TIMOTHY "TIM" K SEIFRIED
JANUARY 27, 1946 - MARCH 2, 2015
Timothy "Tim" K Seifried, 69, of Farmington passed away early Monday, March 2, 2015 at his home. Tim was born January 27, 1946 in Sterling, Colorado to the late Donald Raymond Seifried and Irene Annette Holmes Seifried.
Tim is in heaven now playing catch with his father Donald Seifried and fishing with his nephew Jason Seifried and Jason's dog "Snuggles".
He was the first of four children. Tim graduated from Farmington High School in May of 1964. He played football, basketball and baseball for the "Mighty Scorpions". He was a member of the FHS Football Alumni Association. Shortly after graduation, Tim was in a car accident leaving him a paraplegic, but to everyone who knew him this was not a handicap.
Tim graduated from the Elkins Institute of Radio broadcasting in Dallas, TX in October of 1969, upon returning to Farmington he went to work for KENN Radio from 1969 to 1990. After leaving KENN, Tim worked for the Independent Mobility Systems from August 1990 to 1997.
He was a representative and member of the executive council of New Mexico Statewide Independent living council from 1987 - 1996.
Tim leaves behind his mother Irene Seifried; sister Deb (Guy) Garretson of Farmington; brothers Mark (Starr) Seifried of Albuquerque, Ray (Fran) of Seattle, Washington, nieces Jennifer (Jay) Ely of Calgary, Canada, Dawn (Jared) Howell of Farmington, Ashton Garretson of Farmington, nephew Mike Davis of Farmington; great niece Abbey Ely, great nephews Austin and Andrew Ely and Garret and Logan Howell, many cousins, 1 aunt, 100's of very special friends and acquaintances.
The Seifried family wishes to thank all of Tim's caregivers.
Cremation will take place and memorial services are Wednesday, March 4th at 2:00 p.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. in Farmington, with Tim's friends Edie Laughlin and Joe Hill officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to San Juan Center for Independence, 1204 San Juan Blvd., Farmington, NM 87401
Tim's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., (505) 325-8688
Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com
Service Details
Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 2:00pm, Brewer Lee & Larkin Funeral Home
Interment Details
Farmington Crematory