Reclaim chairman Timothy King dies

Timothy King, the chairman of Bibra Lake's Reclaim Industries Ltd, Nedlands-based ABM Resources NL and president of not-for-profit SIDS and Kids WA, has died.

The Reclaim board hailed him as a compassionate and tireless contributor to the company.

A SIDS and Kids spokeswoman said Mr King, who also served as treasurer and company secretary of the National SIDS Council of Australia Ltd, would be very sadly missed from the organisation's local and national operations.

Mr King had also worked as a director of Legend Corporation Ltd, Sphere Investments Ltd and Shield Mining Ltd.

He was founding director of the listed public company Western Areas NL, retiring in April 2005.

The full text of an announcement from Reclaim is pasted below

It is with deep regret and sadness that the Board of Reclaim announce the passing of our Chairman and friend, Tim King, who passed away in his sleep over the weekend while on an overseas family holiday.

Tim was a compassionate and tireless contributor to Reclaim and we acknowledge his significant contribution to the strength of Reclaim today and the strong base for the future ahead.

Our sympathy and heartfelt wishes go to his wonderful family through this difficult time.

The Reclaim board is meeting today and will announce an acting Chairman shortly