Timothy Gabriel Galten

August 14, 1968 - February 12, 2025

A memorial mass will be celebrated for Timothy Gabriel (Tim) Galten, 56, on Saturday March 29,, 2025 at 12 noon, at Saint Monica Catholic Church in Coos Bay. Everyone is invited to attend the mass to honor and pray for Tim and his family.

Tim passed away February 12, 2025 in Coos Bay. He was born August 14, 1968 in Fort Lewis, Washington to Jim and Bobbie Galten joining his twins sisters of 15 months. In 1971, his family moved to Concord, California. Tim attended Queen of All Saints grammar school and graduated from De La Salle High School in 1986. He was an honor student as well as enjoyed basketball, track, bicycling, swimming, skateboarding, participating in parades on his unicycle and many triathlons. After attending the University of Santa Barbara for two years studying chemical engineering, Tim moved with his parents to the south coast of Oregon in 1988.

Tim started his pathway in downtown Coos Bay at the Chandler Hotel becoming the assistant manager. Thereafter, Tim was the custodian for the last eleven years at the historical Egyptian Theatre. He enjoyed living by the ocean and near his parents. His father Jim passed away in May 2024. Tim is survived by his mother Bobbie Galten, his sister Theresa Galten, sister Lisa Nava, brother-in-law Fernado Nava, niece Maya Nava and nephew Gabriel Nava. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a loving son, brother and uncle. His gentle spirit will always be missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Egyptian Theatre in Tim’s name to help purchase a tile in front of the theater to commemorate him.

Cremation rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216