Walter William Lill

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Walter Lill Obituary

Walter William Lill, a devoted Christian man at 66 years old, was called home to be with his Savior on February 1st, 2008. Walt is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Eileen, and his children; son Steve (Lucie), and daughter Kristin of Chandler, AZ. Walt is also survived by his brother Ray (Sharon) of Chandler, AZ; his sister Karen (Craig) of Des Moines, Iowa; and loving nieces, nephews and in-laws. Walt was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on October 27, 1941. He started his life in Sioux City, Iowa, where he was an avid athlete and basketball player in both high school and college. He moved to Phoenix in 1964 where he began his career at Motorola as a production analyst. His career then took him and his family around the world to Chicago, Austin, Hong Kong, and back to Phoenix, where he retired as a Vice President in 1999. Walt loved his family, golf, the ocean, and his mom's peach pie. He had a zest for adventure, travel, the Arizona Cardinals, and his Lord. He is dearly loved and respected as a husband, father, brother, colleague and friend. His love and humor will live forever in our hearts. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 5th at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, from 6-8 pm. A celebration of his life will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 715 W. Southern Ave, Tempe, Wednesday, February 6th at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Walt's name to Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Praise God for Walter William Lill.
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Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Lill

14 Entries

Johnny Mills

February 19, 2008

I'll always remember Walt for his great leadership, competitive passion for golf, but more importantly, his passion for people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deepest condolences,
Johnny, Amy & Dahlton Mills

Larry and Sharon Mott

February 15, 2008

May your loving memories of Walt be with you always and may sadness pass swiftly on its way.

Ol' high school friends,

Pam Harding

February 5, 2008

Dearest Eileen,
I am so sorry for to have to endure the pain of losing your partner so young. He is probably playing 18 holes with your Aunt Eileen & Uncle Cliff today. Take Care of you.
Love Cousin Pam

Chuck and Ginny Dickens

February 5, 2008

Walt has been a friend of mine since the 1950s when we played Babe Ruth baseball. We went on to participate in both high school and college basketball together. Walt was an intense competitor and great teammate. I shall truly miss his love of life and concern for others. Although we lost track of each other over the years, we reunited several years ago and it was like old times. Ginny and I were treated royally by Walt and Eileen during our best vacation ever. We will miss Walt. He has left us with many cherished memories. Our deepest sympathy to the entire Lill family.

Dave Pederson

February 5, 2008

I met Walt years ago and had great fun playing golf with him. As he moved from place to place for his work I had lost contact with him. But just this last fall got to meet up again and it was like old times. A very good guy. We'll all miss him.

Rich & Laure Bietz

February 4, 2008

Dear Eileen, Kristen and Steve,
It is with great sadness that we heard about the passing of Walt. He was a very funny and loving man.
He was a good student of the game of golf and just fun to be around.
Our condolences and prayers to your family.

keith schott

February 4, 2008

I did not know Walt that long but in the time I did get to spend with him I got to know him as a kind man with a great passion for golf and his frends. I'll miss his humor and friendship.

keith schott

February 4, 2008

I didn't know Walt long but in the time I was able to share with him I got to know his kindness and passion for golf and boating.I will miss his humor and friendship
Keith Schott

Richard & Laure Bietz

February 4, 2008

Dear Eileen,Kristen and Steve,
It is with great sadness to hear about the passing of Walt, he was a very special person and now is on his next journey. Our condolences to you and your family.

garry jones

February 4, 2008

Garry "Jonesy" Jones

Thom and Maria Faith Consiglio

February 3, 2008

Walt Lill was one of the kindest men we have ever known. He enjoyed sharing his good fortune with family and friends. We genuinely miss him as he loved to enjoy life. He was paricularly kind to me and my wife and we will never lose sight of that. We miss you Walt and we loved you.

Jerry & Barbara Kline

February 3, 2008

This was much to soon to lose Walt.
We are sure he is with God now and our prayers are for his Eileen & his family.

Jen and Gary Earl

February 2, 2008

Dear Eileen, Kristen and Steve,
We are so very sorry to hear of Walt's passing. I know there are no words to comfort you during this difficult time. Keep all of the good memories alive and celebrate his life everyday. May the strength of others guide you through this. Our deepest sympathy,

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