Timothy James Ariss was born 02/19/1992 in Olympia, Washington.

Tim was raised in South Bend, Washington. He attended South Bend school and graduated in 2011.

His hobbies included playing with trains, writing stories, making comics, traveling, long car rides, going to the casino and in his younger years he loved riding his ATV at the Oregon sand dunes and in the mountains in Utah.

Tim will be remembered for his goofy smile, infectious laughter and humorous quotes.

Tim is survived by his parents Carl and Teresa Ariss, Brother William Ariss (wife Lisa). Grandparents Steve and Ellen Ashley and Jewel Hardy, Uncle Jim Hardy (wife Melanie) as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Bill and Pearl Ariss and Grandfather Terry Hardy.

There will be a private inurnment at Fern Hill Cemetery at 10:30am followed by a celebration of life and reception at the First Baptist Church in South Bend, March14, 2026 at 1:00pm