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William LITZINGER Obituary

William (Bill) Joseph Litzinger (Age 60) passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on December 22, 2021, in Medical Lake, Washington. Bill was born to Thomas and Evelyn Litzinger on November 23, 1961 at Stead Air Force Base, just outside Reno, Nevada.

As a young boy Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing with his Dad. He also had fun being with his multiple siblings. He experienced moving to different Air Force bases with his family before moving to Fairchild Air Force Base, in Washington. This is where he would set permanent roots by growing up in nearby Medical Lake. There he attended Blair Elementary, Medical Lake Middle School and Medical Lake High School, where he graduated class of 1980.

After high school, he experienced what life had to offer before settling in Everett, Washington, where he would live for the next 26 years. In his years living in western Washington, he worked for Philips Electronics, where he made ultrasound machines for well over 20 years. In 2016, Bill moved back to his hometown of Medical Lake, where he worked for the state of Washington at

Lakeland Village.

Billy, as his family called him, will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Mae Litzinger, and niece, Madison Rae Litzinger. He leaves behind to reminisce in his memory, father, Thomas Litzinger of Medical Lake, sister, Jackie (Dennis) Ochs of Cheney, WA, brother, Edward (Tara) Litzinger of Woodinville, WA, sister, Theresa Litzinger of Medical Lake, sister, Margaret Litzinger of Kenmore, WA, brother, Joseph Litzinger of Medical Lake, sister, Frances Litzinger of Medical Lake, and sister, Barbara (Brad) Houser of Medical Lake. As well as, multiple nieces and nephews.

A Vigil service will be held on Wednesday, January 12, at 6:00 pm at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Medical Lake, followed by his funeral Mass on Thursday, January 13, at 1:00 pm, at St. Anne's Catholic Church, in Medical Lake. Followed by interment at Medical Lake Cemetery where he will be laid to rest.

The family would like to express a sincere thank you to Father Tuckerman of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Medical Lake, WA. As well as, Cheney Funeral Home, Cheney, WA.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Jan. 9 to Feb. 8, 2022.

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The Teaford Family...

January 26, 2022

Dearest Litzinger Family,
On behalf of the Teaford Family please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Billy your son, brother and uncle. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Harry G. Teaford Jr.

Brenda M Litzinger

January 12, 2022

Dear Uncle Tom, Jackie, Ed, Joe, Terry, Margie, Fran & Barb, my heart goes out to you all during this sad time. I pray that God wraps His loving arms around you, bringing peace to your grieving hearts. Know you are in the thoughts & prayers of many whose lives were touched by Bill. Cherish the beautiful memories you have of him & in time, your tears will turn to smiles. Love & miss you all. Brenda

Jackie Ochs

January 12, 2022

I still cannot believe you are gone. I will always remember your voice and the crazy names you called me. The time I came to visit you and Eddy in L.A. My heart is broken. I love you forever my brother.

Fran Litzinger

January 10, 2022

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Fran Litzinger

January 10, 2022

I Love you brother! You will be missed greatly!

Joe Litzinger

January 10, 2022

I always called you meathead, well I always looked up to to cause in highschool you were the big football player and I wasnt. You drove around dads teal blue GMC and I always asked to tagged along you sometimes you said ok. We traveled to Hawaii 12x which I made home movies of every trip we traveled to Minnesota, to Vegas,Yellowstone ,Mr Rushmore,Los Angeles we went everywhere meathead but we drifted apart but I never stopped loving you as my brother. I'm empty Bill ...i will always cherish my memories that only me and you made. I love you meathead RIP my brother
Joe

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Vigil

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St. Anne's Catholic Church

Medical Lake, WA

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St. Anne's Catholic Church

708 E Lake St., Medical, WA 99022

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St. Anne's Catholic Church

Medical Lake, WA

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