Timothy Robert Fairbank |
| Posted 2021-11-24 by mhenderson |
| Published by Today's News Herald from Nov. 23 to Nov. 24, 2021 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Timothy Robert Fairbank, 75, died peacefully Nov. 5, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his wife by his side. Tim was born Dec.14, 1945 in Baltimore to Francis Perigo and Eleanor Rae (Hatter) Fairbank. He was stationed in Vietnam and Japan before moving to North Bay area of California. His final move was to Lake Havasu City in June 2006. Tim went to school in Baltimore. He was on his high school swim team and became a lifeguard teaching seniors to swim. He earned his college degree at Sonoma State University in California. Tim served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1970. Tim's MOS in the Army was Crypto Communications which led to his telecommunications career for 34 years at AT&T, RCA, SBS, MCI and Sprint. In 2004, he joined his wife Kathy at her travel agency working side-by-side for 17 years. Tim married Kathleen Darby (Cushnie Poe Clark) Fairbank on Nov.9, 1990 on a bridge overcrossing Highway 101 in Rohnert Park, California, live on radio. Tim loved scuba diving, dancing, shooting pool and traveling anywhere in the world. His favorite musician was Jimmy Buffet and "Pencil Thin Mustache" was his favorite song. Tim was a past exalted ruler at Elks Lodge #2399 and a member of Eagles Aerie #4299, as well as the local Moose Lodge, American Legion and VFW in Lake Havasu City. Tim is survived by his wife, Kathy; his sons, Timothy Patrick and Eric Robert (twins) Fairbank; his brothers F. Martin, John Carrol, David Hatter and Thomas Lewis Fairbank; nine nieces, seven nephews and 16 great-nieces/nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fran and Eleanor Fairbank; his brother Charles Michael Fairbank and one niece. A Lodge of Sorrow (Elks Celebration of Life) and military honors will be held at B.P.O. Elks Lodge #2399 on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 at 11 a.m. in the Social Quarters. Margaritas and a light lunch will be served. In lieu of flowers or cards, please make a donation to your favorite charity. |
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