Jolene (Brittney) Rue Maddock.

The family would like to extend a Special Thank You to: His caregivers Maria Mendoza and Elizabeth Alexander. Both wonderful CNAs who took care of Tim with respect, kindness, and compassion. We thank God for you, and we all love you both! The doctors and nurses at North Platte Valley Clinic and Medical Center in Saratoga, Wyoming for the excellent care he received there! Special nurse Kris Spraggins (BOB), who went above and beyond for Tim, you had a special place in his heart! Also, to Dr. Charles Young and Sherissa, we appreciate you both for being available for us and Tim. Thank you!