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Michael Lithgow Obituary
Michael Alexander LITHGOW June 8, 1949 ~ September 21, 2011 Age 62, born to Rona and Gordon Lithgow in Christchurch, New Zealand. Dear wife and friend of Maria-Liisa Miettunen for 42 years. Married in Christchurch, NZ and moved to Seattle in 1978. He proudly became a naturalized citizen in 1986. He worked for 30 years for the Washington State Department of Revenue. He liked to potter in his garden, play with his cat family and enjoy a bottle of beer. He bravely endured two years of frustration and pain, after suffering a massive stroke. He is sadly missed by his wife Liisa, his sister Jenny and her two children, Shaun and Nikki of NZ, and many friends and relatives around the world. A celebration of Mike's life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 2nd at Barnabas Anglican Church, 2340 N. 155th St., Shoreline 98133. Remembrances can be made to an Animal Charity or the Make a Wish Foundation.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jesse
November 13, 2022
Mike had respect for history and the struggles that we have gone through to get where we all are. His collection of historic mementos was very interesting. I am sad I didn't have more time with him.
Brent Benson
October 3, 2011
We will all miss Mike, I am sure. He truly was one of a kind! It is tragic that he did not get back to his beloved New Zealand....actually, he is probably there now! R.I.P. my friend.
DonnaLee Whipple
September 30, 2011
Mike will always remain in my memory as a unique person. Mike honored the truth, displaying a remarkable sense of independence in thought and action.
We will miss Mike, but praise God that he is in a better world and waiting to reunite with family and friends when we get there.
God Bless You All,
Donna Lee Whipple
Retired DOR - Seattle Office
Marshall & Carma Henkle
September 29, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your happy memories of Mike bring you comfort.
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