Timothy A Binder passed May 6 th 2026 with his daughter Buffy and son Kevin at his bedside, on his own terms as he had decided prior, at home.

Tim was often described as a ‘Force of Nature’ both in terms of his stature seeming taller than his actual 5’11” frame with his practice of keeping the spine tall and erect, and in his firm belief and practice with the healing power of nature. He was a light to many for many years in his practice of naturopathic medicine, chiropractic care, homeopathy, and acupuncture.

Tim was preceded in death by his mother Marianna Renwick, father Vincent Binder, and brother Mark.

He is survived by Sharon Binder, mother of his two children Buffy and Kevin, his brothers Vincent and Joe, sisters Judy and Amy, as well as his grandchildren Jillian (daughter of son Kevin and Lucia Johnson), and Connor (son of Buffy and Mark Kelley).

Tim was born in Illinois on 06/27/42. Tim experienced his childhood in Illinois, Denver CO, and Puerto Rico, graduating from Denver High School and the University of Colorado.

Tim started a health food store in Denver CO with his wife Sharon before attending National College of Naturopathic Medicine and Western States Chiropractic College in Portland OR. He received additional education for acupuncture in Mexico City and Hong Kong.

He was the first practitioner of naturopathic medicine in Boulder CO in the early ‘70’s, before moving to Hamilton MT in 1978. He was active in participating with many organizations including the Windstar Foundation in Aspen with his friend John Denver and served for several years as the president of the University of Science and Philosophy in VA.

He continued to practice naturopathic medicine until gradually slowing his practice for more time to dedicate to his exercises and self care. He enjoyed friendships at the coffee shop, and weekly dinners with his daughter, son in law and grandson, as well as regular visits with his son Kevin.

He had a dynamic personality alternating between hard work and wild humor.

His deep belief in our souls continuance was exhibited in his last few years spending much time in quiet, with intentional contemplation on the great beyond. When asked what advice would he share as an elder, he said “everything that happens to us is for a purpose—everything—whether it feels like it is good or bad”.

His last few written contemplation statements were

“can one live forever? Can one die forever?”

“a very powerful feeling of love“

“All's well that ends well”

And “wow!!!”

A celebration of life will be held in Hamilton, MT and in Boulder, CO. Dates pending.