Timothy Ryan Gartland
October 17, 1976 ~ August 2, 2023
Timothy Ryan Gartland of El Dorado, Kansas passed away at the age of 46 on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Tim was born on October 17, 1976 to parents Mary and Frank Gartland in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Northeast Magnet High School in 1995. Tim was a long-time employee of Spirit AeroSystems. Outside of work, he would often be found performing recreational car maintenance or keeping up on the latest technological innovations. Tim was also a loving father to his son Christian, a supportive and caring fiancé to Christina, and a man who had a strong drive to help others in any way possible. Tim was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Kay (Scott) Gartland, who passed away July 1, 2022. He is survived by his fiancée, Christina Willhite of El Dorado; father, Frank Gartland of Rose Hill; brother, Brian (Tia Hill) Gartland of Wichita; and son, Christian Gartland of Norwich. A Memorial Service for Tim will be held at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
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Frank, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your son Timothy. Take care and call if you need anything! Sharon Witzell
Tim and I used to share our lunch times together, worked next to each other, had many deep discussions about politics, Jesus, family, conspiracy theories, cell phones, etc. The one person he bragged about the most was his son, Christian. He was really proud to be his dad and wished he could have been a better father to him like his step-dad. Tim was a little jealous of their relationship but at the same time thankful that Christian had him in his life.
Tim’s home life was constant turbulence and a source of pain and great embarrassment. He always questioned why he stayed, but for some reason, he did and it cost him everything.
Hope you’re at peace, Timmy Tim Tim. Miss you
Tim has been in my life for more than half of it. When my dad wasn’t there he stepped up for that role. Even though most of the time he could be a lil (redacted) he still was a good person and that overpowered it all. He encouraged me to do many things with my life and was one of the only people to tell me he was proud of me for my accomplishments even if it was the smallest things . His grandchildren(my nieces) were probably one of the most important people in his life he cared so much for them took them everywhere he went and would spoil them so much. The last time i saw him it was a couple days before he passed and i went and ran him his spare key because he locked himself out of his car like a goofball.
The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Gartland family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Heartfelt condolences goes out to Skip Gartland and his family is a grief almost beyond comprehension.
Tim and Denise Lowery