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Timothy Rodger Torrey
TIMOTHY RODGER TORREY
Springville
Timothy Rodger Torrey, 49, of Springville passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy surrounded by his loving family and the simplicity of sun shining on his face.
Celebration of Life services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. A second Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is handling Tim's arrangements.
Tim was born June 7, 1968, in Guttenberg, the son of Roger and Cheryl (Benskin) Torrey. He married Darcey Denham on June 17, 2013. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1988 and has worked the past 12 years at Houdak Auto. His passions were hunting, working on cars, Ford Mustangs, motorcycle rides, being outside and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Darcey; his parents; his brother, Eric (Angie) Torrey; his sisters, Tammy Torrey and Sarah (Dee) Swayze; three stepchildren, Amber Bena, Tim Bena (Kate Vandersee) and Luke Nyenhuis (Stephanie Adolphi); three grandchildren, Chloe, Bentley and Brooke; as well as his six nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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