Arrangements for the Funeral of
Tim Badger
Friday 14th April at 12 noon,
Waseley Hills Crematorium, New Inns Ln, Rubery, Birmingham B45 9TS
Tim’s family and friends are coming together to celebrate Tim’s life at Waseley Hills Crematorium on Friday 14th April at 12 noon.
Everyone is then invited to come to Tim and Fiona’s home at 168 Franklin Road in Cotteridge for refreshments and to continue to share memories and stories of Tim’s life.
You will find details for Waseley Hills Crematorium, the family home, donations in Tim’s memory and a chance to leave messages in the sections below.
Waseley Hills Crematorium Information
Address: New Inns Ln, Rubery, Birmingham B45 9TS
A map can be found by clicking this link.
After the service
168 Franklin Road, Cotteridge, Birmingham B30 2HE
Directions to Franklin Road from Waseley Hills Crematorium
Flowers/ Donation Information
Family flowers only please. If you would like to do something in Tim’s memory , the family have suggested a donation to a charity that Tim supported. There are linmks below, or there will be a collection at the crematorium on the day of the funeral.
Birmingham Talking Newspapers
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/birminghamtna/
Birmingham Hospice
https://www.birminghamhospice.org.uk/donate/
Trussel Trust
Dress Code
No dress code, please feel free to wear what you feel comfortable in.
Messages / Comments
Tim’s family welcome any tributes, words of remembrance and stories about him so do feel free to leave any messages at the bottom of this webpage. (Please note comments are moderated so do not go live immediately)
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I have such fond memories of Tim. He was such a kind and generous man. I shall miss him, but I feel privileged to have known him.
Tim,
I remember being taught by you as a student and was struck by the depth and breadth of your knowledge and approach to your subject. It is something I always strive to reach and hope to replicate based on your example.
My thoughts are with your nearest and dearest but also with the colleagues you’ve worked with closely: you meant so much to do many people at BCU and you will be sorely missed x
It was always an honour and a pleasure to work with Tim. His patience and diligence shone in everything he did, for students and staff. Tim taught me so much and I carry those lessons into my own teaching and module and course management. He will be a tremendous loss to many. I would like to pass my deepest condolences to his family.
Such a wonderful gentleman in every way.
You will be missed Tim.
A genuine, kind and role model work colleague. A pleasure to work with over the years.
Tim has been part of my whole professional career as my lecturer as a started my nurse training, my mentor when I started BCU and a dear colleague over many years. He was always gentle kind and supportive. I have so much to thank him for and I have been privileged to have known him and to have had the opportunity to learn from him.
My deepest condolences to Tim’s family.
He will be deeply missed by all.
Tim was a wonderful colleague, funny, patient, kind and so knowledgeable. Loved sharing an office talking all things running, labradors and of course nursing. Going to miss sharing our running adventures and chatting via Strava but you’ll be with me everytime I put on my running shoes.
Tim , such a lovely man I met through the South Birmingham running community. We shared a common love of labradors and I was always in awe that he was able to run with his lovely dog Robbie .
He was always welcoming to any group runs with a smile on his face and even when I would bump into him when both on solo runs he would take the time to stop and say hi.
I will be sad to not see him running round Bournville with Robbie by his side. Sending much love to his family.
Tim, what a lovely man I met through running. Always had time for a chat, always smiling & full of life. I often bumped into Tim and Fiona in M&S Longbridge & again, we always had a chat.
Very sad to think you’re no longer with us.
My condolences and love to all of Tim’s family and so sorry for your loss.
My condolences to Tim’s family.
Remembering and reflecting on Tim’s personality as a very passionate and humble lecturer and colleague, his legacy lives on.
Rest in peace, Tim.
Remembering always, a legend of nurse education who has given so much to his profession over so many years. Tim, I hope you know how much you are valued by so many people. Your kind, professional, dedicated commitment to helping others, from patients to students to colleagues, this will never be forgotten. You will be so sorely missed. Love to all your loved ones at this difficult time.
I knew Tim through Run South Birmingham running group. He was such a kind, thoughtful and supportive man. He would often run with the new person who wasn’t sure of the route or the person that fell behind. For our half marathon training he would not just plan out the route but would give us all a guided tour with interesting or historic comments about the buildings or the area. It was truly a pleasure to have shared an interesr with such a genuine, gentle man. He will be missed
There’s lots of thoughts and memories I could share after sharing an office with Tim for several years; from a professional perspective I’ll miss his ability to find the right words when subtlety was needed, his commitment to quality education and his ability to put up with me when I felt the need for a rant. From a personal perspective I’ll miss our chats about food, music, films and (in an office full of the “unenlightened”) cricket. I’ll think of Tim when I’m sat at Edgbaston watching the Bears during this and in future summers
As an academic Tim was a huge part of my development as an academic and taught me about being a course lead in Return to Practice, supporting my development as an Investigating officer he was kind, wise and a go to person.
