William Ernest DeWit

July 29, 1958 - March 29, 2010

William Ernest DeWit Obituary (Age 81) On March 29th, surrounded by his family, Bill went home to be with the Lord, after suffering a stroke while in California about six weeks earlier. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Lucile (Downey); four children Tim (Chusri) DeWitt, Ben (Colleen) DeWitt, Jan (Tom) Hodl, Joy (Don) Calkins; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and sisters Betty Curry and Sue (Vic) Pfau. He was preceded in death by his brothers Bob & Tom. Bill was born in Daisy, Washington July 29, 1928 to Earnest and Hazel DeWitt. He graduated from Columbia High School in Hunters, Washington. In 1952 he hired out on Northern Pacific Railroad as a fireman and retired as an engineer after 38 years from Burlington Northern Railroad. Bill and Lucile spent the next 20 winters as "Snowbirds", returning home each spring to their same south hill home of 52 years. He is fondly remembered to all as a master mechanic, willing to help any and all wherever he went. His big heart was filled with love for his family and many friends. We are richly blessed to have had him in our life and he will be greatly missed. To continue celebrating the memory of his life, please join us on Tuesday, April 6th at 11:00AM at Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 4224 E. 4th Avenue.