Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Yours is a huge loss to us all, Br. Tim and Sis. Bywater

Timothy Robert Bywater, 81, and Kathleen (Ellis) Bywater, 83, longtime members of the B7 Ward, passed away unexpectedly, but together in their home from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning on August 21, 2023 in St. George.

Tim and Kathy met in Salt Lake City and married along the Madison River at the "wedding of the waters" in Yellowstone National Park. Kathy studied at Utah State University and had a particular interest in history.  She was also voted homecoming queen and had a heart of pure gold.

Tim received a Ph.D. in English from the University of Utah and taught English literature and film for 35 years at Utah Tech University in St. George. Tim and Kathy enjoyed raising their children and spending summers working in national parks. Tim first worked for the National Park Service in Washington, D.C. and then spent more than 40 summers working as a park ranger in Yellowstone, Denali, and Grand Teton National Parks. Tim's intense passion for fly fishing and Kathy's love of nature had them enjoying many wonderful days searching for beautiful places to take one more cast on a Wyoming river.

Tim and Kathy were doting parents to their four children, David, Stephen, Anne, and Robyn as well as grandparents to Kate, Wren, Jack and Hazel. Family adventures were always filled with love and lots of laughter.

Tim and Kathy were passionate travelers exploring the world's beauty and history. Their enthusiasm for life was boundless and contagious. They will be dearly missed.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, September 2 in Lehi, UT.  They were laid to rest side-by-side as they were in life.

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