Tim Fox, 44, of Wasilla, Alaska, passed away Nov. 9, 2006, in Anchorage, Alaska, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is embarking on a new journey. As he said shortly before he died, "Forever Freedom!"

Tim was born Aug. 12, 1962, in Pittsburgh. He obtained his BA in psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1983.

He and his wife, Cindy, moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, in 1986 where they began raising a family. They moved to the Mat-Su Valley, Alaska, in 1992.

He worked in many capacities for Alaska's child protection system and later worked for Caliber and Associates in San Francisco and Alaska's office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. His work continues to help thousands of children.

Tim enjoyed extreme sports, hiking, climbing, mountain biking and camping with his family. He played rugby for San Francisco Fog Rugby. He coached children's and adults' sports for many years. He also wrote poetry. Tim had a true yearning for adventure, which he passed on to his children, whom he loved deeply.

His is survived by his wife, Cindy Fox; children, Kristen, Levi and Abraham Fox; all of Wasilla; his mother, Nova June Fox of Slippery Rock; his brother and sister-in-law, Larnie Reid and Bodil Fox of San Francisco; his brother, Elroy Fox of Albuquerque, N.M.; his sister and brother-in-law, Colleen and Gary Dodge of Neopit, Wisc.; and nieces and nephews. Tim also leaves his close friend, Erin Ball.

He was preceded in death by his father, Larnie William Fox. Tim leaves many other loved family and friends. He will be deeply missed.

Tim's motto was: "Live your life at full throttle. Give love always. Be the hero in your own pain and anguish. Be the hero in your joy of living. HOKA HAY! Translation: "It's a good day to die!"

<B>FOX</B> — A memorial service for Tim Fox, who died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, was Nov. 13 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wasilla, Alaska. A memorial service will be held at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Grove City in the spring.Memorial donations may be made on behalf of the Fox children to an account, which has been set up for them at Mat Valley Federal Credit Union, 1020 South Bailey Street, Palmer AL 99645.Arrangements were made by <B>Evergreen Memorial Chapel</B> in Anchorage.Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com