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William Reitz Obituary

William L. Reitz Sr. Age 59 passed away 4/20/2011 at his home in Spanaway. Born June 18, 1951 in Tacoma. He is survived by his wife Shirley, mother Marie Lewis, sisters LaVerna Chamberlain and Lois (Don) Herbert, children Christina Reitz, Jennifer (Al) Trevino and William L. Reitz Jr., 4 step children, 23 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous friends. Our sincere thanks to Hospice for all their help and support. Memorial service will be Friday, April 29, from 5 to 8 at the VFW, 2000 S. Union Ave., Tacoma.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 26, 2011.

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Gone Fishing

Christina Reitz

May 5, 2011

I will never say goodbye to you my dad
cause I know this is not the end for us to see each other.
You will only be going to a place where there’s no pain nor suffering.
I am happy for you, for you will be with God.
For now we need to go in separate ways.
I remember how your arms hold me and give me strength.
You were always there to listen, love, and defend me in everything.
You were my very best friend.
In my triumphs you were always proud.
I’m very grateful and proud to call you my dad.
Here deep inside my heart you’ll always be.
I would give up everything I have just to hug you one more time.
I remember the last time I hold you’re hand and how you looked at me in the eyes.
If only I could turn back the time I would have never let you go.
I felt the world stops and my heart stop beating when they told me you’re gone…….
How I wish I was only dreaming.
Just like the rain; tears fell down from my eyes, I couldn’t speak for a while.
Thank you Dad….
For always understanding, listening , caring, and loving me for the rest of your life.
The greatest gift God gave me was YOU…….. my Dad…
It’s difficult to let you go but I must…
I must return the gift God gave me…
Till then;
See you in Heaven………

Jo Dee Fries

May 4, 2011

Will,
I only knew you for a few years but you were an awesome guy. You always made me laugh especially when you would try to sneak up on me to scare me. Rest in peace

Debbie Ikerd

May 4, 2011

Your dad was a wonderful, caring man who did everything he could to make your teen years easier to bear without your mom. He only grounded you to show he cared...and to keep you outta the mischief we would get into!

Ann Lathrop-Busha

May 3, 2011

You where a wonderful person Willie. And a great Dad to be there for your daughters when they lost their mother. You will definately be missed by all. May your life be wonderful in heaven with other loved ones.

Dad me and jen 1980

Christina Reitz

May 3, 2011

Love and miss you evryday dad....you were a wonderful man.

charissa edwards

April 28, 2011

hey we all miss him

Shari Shutt. gonzalez

April 26, 2011

We will miss you everyday every min we love very much thank you for being a second dad to me

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