Sixty smiles for my favourite sixty year old

I always feel that I am Tim’s little sister, I’m sure annoying at times; hopefully I have given him some proud moments as well, but one thing for sure I love having two big brothers. Sarah Seymour
He is the only person I know of who covered the seat of his Harley Davidson motorbike with a real tiger skin – one that was brought back from India by our grandfather, complete with bullet hole. Gavin Lishman
Lots of great memories from being my bodyguard in tricky situations, and protector on the rugby pitch. I remember us both watching ‘The Life of Brian’ in a cinema in Austria, completely dubbed in German and no subtitles, and we knew every line and were a step ahead of the audience! Martin Beecham
Tim gave very thoughtful birthday presents, particularly when we were growing up and he was endeavouring to guide our taste in music and keep up on the right track with a succession of interesting CDs. ‘The Strangers’ was the one I particular remember, and particularly enjoyed. Always something I appreciated. James Lishman
I first met Tim when I interviewed him for a place at Lincoln College of Art and Design. I remember being impressed by his rugby achievements and his ability to maintain his beloved Harley Davidson. Gordon Broadhurst
I love Tim’s generous (Spaldonian) nature and that he always has emergency condiments to hand. Faith Horne
I remember our drives to rugby training. It would take half an hour usually and we’d talk about films for a lot of it; never anything particularly insightful or any powerful critiques – just idle chat about films. There was never any pressure or expectation; it just came easily to both of us. Tom Lishman
One thing that has always stood out is his love of the simple things in life: a picnic, music, enjoying time with friends and family. Kas Tinkler
I always smiled when Tim would close his eyes and (properly) listen to a song he liked that was playing, often tapping his fingers or moving his hand to the rhythm. Matthew Lishman
I love that you know literally everything about musicians and actors from your younger days and can recite factoids about their musical history, personal relationships and prison sentences, but still know nothing about Kim Kardashian (‘who?’). Ruth
He is very generous, and very thoughtful, remembering little things about people’s lives and always asking how things are going. Will Stevely
Tim said he always had two Big Macs because he never thought one was enough, and Christmas dinner twice at the same sitting. Jeremy Lishman
I love the email essays you get from him. I love the easy going nature (99% of the time). Colin and Karen
I always think of Tim as someone who takes houses apart and puts them back together again, and the eating competitions at Christmas with multiple Christmas dinners. Carol Lishman
His sense of humour. Joan Mountstevens
I like Tim’s taste in music as I like most of what he does. Luke Winn
Tim has many qualities but two of the most memorable have to be Sunday Lunch eating competitions at ‘The Washdyke’ and designing and constructing the biggest and best playhouse in Hertfordshire! Janice and Peter Seymour
Our tutorials often involved tasting sessions of the latest home brew. His brilliant skills and creativity earned him a place at Kingston on Thames where he achieved a 1^st class honours. I felt very proud of him. Gordon Broadhurst
Some of Tim’s best qualities are his kindness and generosity, and his dad jokes aren’t bad either. Abi Stevely
When we were on holiday in Norfolk, I think it was Tim, myself and Dad were working up the courage to go into the sea, which was very cold. Tim was involved in a lot of sport in those days and doing weight lifting to build himself up, so he was quite a fit looking young man. A short distance away, two similar aged girls were heading in the same direction and were looking our way. Dad kept prodding Tim to go and say hello and whatever else Dad thought he should say. We were both very shy of doing such things and Tim wasn’t budging, so Dad went over to them to try and arrange an introduction…as you can imagine, Tim was mortified. This was not unusual behaviour for Dad and the effect was always the same. Jeremy Lishman
We will always be known as ‘The Hobbits’ to Uncle Tim; we promise you there are no hairy toes in our socks. Nuala and Orla
You make the best breakfasts in bed with lots of coffee. You are spread. Ruth
From his MASSIVE yearly erection which he always took pleasure in showing me to his huge cucumber in the summer months was always a delight to witness. Sheila Willerton
His handwriting is cool and he always sends a card (or present) on special occasions even if sometimes late, but more importantly he always comes across as himself in the cards and writes nice messages. Matt Lishman
Love the way you give big cuddles when we come to see you all. Feen Seymour
I remember a few years later sitting on one of his beautiful benches at Heathrow airport that he designed at OMK Designs. Gordon Broadhurst
His healthy appetite and excellent time keeping always make us smile. But we love him. Helen and Steve Czornyj
He was never put off when I invited him to pop over for a beer in the summer house and observe my neatly trimmed bush and the chance to have a look at my huge melons. Size really did matter to Timothy and I in our world. Sheila Willerton
Tim or Dim is a lively dependable chap with the best sense of humour and in his teens the worst sense of dress (Judas Priest cap and leathers smelling of patchouli). Martin Beecham
I love how Tim makes my samples in no time at all. Tom Riddle
I love how Tim can never walk past the biscuit tin without grabbing himself a bite. Ellie Wainwright
I always enjoy his conversation around the table at family gatherings and dinners. He has a great sense of humour. Matt Lishman
The same bike also featured in a lucky escape for Tim who did a bit of dyke driving on it, managed to just miss hitting a fallen tree but stripped all the branches off as he slid down the trunk. Lucky for him that his big brother was on hand to help retrieve the bike and bring it home in Mum’s car, without her knowing! Gavin Lishman
My life has a huge hole since he dumped me for a younger woman but every now and then I smile when I’m busy in the garden thinking of him popping his head out of the bedroom window to comment on me hoovering the garden. Apparently, ‘normal people don’t do that!’ and the constant silly comments that went back and forth. Sheila Willerton
I love his various accents when asking a question. Correne Bratley.
