Timothy James Mcallister, Sr.

Timothy James McAllister, Sr., passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 27, 2021. He was born on October 27, 1923, and lived with his family in Geyser, Montana. Tim was the youngest of fifteen children. He spent his younger years chasing cattle across eastern Montana, riding bareback in local rodeos, and jockeying at local racetracks. He had a tremendous interest and knowledge of various racehorse bloodlines. He served in World War II and was awarded several medals including the Bronze Star for Valor for saving the lives of two people. Tim McAllister and Delores were married for sixty years.Tim and Delores had six children, Zella Meschke, Dee Dee Pushee, Susan Mergenthaler, Anita Baum, Shirley Hilton, and Timothy J. McAllister, Jr.Tim and his family worked on various ranches in various counties in the State of Montana. He was loved by his family and all the extended families he touched with his sense of humor, cute little smile, generosity, and kindness. You always knew Dad was up to something when he would get that special smile and his eyes lit up like stars. He was up to something! He was involved with many diverse types of people during his life.One person that he was proud of having had the opportunity to work for and with was Evil Knievel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores; daughter, Anita; grandson ,TJ; great-granddaughter, Riley Faith; and sons-in-law, James Hilton and Kenneth Mergenthaler. Tim’s passing marks the death of the last of the fifteen McAllister family’s children. Donations in Tim McAllister, Sr.’s name may be made to the VA in Helena, Montana. There will be a celebration of life for Tim Sr. at the Geyser Summer Celebration on July 3, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Hall.