Timothy E. Girard 1951 - 2016

GIRARD, COOK

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/20/2016 at 10:25:02

Sioux City Journal
10 July 2016

SIOUX CITY | Timothy E. Girard, 64, of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at a local hospital.

A celebration to remember and honor Tim will be Saturday, July 16, at Country Celebrations Event Center, 5606 Hamilton Blvd., Sioux City. The gathering will begin at 5 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m., and a time to remember and honor Tim will begin at 7 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Tim was born on Oct. 1, 1951, in Sioux City, the son of Virgil Paul Girard and Delores Jean (Girard) Johnson. He graduated from Leeds High School in 1970.

Tim married Cheri Cook in 1970 in Sioux City. Tim worked at MidAmerican Energy as an Instrument and Control Technician for 35 years, retiring in April of 2015.

He enjoyed reading, woodworking, hunting, traveling and most of all, spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, the love of his life, Cheri of Sioux City; son, Timothy Virgil Paul Girard of Sioux City; mother, Delores McDougall and her husband, Bill of Le Mars, Iowa; stepfather, Richard Burnight of Sioux City; siblings, Robyn Jones and her husband, Dennis of Alcester, S.D., Rich Burnight of Sioux City, and Ron Burnight of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Abigail and Anna Girard; and many other beloved friends and family members.

Tim was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Girard.