Timothy Craver

Bellingham, WA-----Timothy Craver, 32, died at his home in Bellingham, WA on August 17, 2007. Tim was born on December 16, 1974 in Hartford, CT and spent his childhood in Londonderry, NH.

Beloved son, brother, uncle, friend, mentor and coach, Tim leaves behind his parents, Peggy and Perry Craver, of Laconia, NH; sister, Karen Craver, and Erik Paddleford of Concord, NH; sister and her husband, Christina and Robert Szpila, of Brattleboro, VT; nephews: Ryan and Thomas, nieces: Lucy and Grace of Brattleboro, VT; special friend, Alexa Smith, of Bellingham, WA; and grandparents, Perry and Betty Craver, of Kennebunk, ME.

Tim was an adventurer and a student of life. He was a lover of nature.  Hiking, soccer and working with children were his passions. He cared deeply about the young people with whom he worked and played.

Tim was a sensitive, compassionate, soft spoken, thoughtful individual with a great sense of humor. He loved and was loved well by family and friends.

There will be no calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 11:00AM at St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, N.H. by Rev. Gary Kosmowski, Pastor of the Church.

Family Burial will be in the Perryville Cemetery, Dudley, MA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Whatcom Family YMCA, Tim Craver Scholarship Fund. 1256 N. State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225.

Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bellingham, WA is in charge of the Washington arrangements.  To view an online obituary, photo gallery and memorial guestbook go to www.westfordfuneralhome.com  

Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is in charge of the New Hampshire arrangements.