RIP Tim ‘Timbo’ Lyman

[Drunk Monk]

Timbo was a festival conspirator, one of the leaders of the notorious Night Hogs, a roguish band of security and scene management that my Jedi Nite Krew for both RM & JM worked with intimately. Truth be told, I didn’t know Timbo that well. We ran calls together in the wee hours at so many festivals and it was always reassuring and alarming to see him on scene because it meant something serious was usually up. Word spread via texts & fb. Haven’t heard the cause yet. Another fallen veteran of the psychic wars.

[Drunk Monk]

Wednesday, Jan. 22 @ 6:56 a.m. / Obits
OBITUARY: Timothy Starke Lyman, 1963-2025

Timothy Starke Lyman, aka Timbo /Tim, age 61, passed away on January 8, 2025, in his home in Arcata. His death was sudden.
Tim was born on October 15, 1963, in Altadena, Calif. He is survived by twin brother, Thomas I. Lyman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frederic Pomeroy Lyman, III and Katherine Lee (Starke) Lyman.
Tim loved surfing, skateboarding, golfing, fishing and the Second Amendment. He also cherished and spoiled his dogs, Bug and Pupadero.
Tim went to high school in Santa Monica in the late 1970s. He completed two years of study at Landmark College in Vermont from 1990 to 1992, where after his studies he became a basketball and soccer coach for the special needs children and was highly acknowledged.
Tim had many accomplishments in life, including being a Red Cross disaster relief services worker. He has been an avid surfer since age 12. He also played softball in Malibu with his brother, Tom. He directed a DVD music video for “Shankar and Gingger - One in a Million” CD and was also the technical supervisor for it. He starred in a movie called “Dogtown & Z-Boys” about the 1970s skateboard culture, and was very involved in the movement itself.
Tim is well known in Humboldt and surrounding areas largely for being the security supervisor / coordinator for many years (20+) for music festivals and events near and far.
Tim has influenced so many people’s lives in his time here. He will continue to live on in many hearts and will be dearly missed.
A viewing for Tim will take place on Thursday, January 23, at Paul’s Chapel, 1070 H Street, Arcata. Private viewing for family is 12-1 p.m., and public viewing is 1-5 p.m..
A celebration of life will be held on the same day from 4-10 p.m. at Arcata Theatre Lounge.