FORMERLY OF COLUMBUS
Treva “Sandy” Timour, 91, formerly of Columbus, passed away October 15, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. Her loving husband of 64 years, Sune Timour, survives her, as do their children. Karin lives in New York City. Meg (Victor) Beer lives in Casper, Wyoming. Gale (George) Reed and two of their three children, Meredith and George Reed III live in Fishers, Indiana. Their eldest, Katherine (Martin) Midla lives in London, England. Martin (Amy Hendricks) lives with two of his three children, Sierra Hendricks and Ashton Timour in Seattle, Washington. His oldest, Forest, lives in Santa Clara, California.
In the 1970s and early 80s, Mrs. Timour was a substitute teacher for the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation and worked at Columbus Occupational Health Association (COHA). She attended St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and was a cub scout leader for several years. She loved duplicate and contract bridge and threw bridge dinner parties. A Central Michigan University graduate she joined the American Association of University Women.
Using her expert sewing skills and design flair, she created sophisticated clothing for her family and a stylish mid-century modern family home. An enthusiastic traveler, in 1953 she biked across several European countries. With her family, she visited all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. A passionate photographer, no social event was complete without candid and creatively posed pictures. In 1994 the Timours retired to Arizona.
She was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Otto Sanderson, her niece Deborah Sanderson and numerous aunts and uncles.
A memorial service is planned in Tucson next year when people can safely gather. For information about the memorial, email Karin at [email protected]. Sune, her husband, would treasure cards or letters remembering Treva. His address is 444 South Colonia, Tucson, Arizona 85711. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to St. Phillips of the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, Arizona 85718.
