Timothy Joseph Jank, 69
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 6 months, 3 weeks AGO
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Tim passed peacefully at home in Hayden Lake, Idaho, on Sept. 8, 2025, age 69, with his fly-fishing gear packed for the Clark Fork River. We've decided to make that trip happen for him anyway. If Tim taught us anything, it's that adventures don't wait.
Born on Dec. 7, 1955, in Saginaw, Mich., Tim was the youngest of five and a natural at making life unforgettable. He helped lead Arthur Hill High to a still-standing undefeated, unscored-upon football season. After graduating from Alma College, he worked as a CPA in Chicago until spreadsheets gave way to a cross-country drive in a Porsche he restored, a Newport Beach romance and marriage to Pam in 1982.
Together, they raised three spirited kids, remodeled homes and, in 1990, traded California's bustle for Coeur d'Alene, Idaho's lakes and trees. Tim built custom homes; Pam worked in real estate. Their final home overlooked the waterfalls and ponds of Avondale Golf Club, where Tim golfed and entertained with gusto.
Tim lived big; he didn't dabble; he devoured life, restoring classic cars, backpacking Europe, hunting, fly-fishing, ocean fishing, golfing and boating across the entire globe. He had an unmatched sense of humor, the constant jokester. He lived by his motto: "He who dies with the most toys wins." And while we can't confirm the scoreboard, we're quite sure he's in the lead.
Tim left a lasting impression on everyone lucky enough to cross his path, his laughter, his generosity and his zest for life echoing long after his stories are told.
Survived by his wife, Pamela Joy (Brown); children Brandon, Allison Williams, Travis; grandchildren Matthew, Hadley Williams, Lillian, Anastasia; siblings Barbara Jo Young, Mary Sue Delrez and Michael H. Jank.
Preceded by his parents, Paul F. Sr. and Barbara J. (Poulson) Jank and his brother, Paul F. Jr.
Celebration of life is Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., Clark Fork River, north of Saint Regis, Mont. Contact Allison (208-416-1204) or Pam (208-661-2282). In lieu of flowers, bring or send your best "Tim-isms" to share.