Yellowstone in memory of title card was dedicated to electrician Timothy Reynolds. Timothy passed away on August 24, 2022.
The fifth episode of the Western series “Yellowstone” (season 5) begins with a flashback to a young John Dutton (Josh Lucas) saddling up his horse and riding out with his men, prepared to spend the day herding cattle.
Summer Higgins and Beth Dutton try to resolve their hatred towards each other by fighting. Meantime, Kayce Dutton joins his dad for the branding expedition to divert his mind from the haunting memories of his deceased son.
John assures that his commitments as the Governor of Montana will not become a barrier between his responsibilities as the custodian of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch (commonly called “The Yellowstone”), the largest ranch in Montana.
The intriguing episode 5 is dedicated to the loving memory of the late Reynolds. So, who is he? Why did the episode air a title card dedicated to him? Here is what we know about him.
Timothy Reynolds Was An Electrician In Yellowstone
Yellowstone electrician Timothy Reynolds was tributed in the memory of card as a valuable member crew.
He was born on October 30, 1955, in Saly Lake City, Utah, the son of Sherman and Ruth Lewis Reynolds. He graduated from Highland High School and was soon fascinated by the mountains and deserts of Utah.
Timothy was an avid four-wheeler, river runner, and dirt biker. Following in his mother’s footsteps, he became a stockbroker with Main Street Securities. However, he realized that his true passion was to work in the entertainment industry.
In 1994, he became a Journeyman Stagehand with IATSE Local 99 and served as the organization’s President for years. He later began working as a Set Electrician and Grip in the successful production of many theatre productions, concerts, and films.
His notable credits include High School Musical, Independence Day, the 2002 Winter Olympics, World’s Fastest Indian, and Yellowstone. He worked as a technician in producing films such as John Carter, Don’t Come Knocking, and Meet the Deedles.
He was also a part of the technical crew of some widely renowned films. Timothy served as a lighting technician in the production of The Long Ranger (Johnny Depp-starrer), Joe Bell (Mark Wahlberg), and Need for Speed (Aaron Paul).
Reynolds was an electrician in the production of The Hollow Point and Wild Horses and the best boy electric in the sets of Nightlight and Hereditary. He had also worked as an electrician in Taylor Sheridan’s film Wind River.
In addition to films and television shows, he has worked in the production of theatre and concerts. He was a member of the technical crew of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt lake City.
Sadly, Tim passed away on August 24, 2022, at 66. He is survived by his daughter Kistina and her husband Sean Pressler, stepson Seth Neily and his wife Sierra, sons Timothy Reynolds Jr., Atticus and Anthony Reynolds, and several grandsons.
New Yellowstone Episode Airs Title Card In Memory Of Timothy Reynolds
At the end of Yellowstone season 5 episode 5, viewers saw a title card dedicating the hour to Timothy Reynolds.
Longtime TV viewers may recognize how important many of these title cards are. They are the means to honor someone who was a significant show member. In the case of Timothy, he was a valuable member of the crew.
He was a part of the Yellowstone crew since the first episode of the show. Tim continued to serve the Western drama until the fourth season’s second episode titled “Phantom Pain.”
Typically the cast and the creator get all the credits for a show becoming a hit. However, it does take the contribution of hundreds of people who are involved in the production of the show. Nevertheless, many times they don’t get the respect they deserve.
They dedicate tremendous hours to making it look and feel authentic. The fact that Timothy received such a tribute goes to how important he was to the Yellowstone family.
This homage will live on subsequent airings for those who stream the episode or watch it on their DVR. Hopefully, this will serve as a comfort to everyone who knew, loved, and cared for Timothy during his life.