El Centro, California
May 5, 2009
Timothy Alan Dessert of El Centro,
California, passed away quietly while he slept in his home in
the early morning hours of April 29, 2009. Tim was born August
22, 1956, in National City, California, son of Ray and Libby
Dessert. He was married to Lucie McCormack for 18 years. He was
a wonderful husband and a devoted father to his daughters
Savannah Ray and Abbey Rose.
Tim was a life-long professional in the vegetable seed business,
a talented salesman who knew the details of seed production,
management, and marketing like few people do. Tim grew up in the
seed business in El Centro. After graduating from Cal Poly,
Pomona with a degree in Agricultural business, he immediately
returned to the family seed business. At Dessert Seed Company he
was soon given responsibility for the Asian sales territory and
traveled extensively throughout Asia, concentrating on Japan and
Thailand.
In late 1985 Tim left ARCO Seed Company, which had earlier
purchased Dessert Seed, to take charge of Far East sales at
Neuman Seed Company in El Centro. In late 1986 Tim left Neuman
Seed to work with his father at Cal Seed Company which had been
started by his brother Spike. The company was renamed Dessert’s
Cal Seed and Tim quickly built up the custom seed production
business for the company, concentrating on production in
Imperial and Mexicali valleys for his Asian customers. Due to
his expertise, sales flourished.
In the seed business, Tim was known for his honesty under all
circumstances. A great listener, Tim was always willing to
answer questions and share advice about the seed business and
life in general.
Family and friends remember Tim as an original, cosmopolitan
thinker with a zest for interesting ideas, art, music, and the
possibilities for the future. A spiritual and compassionate man,
he was a dedicated member of the Saint Mary’s Catholic
Community. He loved his family and was fiercely proud of his
wife Lucie and daughters Savannah and Abbey. Tim loved the
outdoors, hunting, and off-road races and was a great sports
fan, especially of the San Diego Chargers. He was a true friend
to many and offered up whatever help he could when his friends
were in need.
His survivors include his wife, Lucie, daughters Savannah Ray
and Abbey Rose, his sister Marie Hinkley, and brothers Raymond
Bernard (Spike) Dessert III, Richard John Dessert, and James
Michael Dessert as well as numerous other relatives and many
friends. We will miss him very much.
A viewing will be held at 6:15 pm followed by a Rosary at 7:00
pm on Friday, May 8, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, 795 S. La
Brucherie Road, El Centro. The funeral mass will be held at 10
am Saturday, May 9, at Saint Mary’s church with burial
immediately following at Mountain View cemetery, highway 111,
Calexico.
A memorial educational fund for Tim’s children is being
established at Wells Fargo Bank, El Centro. |
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