Timothy Michael O'Connor

Timothy Michael O’Connor, 60, of Sioux City passed away peacefully in his sleep, Tuesday, January 29, 2019.  A Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Mater Dei Parish, Immaculate Conception Worship Site, with Father Daniel Rupp as Celebrant.  Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.  Visitation, with family present, will be on Friday, February 1^st from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church, with a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com

Tim was born May 31, 1958 in Sioux City. He attended Immaculate Conception grade school and graduated from Heelan High School in 1976. Tim attended Midland Junior College, Midland, Texas on a golf scholarship. Tim excelled at golf his entire life. He was a junior city champion throughout his younger years and was a men’s city champion-1980, and earned National All-American status while attending Midland Jr. College.

While in college Tim married Georgann Mayes of Midland, Texas. Tim and Georgeann had two sons, Jason Timothy and Jeramie Bradley O’Connor. Tim worked in the retail clothing business most of his career.

Tim was on dialysis for 12 years while being treated for kidney failure and fought a tough battle of lung cancer.

Tim later met his life partner, Adelina Jackie Payne and they had two children; daughter, Lindsey and son, Brendon both of Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Tim enjoyed playing and watching golf, watching sports and westerns on TV. His favorite part of the day was going for his drive around town and seeing what all was going on.

Tim is survived by his mother Marilyn Jean O’Connor, children Jason and Jeramie O’Connor, Lindsey, Bryce Bailey, Brendon O’Connor, five grandchildren, 4 younger brothers: Craig and Maria O’Connor of Midland Texas, Denny O’Connor of Sioux City, Kevin and Linda O’Connor of Rocky Mount North Carolina, Pat & Susie O’Connor of Sioux City, and Adelina Jackie Payne.

Tim was preceded in death by his father, Michael O’Connor.

Tim and his family would like to thank those who helped make his life easier in his final years: Adelina Jackie Payne, the staff of Fresenius Kidney Care Siouxland, Mercy Home Care, neighbors Stuart and Marisa and his Aunt Betty Laddusaw.