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 Timothy Magnus Shea - Sonoma, CA
N 38° 17.969 W 122° 27.393
10S E 547518 N 4239183
This dedicated bench is one of a few located within Veterans Memorial Park Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMPY9F
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2015
Views: 2
Located at Veterans Memorial Park Cemetery are a few dedicated benches to local servicemen. This particular bench made of marble contains a small plaque in front that reads:
IN MEMORY OF
TIMOTHY MAGNUS SHEA
CPL. US ARMY RANGER
SEPT 13, 1982 - AUG 25, 2005ROTARY CLUB SONOMA VALLEY
There are a few online obituaries for Timothy. FindaGrave.com contains one here that reads:
 Cpl. Timothy M. Shea of Sonoma, California told friends that he wanted to be an Army Ranger. Some had doubts that the popular guy known for his wild personality and love of cars, could make the cut. He had found direction in his life with the military after graduating from high school in 2001 unsure of what to do next. Tim loved to discover the world, from running with the bulls in Pamplona to a trip to England that was almost derailed when his fascination with a British history museum caused him to nearly miss his departure train. He earned both the Bronze Star with Valor and the Purple Heart. Born at home, Tim graduated from St. Vincent de Paul High School in Petaluma, CA in 2001, where he played football for four years as a Starting Lineman. He was elected Homecoming King his senior year. In his all too brief life, Tim won the friendship of almost everyone he met. He loved the camaraderie of cooperative effort, whether on the athletic field, at a party, or in the environs of the United States Army. Tim had a belief in the innate goodness of everyone and a joy of living that was evidenced by his intense love of History, Learning, and Adventure. As a "Renaissance Man," he could speak on topics ranging from the Peloponnesian War to the finer points of marinating a steak to perfection. His football jersey, number 57, was retired September 7, in a ceremony at Saint Vincent de Paul High School. He is survived by his parents, William M. and Mary Shea, his sister, Sara; his maternal grandparents Magnus and Maria Studer. He was 22.
Army
3rd Battalion
75th Ranger Regiment
Fort Benning, Georgia
Another obit on Legacy.com here contains additional info for Timothy and reads:
SHEA, Timothy Magnus 22, died of combat related injuries in Iraq, August 25, 2005. Tim was a member of the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Bravo Company, an Elite Corps of the United States Army, where he earned both the Bronze Star with Valor and the Purple Heart. Born at home in Sonoma, CA, on September 13, 1982, Tim graduated from St. Vincent de Paul High School in Petaluma, CA in 2001, where he played football for four years as a Starting Lineman. He was elected Homecoming King his senior year. In his all too brief life, Tim won the friendship of almost everyone he met. He loved the camaraderie of cooperative effort, whether on the athletic field, at a party, or in the environs of the United States Army. Tim had a belief in the innate goodness of everyone and a joy of living that was evidenced by his intense love of History, Learning, and Adventure. As a "Renaissance Man, " he could speak on topics ranging from the Peloponnesian War to the finer points of marinating a steak to perfection. His football jersey, number 57, will be retired Wednesday, September 7, in a ceremony at Saint Vincent de Paul High School. Tim is survived by his parents, William M. and Mary (Studer) Shea, his sister, Sara (and her husband, Matt) Frank; his maternal grandparents Magnus and Maria Studer, his maternal aunts and uncles: Catherine Ann Studer, Jacqueline Kuehn, John Studer and David Studer, his 12 paternal aunts and uncles: Jerry, Richard, Paul, Tom and Robert Shea, Mary Fox, Kathleen Shea, Nancy Santucci, Helen Slocum, Bea Messina, Barbara Nance, and Joann Shea. He is also survived by many cousins. Friends are invited to attend a Vigil Service Monday, September 5, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, 600 West Agua Caliente Road, Sonoma. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at 11:00 a.m., also at St. Leo's Catholic Church. The interment will immediately follow the funeral with full military honors, at the Veteran's Memorial Park, (90 First Street West, Sonoma). Memorial donations in Tim's honor can be made to the Timothy M. Shea Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Vincent de Paul High School, 849 Keokuk Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. Inquiries can be made to: DUGGAN'S MISSION CHAPEL MISSION CREMATION SERVICE 525 West Napa Street Sonoma, CA 95476 (707)996-3655
Published Online in the Press Democrat on Sept. 4, 2005
Where is this bench located?: Veterans Memorial Park Cemetery
Who is this bench honoring?: Timothy Magnus Shea
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