Timothy James McQuade, 70 of North Platte, Nebraska passed away with his family by his side on April 11, 2019.
His larger than life persona, eccentric personality of charm and feistiness will not be forgotten.
He was born March 19, 1949 in Valentine Nebraska to Thomas and Betty (Auhl) McQuade.
Tim attended Valentine school until his family moved to North Platte his junior year.
He graduated North Platte High school in 1967. March 27, 1971 he married Janet Connery of Cody, Nebraska. They had two children Travis and Trea. He worked as a sheet metal worker/ water service welder for Union Pacific railroad until 1991.
Tim enjoyed hunting coyotes, wild turkey, bobcats, and deer. More of his hobbies included arrowhead hunting, shooting archery, ice fishing and bowfishing. He had many master angler awards and multiple state records.
A teller of tales, enjoyed outlaw country music, loved wildlife shows, Dr. Pepper, eggnog and coconut cream pie.
Tim was fascinated with petrified wood, fossils, artifacts, antiques, and native American life. He collected guns and favored pre 1964 Winchester shotguns and rifles. Tim loved to take photographs and home videos on his adventures. He entertained friends and family playing his harmonica, banjo, jews harp, and spoons.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years Jan McQuade of North Platte. His sister, Yvonne Connery (Dan) of Mitchell, Nebraska. A brother-in-law Gary Connery (Kay) of North Platte. A sister-in-law Mary McQuade of North Platte. His children, Travis McQuade and Trea (McQuade) Stone and her husband Josh of Kearney, Nebraska. He has 5 grandchildren; Madison Oates (Brandon) Sierra McQuade (Tyler Perry), Austin, Kaden and Jayna. Two great granddaughters Laikynn and Hartley. Many nieces and nephews. He was extremely proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed telling them stories from the “good ole days” He didn’t get along with technology easily. His grandchildren got a kick out of his old fashioned ways and still laugh about the time he tried to use the tv remote to make a phone call.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters (Judy McQuade) Schaffert (Larry) and Bernadette (McQuade) Bales (Carl “Buzz”) of North Platte. A brother, Tom McQuade of North Platte. His lifelong best friend Gary Galloway of Valentine, Nebraska and numerous family and friends.
Online condolences may be shared at awww.carpentermemorial.com. A memorial has been established in his memory. Those wishing to sign his memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday May 2nd and May 3rd at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Cremation was chosen. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.