Tim was born in Eugene, Oregon on December 31, 1956 to Jean Marie (McDowell) and Gary Parks.  He lived in Eugene until age 6 when his family moved to Alaska.

He attended school in Sitka and Ketchikan. As a teen he was always busy working on motorcycles, shellacking logs, building models or some other project. His dream was to become a diesel mechanic.

At age 17 he  convinced his Mom to let him enlist in the Army to get the training he would need. He was  stationed at Ft Lewis, Washington.

Sadly, at age 18 he was diagnosed with Schizophrenia. He  was blessed to have amazing support and care provided by his family for the remainder of his  life. In the beginning his paternal Grandmother Ellen Parks cared for him in Roseburg, Oregon  until she was no longer able to at which me he moved to Friday Harbor to live with his Mom and Ken Nash. He resided with his Mom until her passing in 2020 at that time he moved to Bandon,  Oregon to live out the rest of his days with his Brother and Sister-in-law, Rusty and Diane Lluellyn. 

Tim touched many hearts and had friends and acquaintances from everywhere he had ever  been. 

He is survived by his Brother and Sister-in-law Rusty and Diane Lluellyn, His Sister and Brother in-law Cyndi Pfeifer and John Dibble, His Sister Misty Rice, His Aunt Pay LaViolee, an Uncle  Donnie Parks, Nieces Alicia Pfeifer, Jamie Lluellyn, Jennifer Williams (Jonathan) Journey Rice and Nephew Nicholas Pfeifer. He is also survived by great nieces and nephews, a great, great niece and numerous cousins. Tim also leaves behind his beloved dog Gladys. 

He was preceded in death by his Mother Jeannie Rice, Ken Nash, his Father Gary Parks and step  father Capt. Cecil Rice