Select Sires

SELECTIONS - Spring/Summer 2001
The Loss Of A Leader

It is with deep sadness that I share news about the untimely death of David Timm, our recently elected president of Select Sires Inc. He passed away suddenly on May 17 after suffering a heart attack.

Dave was an untiring source of new ideas and inspiration for our federation. He always represented his constituents at All West/Select Sires well, while, at the same time, looking out for the best interests of the federation as a whole. Whether delivering constructive criticism or an "atta-boy," Dave provided the words of encouragement in a quiet, positive way. He was a true leader.

While we had intended for the following words to appear in this issue to celebrate his election as president of Select Sires, they now serve as a tribute to the service of David Timm, a leader in every sense of the word.

On March 22, David Timm, Eagle Creek, Ore., was elected to serve as president of the Select Sires board of directors.

Unlike many dairymen, Timm was not "born into" the dairy business. He wasn’t raised on a dairy or related to a dairyman - he just liked cows. Timm was born in North Dakota and was transplanted to Oregon when he was 4 years of age. As a schoolboy he began working on a dairy, and the rest was history.

Timm purchased a 166-acre farm near Portland, Ore., in 1975, and started building barns and a milking parlor. Cows were moved into the facility in 1976. With hard work and tremendous determination, he built a very successful dairy from scratch.

In November 1994, Timm suffered a devastating stroke. The next few years were a struggle to keep the dairy running while undergoing daily physical therapy and rehabilitation. Timm’s spirit, courage and determination helped him through this difficult time. He attended his first All West/Select Sires annual meeting following the stroke, in a wheelchair and with an enduring positive attitude.

Timm was elected as an All West director in 1982. When attending his first Select Sires annual meeting, he was chosen to serve on the executive committee. A long-time participant in the Program for Genetic Advancement™ and believer in the value of the Select Mating Service™, Timm has served the organization well.

"Dave is a true cooperative supporter all the way," says Herald Catlin, All West general manager. "Dave has shown excellent judgment and leadership in every position he has held."

™Program for Genetic Advancement, Select Mating Service and SMS are trademarks of Select Sires Inc.

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