Family, friends and members of the fire service are remembering Tim Lemon, Fire Chief as a loving husband, father and friend too many. He will always be thought of as a respected leader who loved the fire department and communities he served. Tim was a brave man that faced a challenge head on while maintaining his integrity and creative sense of humor. Time Lemon passed away September 17, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Bellingham WA after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. at his side way devoted wife Cathy Johnson Lemon. Chief Lemon's fire service career spread over 39 years, starting as a volunteer with Pierce County Fire District #16 in Pierce County. Chief Lemon left PCFD #16 as Assistant Chieft to work as Training Chief at Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety. Chief Lemon was appointed as Fire Chief of MVKLS in 2001, at that time he was the youngest Fire Chief in Washington State. Chief Lemon left Maple Valley in 2009 when he relocated to Chelan, WA where he held the position of Fire Chief for 10 years. Chief Lemon was also instructor for Bates Technical College and the Washington State Fire Academy. His experience and dedication is one of the main reasons North Whidbey Fire and Rescue was pleased that he had joined their department.