Tim Lassen Memorial

Timothy Cary Lassen 79, resident of Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming beloved husband and father passed away on September 13, 2026, with his family surrounding him. He was deeply loved and will be sadly missed. Tim was born on June 8, 1947, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to parents Worden and Kathleen Lassen. He graduated from Purdue University in January

1970 with a Civil Engineering Degree. He began his career in Chicago, IL with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for over 18 years; followed by employment with Environmental Solutions of Irvine, CA as an Environmental Engineer until his early retirement in 2005.

During retirement, he developed the art of woodcarving and woodworking, following his father’s craft, carving intricate pieces, as well as refinishing family furniture. He also enjoyed flyfishing the numerous small streams in Wyoming, golfing, camping, horseback riding/camping adventures, and traveling in his motor home all over the United States and Canada including a trip to Alaska and the Canadian Maritimes. Chicago Cubs baseball was a highlight of his sports life. He attended games and enthusiastically rooted his team with each game. His church and his relationship with God were foremost in his life. Many times, he stepped forward helping with things needed at his church.

He leaves behind his wife and high school sweetheart, of nearly 60 years, Marsha (Jett) Lassen; along with two sons: Chris Lassen (Kernville, CA), daughter-in-law Laura, son Craig Lassen (Grants Pass, OR) and treasured granddaughter, Kasey Lassen (Palo Alto, CA. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Emmanual Bible Church, 53 Tyler Lane, Thayne, WY. A reception will follow. The service will be live streamed at EBCSV.COM In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Cancer Research Institute or to the Kern River Valley Community Fund which Tim founded in Kernville, Ca to help children in need and to support organizations to “help” themselves.