TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for TORRENCE, TIMOTHY   

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 11 to March 12, 2013

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TORRENCE, TIMOTHY 

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Timothy Shawn Torrence, 42, passed away peacefully but suddenly at his home, 
Friday, March 8, 2013.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at 
Brown-McGehee Funeral Home in Bogalusa. He will be cremated, 

and burial at sea will follow at a later date.

He is survived by his mother, Rosemary, of Sunrise Beach, Texas; father, 
Timothy, of Larose; stepmother, Carolyn, of Larose; sister, Libby and husband, 
David Horn; nieces, Trista and Tory and their children, Rene and husband, Eric 
Vanderzee; nephews, Austin and Sterling; uncle, Terry Torrence and wife, Eva; 
aunt, Beverly Torrence and companion, John.

His life began Jan. 16, 1971, at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. He moved 
to Grand Isle in June 1972 when his father was transferred there with the U.S. 
Coast Guard. He attended elementary school on Grand Isle, then junior high 
school in Golden Meadow. He was a graduate of South Lafourche High School. 
After graduating he enrolled in an apprentice seaman's course for three months 
at Louisiana Marine and Petroleum Institute in Houma. 
He was hired upon graduation by Petrol Marine as an ordinary seaman and 
remained with them until they were sold to Hornbeck. During that time he 
advanced to 500 ton mate, and the company was bought by Tidewater. 
He advanced to a 1600 ton ocean master at the age of 26. 
When he left Tidewater, he was employed by Kim Susan Inc. in Larose until his 
untimely death. He was the senior captain with the company and very highly 
regarded by all who worked with him and knew him.
A master mariner and excellent ship handler, he spent his entire seagoing 
career on offshore supply vessels. 
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and most outdoor activities. 
He was briefly married one time and had no children. His one true love was the 
sea. 
He also had a passion for photographing sunsets at sea which were beyond 
compare.

He was a kind and gentle soul, who loved his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to any charity.

Brown-McGehee Funeral Home in Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements.

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