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Timothy Glen Henningsen, a resident of Littleton, CO died Saturday, September 20, 2008 in Denver, CO at age 38. He is survived by his wife, Susan and son Joshua Glen of Littleton; his father Tom Henningsen and wife, Kate of Albuquerque, NM; his mother Mary Smiroldo and husband, Charles of Rio Rancho, NM, his brother Michael Henningsen and wife Danette Townsend of Sandia Park, NM; his sister Kristin Schwarz and husband, Todd of Rio Rancho; niece and nephew Alison and Jack Schwarz of Rio Rancho; and countless other family and friends. Tim was born July 2, 1970 in Albuquerque, NM, where he lived until joining the United States Army in 1988 at the age of 18. Spec. Tim Henningsen served his country honorably for three years, spending much of that time stationed abroad in South Korea. Tim received the Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service ribbon, M16 Rifle Marksman, Hand Grenade Expert, and the Army Lapel Button. Upon his discharge from the Army in 1991, Tim lived for a year-and-a-half in Albuquerque before moving to Greeley, CO, then to Ft. Collins where he met Susan, his wife-to-be, in 1994. Tim and Susan moved from Ft. Collins, CO to Lincoln City, OR on Valentine's Day, 1997, then to Albuquerque six months later. The couple was married on New Year's Day, 1998 at the Chapel by the Courthouse in Las Vegas, NV. They returned to Albuquerque following their wedding, where they lived for two years before moving to Iowa City, IA in 2000. Their son, Joshua Glen, was born in Iowa City on August 5, 2001. In 2004, Tim and his family moved to Grand Junction, CO, and two years later to Littleton, CO. Tim was a ravenous music fan, and an accomplished rock drummer who also dabbled in guitar and bass. His love for music began with the rock group KISS, whom he discovered at the age of seven, and progressed throughout his life to encompass, rock, punk, metal, jazz, R&B, soul, gospel, and classical. His ceaseless desire for new music across a wide range of genres was a lifelong quest that gave him great pleasure and comfort. Tim saw hundreds of live shows during his life, from KISS and Buddy Rich to Mike Watt and Stevie Wonder - the list is almost endless - and he loved just about every show he ever saw. He played in numerous garage and club bands - some of them with his brother - and made several recordings, a few of which he would actually consider listenable. Aside from music, most of Tim's other prominent pastimes took place outdoors. He loved to fish, rock climb, ride motorcycles, camp and just be in the wilderness. He was content to wander off into the woods by himself, but often found himself in the company of friends and family who couldn't get enough of his ironic sense of humor, quick wit, and charming companionship. He was the life of every party, the sparkle in every eye and a soulful, passionate person who cared deeply for his family and friends. Tim was a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan who relished any opportunity to wear The Blue Star, even in a town full of Broncos fans. And that was Tim's way - to live according to his convictions, regardless of the circumstances or what other people thought. He knew no fear. Tim left an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of being part of his life, and he was a devoted father whose greatest pleasure was seeing his son smile. And he was responsible for many of those little Joshua Grins. His sense of humor, his candor, his kindheartedness, and his free spirit were an inspiration to all who knew him, and that's what they will miss most. For those who knew him best, there is comfort here: Tim is, for all-time, happy, joyous and free. Services will be held Monday, September 29, 2008 at 10 a.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE, in Albuquerque, NM. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 1 p.m. Should friends desire and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Joshua Glen Henningsen Memorial Fund at any Compass Bank location. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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