TIM NEWKIRK, born August 8, 1949, passed away October 22, 2011, after a brief cancer related illness. Leaving his soul mate and wife of 39 years, Maria; his wonderful much loved daughter Lisa Vest and loved son-in-law Frank; the sun in his day grandchildren Holly, Ashley and Brad; his siblings Susie (Mike) Clement, Pam (Dave) Criss, Robin Wilkin, Bill (Becky) and Kenny (Sandy); special niece and nephew Donna and Randy Sollenberger; like family, friends the Morgan family and Mowry family; sisters-in-law Linda and Sandy; Aunt Dolly; many nieces and nephews and childhood friend Ken. He was preceded in death by his much loved and never forgotten stillborn son Timothy Andrew; parents Charles and Bea (nee Collins) Newkirk; brothers Charles and Donnie and his forever friend Jeff Mowry. Tim was liked or loved by everyone he knew. He enjoyed boating, camping, fishing, motorcycles and enjoying his life and friends. Tim's motto was, "Enjoy life. It is not a dress rehearsal." Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati.