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BORN
1989
DIED
2009
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Christofer Lytle Obituary
Chris spent half of his life growing up in Livingston and the latter half in the Belgrade area. During his most recent years he traveled from one coast to the other, living in the Seattle area where he planned on returning one day to attend the Seattle Art Institute and further pursue his passion for photography and art.
Chris enjoyed creating abstract art with oil paintings and charcoal drawings on top of many other things, he also loved taking pictures of nature and everything on the side and in between while on his adventures and of course the family cats. Another passion of his was music, which transcended eras and covered a vast range of genres.
One of his most recent travels led him to Europe where he spent time in one country then moved to the next exploring the world courageously on his own and getting a taste of cultures and life outside the states.
While living in Seattle he worked hard in the construction industry, and while in the valley he worked at the Gallatin Rest Home doing his part at keeping the residents comfortable and content during their stay as he did with all those he knew and loved.
Chris is survived by his parents, Ernie and Lonelle (Sangsland) Lytle of Belgrade; sister, Jennifer King; brothers, David Lytle and Joshua Lytle; his aunt and uncles, David and Lonette Keehner, Jay Alexander; cousins, Nash Sangsland, Nicole Keehner, and David Keehner, Sherrie and Richard Carlton, Laura and Aaron Taylor; nephews, Jayden Sangsland, A.J. Taylor, Ben Taylor, Isaac Taylor, Zach Taylor, Gabe Taylor; great-grandmother, Annie Wall; as well many, many more nieces, nephews and cousins, far too many to name.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Belgrade Christian Assembly, 103 E. Cascade, Belgrade. A reception will follow the service.
Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service; www.dokkennelson.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christofer Lytle
Peter Spairring
July 16, 2019
Its been 10 long years. In which i experienced the loss of my parents. I know truly understand this thing called grief. I appreciate all the great memories people had of my parents. They say losing a child is the hardest thing anyone will ever do. As I think of Chris I often wonder how much he was changed while at our church. I do know that he accepted Christ as His savior and that he had evolved into a happy young that was looking forward to travel. I just wish that things could have been different and we at Word of Life Church of God could have been in life longer. Chris was always pitching and helping around the church with the latest project. Im sure there are pictures of these projects somewhere because he was always taking pictures. He was always pulling some practical joke too. I remember one time were he supper glued a box of cereal to the counter and someone else came along and lifted the cereal box with great effort ripping the bottom out of the box and spilling the cereal all over the floor. Everyone laughed except the one who had to have waffles instead of cereal. I'm sure he is laughing about it now though. It
robyn gagne
July 17, 2015
thinking of you chris.
Lonelle Lytle
July 16, 2015
My thoughts are with you each day,wonder how you are.Heaven must be so beautiful I look up in the sky each day,and smile. I know one day we will meet again with loving embrace. For now I will be content.Love mom
DAD
June 8, 2014
It's coming up on another anniversary of your passing. It's an anniversary, I wish I didn't have to face. It would be easier if the day would go by without any significance, but alas it wont. Some have said, it gets easier. What gets easier? The pain in my heart, the feelings that come up, the fact that I can't talk to you or see you. I can't find a way around these things yet. I miss you greatly. I wonder often, what you would have achieved with your photography, with your life. I know these feelings keep coming back, because I loved you so much, and would love to hold you close, One more time. I continue on, knowing, we will meet again, you will tell me of all the neat things you have done, I will tell you of all the stupid things I have done. We should both get a laugh. Chris, there isn't a day that goes by, that I don't think of you. When I see a homeless person, and remember, you would ask me to pull over, so you could give them a dollar. You would ask me If I was OK, when you found out I had had a rough day. You were always concerned, your compassion showed. It was always hard to get you to smile, but when you did, it would light up my day. I could sure use that light again. I long to hear your laughter. I miss you so much. Help me to get through this time.
October 10, 2013
Chris. I think of you often. glad I got to know you. you are truly missed. robyn
Lonelle Lytle
July 15, 2013
Chris,love you,miss you.keep sending the pennies.Love mom.
Jennifer Drube
July 6, 2012
Chris, just wanted to let you know how much we miss and love you. I also wish that you were here to see your neice, i know that she would love you, just know that i'm always thinking of you and that i will see you again someday. I love you.
your big sis,
Jen
July 6, 2012
Happy Birthday Chris, as I have said Heaven celebrated when you arrived:-) I met you once on this earth as your aunt but never had the opportunity to know you, but I will meet you one day in heaven and we will spend much time together:-) Your life on earth had to have touched and inspired many.
Lonelle may you and your family be blessed this day as you remember his amazing time here.
your sister Darlene
Lonelle Lytle
July 5, 2012
Chris,happy Birthday today.You left us some good memories.I celebrate your life today,your caring nature,sense of humor,your love of traveling.I'm at peace ,knowing you gave your heart to Jesus.I Love & miss you.mom
David Keehner
April 16, 2012
You were like a brother to me growing up. Our families would visit each other and we would always play together. I wish you were still with us today. I hope you found peace with God. I love you. I miss you.
Lonelle Lytle
March 25, 2012
I miss u everyday,I had a dream about the other night.you were seven playing on your bike,having a great time.at the end of my dream you said you had to go.I said can you come to play again.You smile and said soon.
