Timothy Earl Linden, 54 years of age of Garrettsville, passed away Tuesday March 2, 2010 at his residence. Born in Brownsville, Texas on August 7, 1955, he was the son of the late Howard and Audrey (Berkhimer) Linden. Formerly of Cleveland Hts., he was a Garrettsville area resident the past 16 years. Mr. Linden was employed the past 6 years as a skilled laborer at Wilton Tools in Garrettsville. He enjoyed boating, fishing and riding motorcycles. Mr. Linden was a lover of all animals, and was a volunteer at Happy Trails Animal Sanctuary. His family will always cherish his memory as a devoted and loving son, father, brother and friend to many.  Survivors include his son Eric (Michelle) Black of South Euclid; daughter Jennifer Black of Garrettsville; brothers Richard Linden of Cleveland and David (Patti) Linden of Las Vegas, Nevada; his granddaughter Isis Marie Gibson; nieces Erica Linden and Heather Linden both of Cleveland and Wendy  Medvis of Mentor and his 4 legged children Matilda and Bo. No calling hours. A private memorial service will be held and please call his son Eric at 216-470-5675 for details. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in his name to Happy Trails Animal Sanctuary. Arrangements are by the Green Family Funeral Home & Crematory Service in Mantua.