(See above) How they change half way through the conversation, hahaha. Ellie Wainwright
Tim, you’re a dude. When I first met you I thought, ‘Yes, this is the man for my sister’, and you certainly are. You have been a rock for her and my nephew and nieces and I love you for it. Plus you give a great man hug. Happy birthday, proud to have you as a brother. Paul Mountstevens
His Daddy God prayer was the stuff of legend. Marvellous humour. Will Stevely
I love the level of optimism that makes you think you can do 59 things in two hours. Ruth
He is a very good hugger of elderly mothers ie me, or Mummsy, which makes me smile. Diana Lishman
The first time daughter met him when she was about three and he dozed off like Uncle Pig in a Peppa episode and she thought it was hilarious and called him ‘Uncle Pig’ for the whole time. Jonathan and Liz Mountstevens
Dad has always been supportive. In more recent years he’s been key in my pursuit of more eccentric life choices. A steady reassurance in the face of an unusual career path. Tom Lishman
Brevity, a concept Tim struggled to grasp…..Mark Langston
I love the way that you have transformed old places into beautiful spaces. Ruth
We always enjoyed his great enthusiasm for Christmas and particularly his magnificent Christmas trees that he takes so much care to decorate. Chris and Liz Dickinson
I love that we can be completely open and honest with each other and that talking to you feels effortless. I am immeasurably grateful for that connection and the role you have in my life because of it. Jess Lishman
He gives a great bear hug when greeting or saying goodbye. Matt Lishman
I love your music obsession, the live music we’ve seen together and the way there’s always loud music somewhere, especially when I’m working or when you listen to my lectures about how the lyrics are really sexist. Ruth
I love the way he types – very unique and he makes me look quick! Andrew West
My favourite memory of Tim is his Daddy God prayer and my favourite thing about Tim is that he is reliable and kind. Kirstin Stevely
He is a big, kind, gentle bear who treats Ruth like gold. Rohin added a big ginger bear. I remember how uncomfortable he was to lay on, and I might have to clarify that memory by adding he was the bottom layer of a human stack with Ruth, Devon and then Rohin on top of me. I’m more amazed that the couch survived than Tim. Peter, Raj and Rohin Mountstevens
Uncle Tim is such a kind, caring person and also slightly mad (in a good way). As a child I loved the playhouse that he built us in the garden. Kirsty Seymour
I loved spending time with Tim at the wedding; it was such a lovely week. I particularly remember hanging out on the beach and archery. Abi Stevely
I love how you sing tunelessly with enthusiasm and joy, and I love your very positive and funny atheism. Ruth
His sense of humour and likeness to Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel. Gary Brant
Aside from his creative talents, he has a fantastic, irreverent sense of humour. When I was his tutor he preferred to call me Mr ‘Broadthirst’, Mr ‘Bratwurst’ or Mr ‘Cloudburst’. He was a cheeky, loveable and very talented lad. Gordon Broadhurst
Apart from all this he is a very sensible man who is a pleasure to be with. Timothy, we hope now that you are 60 you will behave appropriately at all times and if you get to the end of this year and haven’t achieved it, GOOD NEWS!………………….you don’t have to! Sheila Willerton
We have had such lovely times with you Tim. From camping to walks on the beach in the rain, I am so pleased to call you my brother in law. You are kind, thoughtful, fun and sincere. You and Ruth are so good together and the best thing is you make her laugh and make her happy. Love you so very much brov. Helen Mountstevens
A funny memory of Tim is wondering exactly how big the Christmas tree will be each year.. Sarah and Peter Hommel
PS Marcus quite likes you too. Sheila Willerton