Nancy Ann Litwiller
5 Post CondolencesNancy Ann Litwiller was born to Howard and Rhoda Ann (Schlinz) Deyarmond on February 6, 1950, in Foley Alabama. She peacefully passed away on July 14, 2012, with her husband John by her side.
Due to her father’s occupation as a road construction supervisor, her childhood was spent at various locations in Michigan. At the age of fourteen years, she accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized.
In 1969, she married John M. Litwiller. They made their home in Ithaca, Michigan, sharing life’s joys and sorrows for almost 43 years. To this union three children were born: Chris, Amy Jo, and Michelle (Shelly).
When the children were very young, she reconsecrated her life to the Lord, also seeking a Church home. She made the Newark Church of God in Christ, Mennonite her home.
Mother had a deep faith in God and it was of utmost importance to her to instill that faith in her children. She would call us children from whatever we were doing every evening and have a time of devotions with us. She often read Bible stories to us and she sang many a song while she worked. We often found her praying or reading her Bible. She had a deep concern for her family, that they would each one find a personal relationship with Jesus.
Mother enjoyed being a homemaker. She also enjoyed the out of doors. We often went for walks or bike rides, swimming, fishing, camping, etc. We have many special memories of vacationing “Up North” in Michigan. After the nest was empty, Dad and Mom still enjoyed many camping/fishing trips together. In the winter, we often cut wood. Mom would pitch right in and she’d make sure the rest of us stayed busy, too! We’d spend the whole day in the woods, having hot dogs to roast and hot chocolate to keep us going. She always enjoyed time spent together either working or relaxing.
We often woke up to her singing, “Rise and Shine!”, and that seems to be how she faced life....with enthusiasm and an upbeat attitude.
In 2005, she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. She faced this with courage and tried to keep us encouraged. Cancer is cruel, but it could not shake her faith in God.
Survivors include her husband John; their children and grandchildren: Chris A. Litwiller of Ithaca, Michigan, Amy Jo and Craig Inniger, Dustin, Candalyn, Katrina and Marshal of Bridgewater, Maine, Shelly and Chad Peters, Brandon, Monica and Zachery of Ithaca, Michigan; her father Howard; her brother Jim and Robin Deyarmond, Tony, Tammy, Adria and Matthew and their families; brothers-in-law Larry and Esther Litwiller, Marty, Sandy, Mike and Larry Jr., and their families, Jeffery Litwiller, Marvin and Barb Litwiller, Carissa, Brooke, Amber and Maren and their families; sister-in-law Marla and Gary Jantz, Jenae and Cody and their families, along with many other friends and family, too numerous to mention.
She was predeceased by her mother, Rhoda Ann, her parents-in-law, Evan and Shirley Litwiller, her grandparents and various other extended family members.
Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, July 20, 2012 at 10:30 am at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with burial at the Beechler Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions to the Commission on Aging.
Reader Comments (5)
Kind word for everyone...She will be greatly missed ....
GOD BLESS YOU NANCY, THANK YOU FOR BEING You.
Wanda Johnson (employee at Rosewood A.F.C.)
I didn't know your mother, but she sounds like a wonderful woman that I would have enjoyed getting to know. I don't know you well, but from what I've seen and heard of you I believe your mom fulfilled her desire to see you grow up to become a fine, honorable man. I am very sorry for your loss, and the loss to your family.