He was also a good friend and unofficial mentor to me, we talked about running a lot, I always remember him encouraging me on as I ran the Birmingham Half Marathon, he gave me my last covid immunisation.
Tim will always be in my thoughts and is a huge influence on my practice, he was such a kind, knowledgeable and funny person and a real loss for anyone that knew him.
I also send my condolences to Tim’s family
I have only known Tim for a couple of years, but it has been long enough for me to really understand what a kind and caring soul he was. Always with a smile on his face, a piece of precious advice, and a listening ear. Tim taught me everything I know about module convening and beyond, I can’t thank him enough for the time he spent supporting me and mentoring me.
I miss working with you, Tim!
My deepest condolences to Tim’s family.
Tim, thank you so much for all the help and support that you gave me. No matter how busy you were, you always made the time. It has been a privilege to know you.
Tim, thank you for being a good personal tutor to me, I can’t forget the last time we had a meeting you encouraged and
reassured me not knowing that was the last time of seeing you.
May your soul rest in peace, my condolence to the family you left behind.
My thoughts are with Fiona and family. Tim and I worked together for nearly 40 years, he was a colleague and friend. We shared many changes in nurse education during this time and he would always offer a considered opinion and I valued this greatly. We shared many personal and professional moments, he was an amazing educator who always put his students first often at his own expense in terms of time and effort.
Tim will be sadly missed and the world is a sadder place for his loss
I sat and wrote some comments today for a colleague to print off and include in a book of condolences.
Tears were streaming down my face as I was talking to him and it seems from the comments, there are the same themes for sure. What a legacy and memories he left!
Here is what I wrote to Tim:
“Dear Tim.
It is always too late after the fact, but I do think that we always know the colleagues who hold us in high regard and with respect, and that applied to you.
You gave your best unwaveringly. You supported us in everything we did, in your Course leadership with RTP , the Advanced Diploma and latterly NPP. It was not the most popular modules as compared to A&P and nursing modules, but you led from the front. Some really enjoyed it and most did do well, but it was a slog at times. Sadly, we don’t always realise the importance of what we are learning at the time and how it fits but as these nurses move through their careers they will remember you and value what you gave them.
You had your disappointments within BCU, but you were never bitter and continued in your calm, dignified and professional manner and grew in our esteem as a “real expert” on spreadsheets, student monitoring and all matters of quality and academic processes.
Tim you will be sorely missed. You were always well able to take a bit of teasing. We were all so shocked. Taken too soon and such sadness that you couldn’t have had more time with your family.
You went above and beyond duty staying on to help at BCU. Going back into the NHS to help vaccinate. It was an honour and privilege to work with you.
Strength and prayers to Fiona who has had the hardest of tasks to deal with, and your family. Love and hugs Tim ( Timbo , Mr Badger, The Badger as we’d call you), best wishes Fiona and family.
I knew Tim when we both worked in the coronary care unit at Leicester General Hospital at the start of both our careers. I remember Tim as being caring and wise. He had a gift for sharing his knowledge and I am not surprised at the path his career took. He will be remembered with fondness and respect by many.
My condolences to his family and friends
Fiona and family, I have known and worked with Tim for the past 11 years, always there to help, always a kind word and such a dry sense of humour at times especially with the animals he used for teaching – like the grumpy cat and twin Dalmatians! We talked about films and music, how he loved going to the lunch-time concerts and the new puppy who grew so quickly. Tim never met a spread sheet that he could not whip into shape, he loved new computer programs and we tried out quite a few.
Tim was a wonderful person to work with, and there is not a part of the university or the botanical gardens where I do not have good memories of him – even when his hearing aid used to squeak in the lecture theatres when he moved out of microphone range.
I cannot imagine the depth of your loss and my thoughts and love are with you at this time.
My deepest condolences to you Fiona and your family.
With love.
I have known Tim since I came to work at BCU and particularly in his role as course lead for RTP. Tim was always always supportive and helpful to not only his colleagues but also his students. He always made time for everyone. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts go to Fiona and his family
Tim, the gentleman, the running buddy, the friend. To say that he will be missed by me and our running community, is an understatement. My heart is with Fi, Josh, Ben and the rest of the family.
Tim was the king of the long route. You could ask him for any distance from Cotteridge Park and he’d real off the route and it would be spot on. As part of our recent Half Marathon training he came up with a brilliant 16k route, complete with a history lesson on the way round. This will forever be called “The Tim 16”; he will always be with us.
