But he knew about you and of our industry. In fact, just a few days before his death he came up to Ellen and me… with that always- beaming Tim Barlow grin… all excited because he had recognized an aluminum radiator at the Sears Point Raceway as one made by a Cool Profit$ advertiser. His enthusiasm was wonderfully infectious and much appreciated by everyone he touched.

In December 1992, when I decided to actually attempt to publish a magazine on my own, Tim was one of the printers that I “interviewed.” Right from the start he was very upbeat, encouraging and eager. He meticulously answered even the most rookie printing and production questions that I could throw at him. He took the time to explain how to layout a magazine so that I would get the right page numbers on the right pages. He hand-folded the samples for me. None of the other companies had offered, or seemed capable of offering, that degree of help. Much of the success of Cool Profit$ Magazine has been due not only to the production capabilities of Barlow Printing, but also the all-important management style radiating from Tim.

Tim will be missed. Ellen and I offer our heartfelt condolences to Tim’s wife Diane, daughter Shawna, son Shane, brother Pat, his parents and family.

John R. Hess
Publisher
Cool Profit$ Magazine
Petaluma, CA

Timothy Barlow

January 2, 1946
Leicester, England

August 26, 2001
Sears Point Raceway, California

Memorial
Saturday, September 1, 2001
Sara Nichols’ “Garden Estate”
Petaluma, California

Among his many Loves and Accomplishments:
Accomplished Printer and Businessman
Loved Classic Cars!
Professional Rowboat Navigator (at the age of 7)
Bachelor of Square Dancing, 1977
Skydiver
Golf Tournament Champion
Gin Master Guru, Lair of the Bear
Baseball player
’57 T-Bird Restorer
Tennis Association, Ranked 3.5
Racket ball Player
Formula-V Racer
Welder
Woodworker
Total “Queen Anne” house restorer
Loyal Fan of the Oakland A’s and Oakland Raiders
Stained glass designer and creator
Skier
Extraordinary Father
Loving husband, son, brother and friend

Words to Remember

“No gold Rolex or chains or Armani suits.
But Levi’s and T-shirts and comfortable shoes.
He is a man that believed in what he loved
but would not flaunt or brag of what he had.
He isn’t going to be remembered for being famous
or standing out in a crowd.
But what he is going to be remembered for is being
the best damn Dad anyone could ever have!”
—Shane

“I dedicate my life to my father, Tim Barlow, who reminded me every day how important it is to remember not to “Sweat the small stuff.”
I love you always and forever.
Thank you for being just the way you are!”
—Shawna 

“Many Thanks to all our friends and family
for their loving words and gestures!”
—The Barlow Family

From Tim's family:

Tim was born January 2, 1946 in Leicester, England. At the age of 7, with his loving brother and parents, he immigrated to Toronto, Canada. From Toronto, the Barlow’s looked to America as their land of opportunity and moved once again, this time setting down roots in Novato, California. Tim’s father, Leslie, bought a small print shop in Novato where Tim apprenticed while attending Novato High School.

In 1964, Tim scraped up enough money to buy his classic, white ’57 Thunderbird hard top convertible. This car was his pride and joy. A few years later in 1969, he met his sweetheart, Diane Dillman. On May 15, 1971 they became husband and wife and headed off to Indianapolis to experience the Indy 500 for their honeymoon.

The business tool off and Tim, Pat, Josephine, and Les outgrew their Novato location, and moved to a larger site in Petaluma in 1979. Eventually they outgrew their Petaluma shop and relocated in 1993 to their current site in Cotati.

In 1971, Tim and Diane had purchased the Paulsen dairy and chicken ranch on King Road and called it home. Tim was an excellent craftsman and began a life long of restoration of the ranch home that would become a thirty-year labor of love.

Their new home was an ideal place to raise children so in 1974 Tim and Diane were blessed with their first child. A daughter they named Shawna Apryl Barlow. In the summer of 1979 the Barlow’s had a son named Timothy Shane Barlow.

Tim was deeply involved with his children as they grew he supported their active life style in track, soccer, baseball/softball, tennis, cross-country. He was an avid A’s fan and looked forward each year to the annual “Lair of the Bear,” Cal Berkeley’s special interest week where he played golf, tennis and engaged in late night, noisy Gin Rummy competitions. He won several times the coveted “Gin Master’s Cap.” He never missed Hot August Nights in Reno and held the World Record by looking at a classic car for the longest period of time.

Tim finally reached his ultimate dream of car racing when he took a hold of the steering wheel of his Lynx Formula-V. This past year Tim reached more of his dreams by helping Shane achieve his dream of racing.

Although Tim no longer has physical presence on this earth, his memories and lessons will live on to create happiness in other people’s lives.