In Memory of Dave Timson '75

Our brother and friend Dave Timson (Gamma Zeta ’75), 56, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview , Ill. He was the loving husband of Reggie Wanland Timson; devoted father of Kyle David, 21, and Andrew Scott, 20; beloved brother of George and Suzanne Timson Barker; and son of the late George Harold and Betty Jean (Behrens) Timson.
 
A 1971 graduate of Mount Prospect High School , David earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in 1976 from the University of Illinois in Champaign , where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
 
He pursued his career in the investment finance field serving a variety of financial and planning positions including director of Venture Management and Analysis for Greyhound Capital Corporation, executive director/partner in the Private Markets Group of Brinson Partners, Inc., and ultimately became a valued partner for the past 24 years in the highly respected investment firm of Adams Street Partners, LLC in Chicago. Dave served on the board of Enfora, Inc. and Greeley & Hansen. He was responsible for the Birds Eye, Esselte, Hertz, Kappa Smufit and Leiner investments. He was also instrumental in investing in companies such as Microchip Technology, Morningstar Foods, SalesLogix and Scientific Protein Labs to mention a few.
 
He was an avid reader and had passions for fitness, golf, automobiles, but most importantly, his friends and family. He served as an exemplary role model for all of those who were fortunate to know and love him.
 
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Evan's Scholar Foundation, 1 Briar Road ,Golf, IL 60029.
 
The above picture is of Steve “Jiggs” & Beth Lamb, Bill “Buckets” and Barbara Ganey, Dave & Reggie Timson at the Timsons' place in Arizona.  Jiggs, Buckets and Dave were all Gamma Zeta ‘75’s.

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