I am another colleague who worked for many years with Tim. We shared an office when I was Programme Lead and he was incredibly supportive of me in this role. I learnt about the importance of understanding and following procedures and being honest in a supportive way with students. Tim also supported me personally when I was going through my divorce and provided tissues and a listening ear. I appreciated his sense of humour, our discussions and his breadth of knowledge about many topics.
My deepest condolences to you all.
Tim was a wonderful and inspirational colleague who worked for the students with endless diligence and patience. He taught me so much about being a nurse educator and he will be hugely missed.
My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
I’m another work colleague, Tim was one of my mentors when I joined the then QE College of Nursing. His kindness, encouragement & extensive knowledge were inspiring. Thank you for being part of my professional journey Tim. We shared thoughts & plans at a BCU retirement planning event a few years back, it is such a shock his dreams won’t be realised. My heart goes out to Fiona & family. Rest in peace Tim x
I had the privilege of working with Tim for 17 years. From my first steps in education, Tim has been there. His sage advice has helped mould the educator I am. He was the kindest of colleagues, and a fantastic role model. I also enjoyed the odd Park Run with Tim. My deepest condolences to Fiona and family, but Tims legacy is in the DNA of Adult Nursing and far wider at BCU and deeply in countless nurses working throughout the hospitals in Birmingham and beyond. Rest easy Tim, it has been a pleasure and privilege to share part of the journey with you.
I remember Tim teaching me as a student nurse and have had the pleasure and privilege to have worked with him for almost 12 years now. I will always remember his kindness, patience and how much he cared about his work and nursing. I will miss Tim a lot and my deepest condolences to his family.
A running inspiration is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our group,
That never can be filled.
Big in heart, in friendship sound,
Loved and respected by all around,
A beautiful life has come to an end,
He died as he lived, everyone’s friend.
I was so sad to hear this news and my thoughts and prayers go out to Tim’s family at this difficult time. Tim was always helpful with anything that I needed with work (BCU) and I can honestly say I don’t think that there was anything that Tim did not know! Will always remember him as “Tim the Legend”.
Rest in peace lovely Tim.
I have had the privilege of knowing Tim not only as a colleague over the last 3 yrs but also as my lecturer when I was a student many years ago. Tim is the epitome of a true gentleman, always so supportive, kind, and willing to help whenever needed. I cannot thank him enough for all that he has taught me, supporting me through everything in the short time we have worked together.
He will be deeply missed by everyone at BCU.
My deepest condolences to Fiona and all of Tim’s family and friends.
Tim,
You were quite simply one of the nicest men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and it was my great privilege to know and work alongside you for 16 happy years.
Thank you for everything, particularly your warmth and sense of humour and your support in challenging days.
You will forever be remembered with the greatest fondness.
May you rest in peace.
You left us too soon Tim. Thank you for caring. I have never forgotten your kindness & support when I joined the QE College Nursing all this years ago although I was in awe of your knowledge & teaching skills. Your legacy lives on through all this who worked with & taught. Deepest sympathy Fiona & family x
Tim would have been so touched yesterday at such a beautiful ceremony in such a wonderful setting to see so many ex-colleagues attending some retired and some at other Universities.
It was pleasing to see so many nursing teams represented and no just pre-registration Adult nursing.
The retirees I spotted were Lesley Killingworth, Gary O’grady, Dr Jane Leaver Roger Cobley who has been quite ill himself and Carol Doyle ex Head of school.
Kevin Crimmons Newman, Steve Kedge Derby (who was humbled to be contacted. Dr Allison Evans who worked on NPP with Tim and Kim.
Natasha Moore, Mental Health on maternity leave and Father Grant Ciccone an ex student now a Hospital Chaplain In London, Louise Walden and Claire Carmichael ex students send their condolences to you all and Karen Parkes who was our School Administration manager now working for Primary Care .
I have posted the link form here into TWITER so that more people have the chance to respond if you don’t mind as it takes a while for networks to kick in.
My sincere condolences to Fiona, family & friends. I got to know Tim when I joined BCU….he was a kind, generous colleague with a gentle, wry sense of humour, always willing to help colleagues & students.
Tim was a great supportive colleague who could approach things with wit and sardonic humour, whilst also being committed to doing things ‘right’. One of the good ones, gone too soon, he’ll be be greatly missed. Much love to the family.
I will always remember Tim as a link tutor visiting students at UHB Trust, whilst I was a practice placement manager. We ran the mentor programme together and update sessions for practice staff, for many years.
He cared so much about nursing, students and educating others, and he supported practice staff however he could.
He was always cheerful, and this was infectious!
He will be missed, but never forgotten. Keep pedalling wherever you are Tim!
Love and thoughts to the family. X
If he’s not out on his bike, he’ll be walking the dog! Thank you for your kind words.