John Timothy Monson, known to all as Tim, of St. Clair, MO departed this life in Washington, MO on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, having reached the age of sixty-nine years, eight months and thirteen days. John was born in St. Louis, MO on August 11, 1954, son of John Monson and Eva Lou Monson nee Wallis. As a young man he was united in marriage and blessed to have one daughter. Tim is survived by his daughter, Melissa Monson and fiancé, Brandon Lindemann, of St. Clair, MO; by his brothers, Marty Monson and wife, Jill, of Bella Villa, MO and Rick Laurrell and wife, Jean, of St. Clair, MO; by his grandchildren, Audrey Voelkerding and Elora Lindemann; by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eva Monson. Tim was a Christian, having been raised in the Baptist faith and believing in the Lord as his Savior. During his working career he was a firefighter and paramedic for about thirty-five years, retiring from West County EMS. He was a proud union member of AFL-CIO for many years. Tim loved to go camping, hiking, canoeing and whitewater rafting. He also loved riding his four-wheeler and tending to his vegetable garden. Tim enjoyed playing the guitar, going to music festivals and was an avid reader. His daughter and grandchildren held a very special place in his heart, as he did in theirs. The love they shared and many precious memories they created will be cherished by them all forever. A kind and loving father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Rev. Ben Kingston officiating. A private committal will take place at a later date.