Wilbur I. Timmermans

Wilbur Ike Timmermans, 81, a longtime Sunnyside and Leavenworth resident, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at his residence in Yakima, WA. Wilbur was born Dec. 3, 1942, the son of Jesse Sr. and Sophia Timmermans, in Birdaard, Friesland, Netherlands. His family immigrated to the US in 1951 making their home in the Sunnyside-Outlook area. At 16 years old, Wilbur, along with his father Jesse Sr., began a 60-year career as a cattle buyer. He was married to Donna Garrison from 1962- 1977, and they had four children. In 1980 he married Mae Kroes, and she brought four more children to the family. In 1997 Wilbur and Mae moved to Leavenworth, WA, and were members of the First Baptist Church of Leavenworth. Wilbur loved his peppermints, Mae’s cooking, coffee with his brother, Bill, and sitting on his porch with views of the cascade mountains. Wilbur and Mae were especially close with neighbors Tony and Shari Maffey. The family would like to thank them for their support and friendship throughout the years. In December of 2022, Mae passed away and in May of 2024 Wilbur moved to Yakima to be closer to his children. His deep voice, joking nature and wonderful laugh will be missed by many, while his stubbornness will be missed, not so much.

Wilbur is survived by children: Edie Timmermans (Chris Lapp) of Camas, WA, Heidi Timmermans-Judy, Carrie Schilperoort, and Clinton Timmermans Sr. (Renee) all of Yakima, WA; stepchildren: Adrian Kroes and Art Kroes both of Yakima, WA and Rheta Chase (Rob) of Austin, TX; fifteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; siblings: Hank, Bill, Henrietta, Tressa, Irvin and Jesse Jr. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Sr. and Sophia Timmermans; wife, Mae; brother, Benjamin Timmermans; stepson, Walt Kroes; son-in-law, Dave Judy; and sister-in-law, Annika Timmermans.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, WA. Burial will follow at the Lower Valley Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Union Gospel Mission or Sunnyside Christian School and may be left at the Smith Funeral Home at the time of the service. Those wishing to sign Wilbur’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com  Smith Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

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