Timothy Dwayne Curtis Sr.

He was born April 12, 1950 in Olney, Illinois to Retha and Little Berry Curtis. Timmy loved his family and friends. He loved to take those surprise visits to Illinois. Timmy also enjoyed going fishing, hunting and camping

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Marybell Ritner and Jewell Martinez, and two brothers, Keith and Walt Curtis. Survivors include his ex-wife, Kathy Beck; two daughters, Pamela Russell, and Amy Anaya; two sons, Timothy Curtis, Jr. and Tony Curtis; three sisters, Nancy Carlson, Bonnie Groo and Goldie Bush; one brother, Eddie Curtis; and 12 grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday Dec. 29, 2010 at Merritt Funeral Home in Wapato. Inurnment will follow in the Reservation Community Memorial Park west of Wapato. Condolences may be offered at www.merrittsfuneralhome.com

Arrangements under the direction of Merritt Funeral Home, Wapato, WA.