Obituary of Timothy William Clouser

Our Precious, loving Son, our Bright Light Gone Too Soon Timothy William Clouser, age 22, who most currently resided in Orlando, FL, passed away in Orlando on July 24, 2015 in his home. He was born in Melbourne, Florida on October 4, 1992, the son of Tracy Ely Fontecchio and Frank James Clouser. Tim grew up in Melbourne, and moved to the Orlando area with his mother and step-father in 2008. He received his GED in 2011 from Seminole State College and attended some classes at the college. He was employed as a delivery driver for Pizza Hut and Dominos and loved working and learning things from his Poppy. He enjoyed his family and friends, and was extremely talented in music, rapping to Hip-Hop with his friends and cousin, David, who produced a few rap songs they all put together. Tim LOVED his sports, specifically CLEVELAND and OHIO State sports! He was an avid fan of all Cleveland teams and had many baseball caps to prove it. He could talk sports for hours! Everywhere he went, such as restaurants, etc., he would always ask the servers to put the TV on to ESPN so he would not miss anything. Tim lit up a room when he walked in. You KNEW he was there; as you could always hear him before you could see him! He loved everyone and everything, even though you did not always think he did. He would be mad at you one minute, but if you needed him he could look past his disappointment with you, drop it, and be there for you. He was goofy, he was silly, he was loud, he was protective. He LOVED…. He FIERCELY loved his close family and close friends, who to Tim, WERE his family. He even had a tattoo on his chest that read “Family First”. There was never more joy on his face than when he was with a child or an elderly person. The pictures prove this over and over. He is survived by his mother, Tracy Ely Fontecchio, and his step-father Cliff Fontecchio of Orlando, FL, Grandfather George Alfred Ely of Melbourne, FL, Aunt and Uncle Shelley and Daniel Skinner of Melbourne, FL, cousins Caleb, Preston and Jade Skinner, a brother and sister from his father Frank’s third marriage to Sharon Jenkins; Julia Jenkins and Johnathon Jenkins. Other cousins include David Clouser, whom Tim considered a brother, Austin Locke, and Corey Lee. He leaves behind his step mother Donna Clouser from his father’s second marriage, and his god father Paul Hartsock. He has an uncle, Bill Clouser, who lives in Grant with his wife Angela and their children. He leaves behind many buddies who are like brothers to him, they are going to miss him dearly. Tim has a loving grandmother (Memaw), Judith Seivert, and grandfather (Frank Fontecchio), living in Cocoa, Florida from his step-father’s side of the family. He left behind Aunts, Uncles, cousins and second cousins in the Clouser as well as the Fontecchio family whom he loved very much. Even if he had not seen them in years, he would still greet them with a big bear hug and a huge “I Love you”. He is survived by his girlfriend Elizabeth Dahl, and her three young daughters who called him daddy. She has older children who also loved and will miss him. There are so many others that Tim loved that are not mentioned here; as the list is endless! Two and a half years ago, Tim lost his maternal grandmother, Wanda Ely, to breast cancer. Then, in May 2015, he lost his father, Frank J. Clouser. These losses left him heartbroken. Surely he is walking with them now, enfolded in their loving arms and is at complete peace. His favorite Bible verse was Isaiah 41:10 and his favorite Christian Song was “Lifesong” by Casting Crowns. Tim belived in God and believed that we will be with Him, and again with each other, someday. He was taken way too soon. We will ALL miss him more than words can say. Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 So Go and Run Free So go and run free with the angels Dance around the golden clouds For the Lord has chosen you to be with him And we should feel nothing but proud Although he has taken you from us And our pain a lifetime will last Your memory will never escape us But make us glad for the time we did have Your face will always be hidden Deep inside our hearts Each precious moment you gave us Shall never, ever depart So go and run free with the angels As they sing so tenderly And please be sure to tell them To take good care of you for me Author unknown Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday August 8, 2015 at 2:00 pm at River Run Christian Church.