Timothy John

Bokmeyer

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Timothy John Bokmeyer

Jun 24 1946 - Mar 09 2021

Timothy John Bokmeyer of Dallas, Texas, was born in Mason City, Iowa, on June 24, 1946, to Max Carl Bokmeyer and Marianna (Kaap) Bokmeyer.  He passed away on March 9, 2021, at the age of 74 after a courageous and inspirational fight against Myelodysplastic Syndrome.

Tim proudly served his country as an active-duty and reserve officer in the United States Navy Dental Corps, retiring as a Captain after 23 years of service.  He began his civilian dental career in Dallas at the VA Hospital and quickly realized he had a passion for teaching and helping others.  This ultimately led Tim to the Baylor College of Dentistry where, as a senior-year dental professor, he nurtured the education of numerous future dentists and built lifelong friendships.

Tim dedicated his life to the Lord and set a Godly example every day. He was active in his church and utilized his gift of teaching as an ESL instructor. Tim had a strong desire to learn and liked to try new activities such as wooden boat building and real estate.  He loved flying, sailing, reading, watching sporting events, and most of all, spending time with his family.  Tim never met a stranger, and the number of lives he touched is innumerable.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

Tim is survived by his beloved wife Marla Kay (Hefton) Bokmeyer; children: Matt Bokmeyer and wife, Gwen, Aaron Bokmeyer and wife, Melody, Erika Batzler and husband, Bryan, Alison Smith and husband, Micah; eight grandchildren: Paige, Tatum, Alex, Caroline, Noelle, Benjamin, Everleigh, and Torin; sister, Deborah Arthur and husband, Brad; brothers, Mark Bokmeyer and wife, Anna, and Seth Bokmeyer and wife, Julie; and many more family members.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on March 29, 2021, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas, 75013.

Tim’s memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on March 30, 2021, at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 7820 Silverado Trail, McKinney, Texas, 75070 for all who would like to attend.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery for family only.

It was Tim’s wish that any memorial tributes be made in the form of monetary donations to the LLS (https://bit.ly/3lJaZNI) and two Christian missionary families he was passionate about supporting (https://bit.ly/3vRqIit).

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