March 19, 2024

Timothy A. Kalma

May 26, 2016

Timothy “Tim” Alan Kalma, 51, of Newton, died Thursday, May 26, 2016. A visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 1 at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials in Tim’s name may be left at the funeral home.

Tim, the son of John and Barbara (Walker) Kalma, was born on July 16, 1964, in Newton. He was a lifelong resident of Newton. Tim worked for HW Brand as a welder, but he was also a jack of all trades. Tim was a perfectionist in every project he took on. On weekends, Tim also enjoyed working security. He was a fifth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and enjoyed mud and figure 8 racing. Tim and his cousin, Jerry, really enjoyed catching the newest sci-fi movie, especially Star Trek.

Tim is survived by his mother, Barbara Kalma of Newton; two aunts, Jane Maple and Annabel Ballard; uncle, Melvin Walker; many cousins including, Jerry Ballard, Ernie Ballard and Tina Hesse; family friend, Sheryl Marx; and many other friends and family. He is preceded in death by his father, John Kalma; and his aunts and uncles.