Timothy Ray Troutt, 72, died August 22nd 2023 at Pullman Regional Hospital in Pullman Washington.

Tim was born on August 28th 1950 in Helena Oklahoma. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1978 with a Doctorate of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering. He was a research associate at the University of Southern California from 1978-1980. He worked at Washington State University as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Material Engineering from 1980 until his retirement in 2006.

Tim married Liz Bastion in 1980 and they made their home in Pullman Washington. Tim was an adventurous outdoorsman. He loved mountain climbing, river rafting, hiking, skiing, and golfing. He enjoyed sports, was an avid conversationalist, loved his family and enjoyed being a "Papa" to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In a world of lions and sheep he was a tiger. He will be deeply missed by those who love him.

Tim was survived by his wife, Liz; his children, Amy (Don) Rosio, Amanda (Kellan) Hessler, and Tayler (Justine) Troutt; his Grandchildren Michael (Melissa) Joubert, Brittany (Matthew) MacDougall, Alysha, Griffin, Tally, Talon, Elliot, Thane, and Frankie; his Great Grandchildren; River, Madden, Arabella, and Eva. His brothers Jeff Troutt and family, Tom Troutt and family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Evelyn Troutt.

A memorial will be held at Corbeill Funeral Home, Pullman, WA on Tuesday, September 5th at 10:30am.  In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the World Wildlife Fund in his honor.