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Vernon J. "Bill" Titmus
Bill never met a person that he couldn't befriend with his outgoing personality, natural charm and ability to get nearly everyone to laugh with him as he teased, kidded, harassed and harangued all that he encountered. All who knew him were touched by his unique way of getting others to open up, find the joy that life had to offer, and spend time (the most precious gift of all) with those that they love. During his career as a teacher/coach he made a profound and lasting impact on the lives of countless young people. Even years after the fact, many of his students and team members looked him up to give thanks and pay tribute to him for his kindness and leadership.
His primary love was his family, and he was blessed with having two: In Washington, with wife of 45 years, Helen (deceased); their daughter, Toni; son, Terry and his wife, Caroline; grandkids, Josh (great-grandson, William), Jason, Braden and his wife, Jennifer (great-grandkids, Kolee and Connor), Nathan and Dakota. In Las Vegas, with wife of 11 years, Dorothy "Dottie"; her son, Mike (deceased); and her daughter, Stephanie; grandkids, Tiffany (great-grandkids, Ethan and Violet), Jake (great-grandson, Spencer), Kaimen, Cooper and Kayla.
The entire family enjoyed his competitiveness in everything from card games with ever changing rules to fishing with two hooks, his giving ways and his unbridled love. Bill truly danced as though no one was watching and sang as if no one was listening every single day. More often than not however, he found himself surrounded by others attracted to and inspired by his example of dancing through the kitchen to be first in line, fishing with unequaled enthusiasm (he was NEVER outfished), or passing around the microphone on his karaoke machine. No matter what he was doing, abundant smiles and laughter were there as well.
Our lives were all greatly enriched by our connection to Bill, our Dad, Husband, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Teacher, Coach, and Friend. His legacy will live on through the generations that his gentle hands helped to form. We will miss him everyday and remember him with love and smiles.
Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m., February 20, 2011, at Olympic View Middle School, Mukilteo WA.
For more information, contact Terry Titmus at [email protected]
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Memories and Condolences
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Alice Rice
February 15, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jason Challus
February 6, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Titmus family. Many great memories of Bill at the lake for MANY years. We will miss him dearly. Rim Rock Cove won't be the same. With love, The Challus Family
Ron Robinson
February 5, 2011
Very sad to hear Bill has left us. He was a great teacher and coach at OV and everyone liked him. Ron Robinson
todd ralls
February 2, 2011
dear bill i will miss you dearly i always looked forward to the day i and my family would roll into rim rock cove u were the first person i would seek out when making my hello rounds...u made a big impact on my life.from being my 7th grade teacher to one of dear friends on the rock fishing...as i sit here w/tears of all the joy you brought to my life as a good person rim rock will not b the same love todd ralls.....
Anita Rugwell
February 2, 2011
Terry, Carolyn and family,
I am so sorry to read of your Dad's passing.. I did not know him but know you and your family and just want to express my heartfelt sympathy to you..
I will keep you in thoughts and prayers at this sad time...
Jeannette Mackey
February 1, 2011
My favorite teacher. His easy going, down to earth attitude helped make my junior high experience brighter. He will forever be admired and missed.....
"Jeanie" as he called me :)
Jeannette Mackey
Amanda Karr
January 31, 2011
Very sad to see such a neat Man go.. Very cool teacher who made it bearable to Handle school, Someone who took time with kids and never ever made them feel not important...
Duke Locke
January 27, 2011
To the Titmus family:
I am passing on this message from Don Falleti. Don went to school with Bill and I. We all grew up in the area of Frontenac known as Grasshopper.
"Duke", thank you for the information about our friend and fellow Grasshopper. I have a lot of fond memories of Bill including having the honor of sitting with Bill and his wife at Ray Barto's Idle Hour for dinner after the last Raider Reunion he attended.
I am comforted to have observed that Bill was very happy and grateful for our friendships and his life in particular.
Your friend always, Don"
Don Falletti currently resides in Tulsa, OK.
George &Ellen Jane White
January 27, 2011
Dear Dottie and the rest of the Titmus we send all of are love and prayers your way at such hard time. Bill was one of best man I know he was so good to you and the rest of the extend family He really will be missed.
V.L."Duke" Locke
January 26, 2011
As a former school teammate, a very special fishing buddy and a friend who assisted in saving my life, you will always be with me.
Your high scool coach, Jobn Sigarelli told me to pass on his condolences and thanks to you for all of the gaming winning touchdowns you scored not only in football but in your life.
Judi Bach
January 25, 2011
Bill's leaving has left a huge hole in our hearts. My family and I will always remember.
Kimberly Bach
January 25, 2011
Dear Dottie and the rest of the Titmus family,
Ken and I send our heartfelt condolences. Please know our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this very difficult time. Bill was a great mentor and friend. He will definitely be missed by the entire Bach family.
Love and Hugs to you all,
Ken and Kim Bach
January 25, 2011
Bill, you always made us happy at work and play..
Tom Roberts: Olympic View Middle School
Erin McCallister-Quinn
January 25, 2011
Bill made my first few years teaching a little bit easier and A LOT more entertaining! My thoughts and prayers are with you right now.
Jim Gadwood
January 25, 2011
To the entire Titmus family. My most sincere condolences from a former grade and high school teammate.
Salley Forrest
January 24, 2011
Dottie - Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
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