Polmanteer, Timothy Paul

Timothy Paul Polmanteer

“A Life Beautifully Lived”

2-23-1956 – 5-12-2021

Timothy Paul Polmanteer died at home in St. Louis, MO, Wednesday, 05/12/2021 from COVID-19 complications, he was 65. Born in St. Joseph Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, Tim was the first child of the late Alan Polmanteer and Rosemary Sweeney Polmanteer. His family moved to Santa Ana, California where his father secured employment at Douglas Aircraft, and spent his career there (later McDonnell Douglas and now Boeing). Alan’s love of aerospace was shared by Tim, and his brother James leading them to lifelong careers with Boeing. Tim worked in Long Beach, CA and later St Louis, MO. Tim recently celebrated 27 years of service with Boeing.

Tim’s faith was a guiding force in his life. As a boy he was active in his local parish. Tim attended Catholic school from the first grade through high school. He had exemplary work habits and wide-ranging interests. He had a particularly lively interest in history, which fueled many of his later travel experiences. He matriculated via scholarship to the University of Southern California, where he earned a double baccalaureate in History and English, he later earned an MS from West Coast University.

Travel was a mainstay and passion throughout Tim’s life. He traveled the world. Tim had many traveling companions over the years among them his parents, siblings Sharon, James, and Paula, his cousin Bernadette, and other close friends. Tim was an extraordinary travel guide, spending hours researching and planning itineraries to make the experience special. He found joy in small things like rummaging through old books in off the beat and path bookstores or visiting places dead poets, writers, and musicians frequented. Anyone who traveled with Tim inevitably knew there would be a visit to a house, pub, or local hang out of a deceased poet, author, or musician. He was enthusiastic and shared this with his many traveling companions. He had a great sense of humor sharing stories about people and places. If you ask anyone who travelled with Tim, they could share a funny story or two with you.

Tim was a creative person. He wrote everyday whether it was journaling or developing a story. He was a gifted editor as well and often used his talent to help friends and colleagues with their writing projects. He was your best advocate always supportive. He was also musical playing several instruments guitar, banjo, harmonica, and a little piano. He was known to have jam sessions with his close friends. Tim also loved art taking many art classes later in life. He loved anything that would help you express your soul.

As a person he was kind and generous. He did what he could to support friends and family. He felt the importance of legacy and leaving something positive behind to help others. During this last year of quarantine and disruption of normal life he reflected and often shared with close friends and family the importance of using this time to dedicate oneself to improving mentally, physically, and spiritually. He said we needed to be ready for the future after the pandemic was over. He talked about living a purpose driven life. He often discussed how vital it was to also live an “authentic life in Christ.” To be present for others, in every interaction an email, phone call, any contact he felt should be treated with the same respect and care. He believed in showing others his love through his actions.

Tim was a conscientious co-worker, faithful and supportive friend, loving son, and brother. He was kind and humble and always looking at how he could inspire and help those around him. He will be missed every day and his good works will not be forgotten.

Tim is survived by his sisters Sharon Theresa Polmanteer, and Paula Marie Polmanteer, and brother James Karl Polmanteer, of Washington state. James is currently on assignment in Israel. Tim is also survived by many cousins in Connecticut, Virginia, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Maine. A Funeral Mass will be held on June 18th 9 am visitation and a 10 am Funeral Mass at the Shrine of Saint Joseph, 1220 North 11st, St. Louis, MO 63106. The mass will be streamed on the church’s Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/shrineofsaintjoseph/

In lieu of flowers donations may go to the Shrine of Saint Joseph or Braille Institute, 527 N Dale Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801 in memory of Timothy P. Polmanteer. Sympathies may be sent to the Polmanteer Family at 5370 NE Gamblewood Road, Kingston, WA 98346, who will reply with final burial service information at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Orange, CA. KUTIS CITY CHAPEL