Tim Borger 48 of Phoenix, AZ formerly of Moshannon, Pa., drowned in a scuba diving training accident in Lake Pleasant, Az. On October 16, 2010. He was born September 13, 1962, in Bellefonte, the son of Irene Borger who survives and the late Robert (Bob) Borger.
Tim was a 1980 Bald Eagle Area High School graduate, a 1984 graduate of Lock Haven University where he majored in Computer Science and Business. After graduating college Tim worked for General Electric Space Division in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. In March 1995, Tim was employed by KinetX, Inc, in Arizona. In August 2000, Tim and a co-worker started Ultratek Resources Inc. in which he was a contracted Software Engineer for Boeing , in Phoenix, Az., until his tragic accident. He was a member of the Moshannon United Methodist Church. He was an avid Penn State football fan, he enjoyed sports. He enjoyed playing basketball, and attending the games of the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Cardinals. Tim really enjoyed his mother’s regular February visits. Tim was a volunteer for many charitable organizations and one of his favorite past time was that of being DJ Tim.
In addition to his mother, Tim is survived by his sister Esther Borger, his brother Lewis (Lorna) Borger, a nephew, Robert (Rosemary) Borger, a niece
Stephanee Borger , and his two cats, Rockey and Glenda.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at the Milesburg United Methodist Church, 301 Turnpike St., Milesburg, Pa. with Rev. Brian D. Vasey officiating. Family and friends will be received from 1 - 2 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1080 Wood Cock Road, Suite 245, Orlando, Fl. 32803, or contributions may be sent to Betty Irene Borger, 137 Blarney Stone Drive, Julian, Pa. 16844. The contributions will be forwarded to The Lake Patrol Division in Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ. who is conducting a search for Tim.
Arrangements by The Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, Pa.
Online condolences may be made at www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com