Timothy Wallace

Timothy Wallace was known at home as a warm, playful presence whose laughter was part of everyday family life. In public reporting about his passing, his mother described him as a loving father of four and a stepfather to three — roles that gave his life daily purpose and meaning. Photographs shared by family show a man who delighted in time with his children, laughing, playing, and finding ways to make others smile even in difficult moments.

Though public records about Timothy’s earlier life are limited in the sources available, the accounts that do exist make clear that he mattered to many people: family members who called him “a goofball” for his sense of fun, children who knew him as a caregiver, and a community that mourned him after his death. In stories published at the time, his mother Marlina Ware spoke of both her grief and the image she wants to hold of her son — someone who loved his children and who could lift the mood of a room with humor.

Timothy’s life, as remembered by those who loved him, centered on family and everyday kindnesses that do not always make headlines but are deeply felt: the small, patient moments with children, the quick joke that lightened a tense moment, and the ordinary care of being present for family. He was a real person with real relationships; the fragments visible in public accounts point to a father whose influence continues in the lives of his children and extended family.

On March 15, 2020, Timothy’s life ended suddenly; news reporting from Lincoln, Nebraska, states he was 32 when he was fatally wounded in a downtown shooting. That fact is part of the public record, but it should not define the whole of who he was. Those who loved Timothy remember his laugh, his commitment to his children, and the everyday moments of love he gave. This remembrance page honors those qualities and acknowledges the loss felt by family and community.

If friends or family wish to share memories, photographs, or corrections so this remembrance better reflects Timothy’s full life, those contributions would help make this page more complete and personal.