Timothy DeClaire

Resided in Rapid River, MI
Died July 19, 2023
Timothy M. DeClaire, age 30, of Rapid River passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Tim was born November 24, 1992 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Timothy and Mary (Marshall) DeClaire. He graduated from the Gladstone High School in 2011. He was united in marriage to Victoria “Tori” DeMenter on June 11, 2016 at All Saints Church in Gladstone. Tim was an incredible husband, loving father, son and brother and a goofy nerd at heart. He was employed at the Upper Hand Brewery in Escanaba and enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, guns, working on vehicles, tinkering and reading. He was also an Eagle Scout and always gave a helping hand.
Tim is survived by his wife, Tori DeClaire of Rapid River, his children, Emma Jane, Alice Joe, Maya June and Caylee Jean, his parents, Tim and Mary DeClaire and his sister, Melissa DeClaire of Walker, MI.
Memorial Services for Tim will be held on Wednesday, July 26 at 11:30 AM at the New Life Church in Escanaba. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:00 PM at the Upper Hand Brewery. Please feel free to bring a dish to pass.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, wind chimes and lawn decorations or ornaments are preferred.
The DeClaire family is being assisted by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.

9 Tributes for “Timothy DeClaire”

    Tim, Mary, and Melissa and his wife and kids, my heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. Tim spent lots of time at our house growing up, with Ethan as they progressed through Eagle Scouts. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you as your journey begins with a huge loss not only as your son, but as brother, husband and father. Hold tight to those memories

    Dear Tori, I am so very sorry for your families tragic loss. Tim’s obituary says he was an incredible husband and a loving father and that was exactly what I saw in him when he stopped by our meeting with pizza for your children and cared for them. It was beautiful to see how the children adored him. Tori finding the right words to speak is not easy but what can I do to be there for you at this time. Keep clinging to Jesus as His presence with you and the children is certain. We are praying for you

    I am truly shocked and saddened to hear of Tim’s passing. He was in my 4th grade class at Flat Rock and I enjoyed his quirky sense of humor and his happy outlook on life. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers. Gone much too soon, Rest In Peace, Tim!

    We remember Tim as a well-mannered and sensible young man. He was always polite, thoughtful, and kind; mature beyond his years. Our sincere sympathy goes out to his family. Rest in peace Tim, you are not forgotten.

    I am so sorry to hear of Tims passing, he was a very nice young man and friend to my son. My sincere condolences to his wife Tori and his beautiful girls , to his sweet mother Mary, sister Melissa and Tim . May gods love and Grace carry you through this most difficult time.
    Tamara and David

    Tori, it’s been years since I’ve seen or spoken to you but that does not lessen the pain I feel for you and your family during this difficult time. Please know you and all who loved Tim are in my thoughts and prayers. You have a wonderful support system, lean on them during this time.

    I was in scouts with Tim. He was always a quirky and outgoing guy who always made time for others and wore his heart on his sleeve. There are years of memories shared with him that it would take too long to mention them all. To his family you have my condolences and prayers. He truly was a great man taken from us way before his time. May he rest in peace. I’ll miss you buddy.

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