Brandi Boggs
December 12, 2011
Hey Cuz, I wish you were still here on earth. I miss and Love you so much. We use to have so much fun (back in the days). I miss everything about you... Your voice, laugh, how we use to stay up late when you came to the farm. of course you were alot younger but still. I'll never forget you Chris, your in my thoughts always, and until we meet again in another time and place take care...
Auntie Nell's and Uncle Ernie,
I just want to let you know that I love you more then anything also, I know not aday goes by that you miss and think of Chris, Just remember that he's always with you in your hearts. and he smiles down from heaven each and everyday. I love you.
Liz Wallace
December 12, 2011
I'm so sorry Ernie and Lonelle.
Olivia Hogan
December 12, 2011
lonely goat... that's what we used to call you. you called me olive, sometimes goose when my laugh got too ridiculous. keep lighting the way for all of us chris, we miss you.
Peter Spairring
December 12, 2011
I often think of Chris with fond memories. Wish he was still around. I am so glad I was able to meet him and mentor him while his was in seattle at the Word Of Life Church. I just wish I would been able to see more of his pictures. I Gave him him my camera as a going a away present. If you ever want to hear more about his time in the Seattle area I would love to share some of my stories with you.
Pete Spairring (206) 371-7711
Lonelle Lytle
July 5, 2011
Happy Birthday son,your in my thoughts,and in my heart.thanks for all of the fond memories.Love mom
Chirs,we love you.
May 23, 2011
Our family.
May 23, 2011
Jennifer,Chris&David
May 23, 2011
Chris.our son.
May 23, 2011
Chris&david
Chris Lytle
May 21, 2011
Jen
March 2, 2011
Please disregard the last entry dated October 26th 2009.
Chris, just know that I will miss spending time with you. I will never forget the times that we spent together.
On Micheal's and I wedding day,I wish you here to see me in my wedding dress, I know that you'll be there in spirit, and just know that I will always love you and have a place for you in my heart Chris. I love you very much.
Love,
Your big sis
Jen
Chris taken a break.
July 9, 2010
Chris loved taking pictures
July 7, 2010
The many expression of Chirs.
June 16, 2010
June 16, 2010
Chris,your birthday coming up soon,I wish you were here,my thoughts are always with you,and alway close to my heart.it give me peace,your w/our Lord.
Lonelle Lytle
June 14, 2010
Peter Spairring
June 8, 2010
Lonelle, Ernie, Dave & Jen,
My sympathy and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. I'm one of the friends he met while in seattle wa. We met at the Word of Life Church of God. I had the joy of seeing him come to know Jesus christ as his savior. I watched him grow in the short few months that I new him into a happy, joyous, joking young man that was a pleasue to know. I am so glad that as a parting gift I gave him my 35mm camera. I had lost track of him and had longed to get back in touch with him. Today Daniel Eble one of his other friends from the church stopped in and we were remembering chris and trying to find him when found the news on the internet. He touched our lives and forever we will be changed by the experiences we had with him. You can be proud to have had chris in your family. If you would like to contact some of his other friends from the church please feel free to call me. (206) 371-7711
His brother in Christ Pete
DAD
April 12, 2010
I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories, and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart.
Jennifer Chacon
October 26, 2009
I kow that it's been a while since your passing, and didn't sign the guest book right away, but it was hard for me to see you go. I will never forget all the times that we spent together. I love you so much Chris, and miss you so very much. I know that you will always be with me.
Love your big sis,
Jen
Ashley Smieja
July 28, 2009
Chris, you were my best guy friend in school. I still have the note you wrote me in my dresser and our picture by my window. I'm sad I didn't get to stay in touch after I decided to home school after our 6th grade year. You will always be missed and I'll never forget you calling my Spinelli :(
BARB DEAN
July 27, 2009
IN reading of your death..CHRIS LYTLE, it saddens me deeply to see you have departed, life was just beginning for you...i am sure your parents memories are fond and endearing..GOD BE WITH YOU PARENTS..IN YOUR LOSS, I HAVE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN, AND I PRAY FOR THEM DAILY, AND AS YOU WITH CHRIS..TREASURE EVERY MOMENT
Karen & Rande Mack
July 25, 2009
Lonelle, Ernie, Dave & Jen,
Our sympathy and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. May good memories of Chris help sustain you.
He was a great kid.
Jennifer Azure
July 22, 2009
Ernie and Lonelle,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and Jennifer Azure
Ernie Lytle
July 22, 2009
Chris, Who was He? He was funny, sad, mysterious, deep, thoughtful, giving, selfless, impaitient, longsuffering, loving, compassionate, hardworking, commited, practical, adventurous, tenasious, brave, willing, helpful, wise, quiet, noisy, patient, strong, weak, outgoing....... He was my son!
Lonelle Lytle
July 22, 2009
Chris, you accepted the Lord three months ago,you made us proud. You had your struggles. I thank the Lord he gave us 20 years with you. You're back in his arms again. Love DAD&MOM
David Lytle
July 22, 2009
I miss you Chris, I will love you always.
Rande & Debbie Laramore
July 22, 2009
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle Goodwin
July 22, 2009
Your family is in my prayers. I didn't really know Chris but I worked with his mom at the nursing home. They are wonderful people. Michelle Goodwin
July 22, 2009
He was a great person and always had a smile on his face. he will be missed.
Chase Badwound
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