September 6 1952 August 5 2022
Tim John Tasker, 69, of Lubbock, Texas (via Hobbs, New Mexico), passed away on August 5, 2022, after a short and complicated battle with cancer. Tim was born on September 6, 1952, to Ralph and Margaret Tasker in Hobbs, New Mexico. Tim and his family attended First Presbyterian Church in Hobbs, New Mexico. Tim was a two-time basketball state champion as he played for his father and legendary coach, Ralph Tasker. After graduating from Hobbs High School in 1970, Tim went on to study English at New Mexico State University on a basketball scholarship. In 1967, Tim met Shauna Hartless, and they wed in 1972 at the First Presbyterian Church in Hobbs, New Mexico. The happily married couple went on to have two daughters, Lindsey Diane and Kristen Rene. After graduation from New Mexico State University, Tim started his coaching and teaching career in Texas. In 1978, Tim landed the girls basketball head coaching job at Monterey High School in Lubbock, Texas. During his short career with Monterey, Tim was presented multiple coach of the year awards while on his way to obtaining the goal of winning a state championship in 1981. On Saturday, July 30, 2022, Tim and his championship team were enshrined in the LISD Hall of Honor. After his time coaching, Tim began a 37-year career as a Senior Sales Consultant with most of those years being employed by Curtis 1000. Tim welcomed the career change in order to focus on family and be present at every event possible event for his two daughters. Tim was predeceased by his parents and sister, Diane. Tim is survived by his wife, Shauna; his sister, Nancy; his oldest daughter Lindsey Myers, son-in-law Kyhl Myers, youngest daughter Kristen Tasker; and his two grandchildren, Skyhlar and Lathen.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Tim John Tasker September 6 1952 August 5 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Lubbock, state: Texas