Timothy Jeandrevin

Sometimes a life shines so brightly, so uniquely, that it becomes a family's greatest treasure. Tim Jeandrevin was exactly that - a rare and remarkable gift whose worth was measured not in gold, but in the joy, curiosity, and wonder he brought into the world. He moved through life like a seasoned explorer, uncovering meaning in unexpected places and turning everyday moments into keepsakes. His creativity, his sense of humor, and his wholehearted way of loving others made him the kind of treasure people feel lucky to have found. Now his bright star shines brightly from above, where he is most assuredly sharing stories, laughter, and charm with those who have gone before him.

Born in 1954, Tim grew up in Navarre, Ohio. He attended Fairless High School, where he played football and was a wrestler. His favorite sports led him to meet the love of his life, and wife- of 52 years- Leslie (Weckel) Jeandrevin, at a wrestling tournament. Tim and Leslie moved to Minerva, Ohio in 1975 where Tim served as a police officer, with the Minerva Police Department. Together, they built a beautiful hand-hewn log home where they raised their two daughters, Sarah and Emily, and shared their lives with many farm animals and beloved pets throughout that time.

Tim wore many hats over the years. He was a deputy with Columbiana County Sheriff's Department, a chimney sweep, a steel worker, a maintenance superintendent, a woodworker, an inventor, a storyteller, a farmer, a metal detector, a treasure hunter, a social media star, an artist, a writer and so much more! He was a beloved friend, son, father, grandfather, and most of all, husband. No one could ignore the twinkle in his eye when he looked at our mom. Tim loved Ohio history, researching maps and properties, and reconstructing local legends. If he didn't know how to do something, he would figure it out. He handcrafted and restored countless things: Hovercrafts, antique cars, vintage campers, birdhouses, tree houses and swing sets, beehives, pole buildings, electric-powered carts, fences, gardens, and more furniture than we could all sit on. He was such an inquisitive man who had the ability to turn "nothing" into something worth talking about.

In their so-called retirement, Tim and Leslie never slowed down. They combined their love for animals and each other with their endless creativity to design a one-of-a-kind, private dog park in Strasburg, Ohio. Complete with winding trails, enchanted lighting, a fire pit, games, climbing structures, and even a rainbow bridge, Hickory Hollow Sniffspot grew into a haven for both dogs and humans from all over Ohio. In all his spare time, Tim created several YouTube channels, covering topics from treasure hunting to self-sufficient, homestead living. He loved to share his experiences and found excitement in both the failures and successes. With his resilient smile and try-again attitude, he knew that a little challenge made life more fun!

Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Beulah Jeandrevin and his siblings, Joanne Evans (of Evansville, IN) and Richard (Dick) Jeandrevin (Canton). He is survived by his wife, Leslie (Weckel) Jeandrevin; two daughters Sarah (Tim) Finke (Norton) and Emily (Sean) Lewis-Hetrick (Bolivar); and five grandchildren, Ava, Sloan, Graham, Blaire and Stella. A celebration of life gathering will be announced at a later date.

To end in true Tim fashion, we've chosen to share this quote that he recently posted online:

"I'd rather knife fight a grizzly in a beautiful place than wilt away in a hospital bed." While we certainly weren't ready for him to go, we know he wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

We should all have no doubt that he is sliding into Heaven with that familiar grin, looking back on A LIFE WELL LIVED, and saying, "Man, what a ride!"

And for those of us left hurting and wishing we had gotten more time, always remember what Tim would say.....

"Just think how good it will feel when it stops hurting."

One last laugh.

One last piece of advice.

And one last reminder to enjoy the ride.