Timothy Mark Smith

Timothy Mark Smith was born February 7, 1957, the middle child to Robert Smith and Lucille (Ingram) Smith. He died on May 28th, 2022 in Kansas City, Kansas at the University of Kansas Hospital, at the age of 65 years. He was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Goodland, Kansas. Timothy earned his Bachelors degree from Fort Hays State University in Technology Education. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity where he served as President. He then earned his Masters in Education from Wichita State University. Timothy worked for the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) for 36 years retiring in 2016. During his years he worked at Truesdell Junior High, Wichita Area Technical College, Northeast Magnet, and Northwest High School. He worked as a Technology Teacher teaching Woods, Principles of Engineering, and Principles of Technology. Tim taught at Wichita State University as a Principles of Technology Instructor from 1992-1996. He was awarded the Good Apple of the Year in 2004 for his innovation of the Project Lead the Way Program. Timothy was a Member of the Wichita Choral Society, performing with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra Handal’s “Messiah” from 1984 – 1993; Member of the Allegro Singers from 1988 - 1993 which performed at community outreach and fundraising events. Tim was a member of the Cub Scouts Troop 709 Pathway Church as an Assistant Den Leader for Wolf and Bear, Blue and Gold Chairperson 2010, and Religious Mentor 2008 & 2009. While serving in Troop 709 he participated in BALOO Training, Outdoor Webelos Leader Training, Outdoor Leadership Skills for Webelos and IOLS. Tim moved to Troop 736 located at Aldersgate Methodist Church where he earned his Order of the Arrow – Brotherhood Rank. He served as a Merit Badge Counselor: Drafting, Fishing, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting, Wood Carving, and Woodwork. While serving in Troop 736 he participated in Scoutmaster/Assistant Specific Training; Scoutmaster Essentials, Wood Badge Training, Wilderness First Aid, CPR/AED, and many more. Timothy was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church participating as a Choir Member and Christian Ministries to Offenders. Timothy was an active member of the NRA (National Rifle Association) since 2010 with current endorsements as a Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle and Range Safety Officer. He worked for four years at Quivira Scout Ranch on the range. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lynch, Goddard; and three children, daughter Michelle (Arnold) Harper, Wichita, Kansas, daughter Ashley Arnold, Goddard, Kansas, and son Patrick Arnold, Goddard, Kansas; sister Eunice (Rick) Schroeder, Topeka, Kansas; brother Thomas (Tammy) Smith, Denver, Colorado; four nieces and nephews, Nathan (Mead) Schroeder, Topeka, Kansas, Laura (Jesse) Phillips, Green Ridge, Missouri, Christopher (Monica) Smith Kuna, Idaho, and Sarah (Joe) Zelaznik, Carson City, Nevada. Memorial Service will be Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Wichita. Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel.