Wayland Francis Witten III
November 6, 1961 - November 4, 2010
Obituary
Wayland Francis Witten III , or Beau as we know him, was born on November 6, 1961 in Napa California to Lucetta Terre Witten and Stan Wayland F. Witten Jr. He was the third and youngest child born to them in three years and has two older sisters, Rhonda and Debra.
Beau moved to the Pacific Northwest when he was around three and spent the rest of his life living in the Seattle area.
Beau was native american and was an enrolled tribal member with the Colville Confederated Tribes, Okanogan Band. In 2003 at a family naming ceremony he was given the Salish name of ‘huts-chul-shall’ meaning Keeper of the Forest.
He joined the USMC in 1979 and took Combat Engineering. While in the Marines he achieved the rank of sargent and in 1985 was injured during field manuvers with his unit and was released with and Honerable Medical discharge.
Beau worked in the construction field for over 25 years. During that time he sent to college and recieved an AA degree in AutoCad Design and a BA degree in Construction Management from ITT Technical Institute, an AA degree in Natural Resources and Water Control from Green River Community College. He was chosen by his teachers to speak at the National Society of American Forestry Conference in Alberta Canada and spoke in Native American Forestry Preservation.
Beau was a die hard Seahawk and Mariner fan. He played football and baseball while growing up and passed on that love of sports to his children. He coached and supportd them in any sport that wanted to try.
He met the love of his life, Tina, in 1985 and spent 25 years with her. He had four children: Desiree’, Wayland F. Witten IV Alec, Lyric and Harmony. He also has three grandchildren, Giavonnie, Nevaeh and Tieranae.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father, most recently by his three uncle’s, Glenn, Larry, and Hank.
He was a beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Mentor, Teacher and Friend.
I LOVE YOU BABY AND MISS YOU SO SO MUCH <3
For harmony, I love you, I think dad would say just this, sissy… I am not gone I remain here beside you. Just in a different form. Look for me in your heart and there you will find me in our love which forever lives on. In those moments when you feel alone look for me in your thoughts and there you will find me in sweet memories that burn strong. Every time a tear forms in your beautiful eyes look up to the heavens and there you will see me smiling down from gods glorious skies.
I miss you dad, I would do anything just to hear your voice and see you.. I love you.
Wayland, ITT Technical Institute asked me to give the keynote speech for this year’s graduating class. You were an inspiration to me during the short time that I had you as a student, as you battled cancer. You wanted to keep pushing, and you did, and you got your degree, and you were doing what you thought would make your life that much better for you and your children, and Tina. And in doing so, you inspired them and me along the way, and fellow students. In my speech, I will do my best to tribute your inspiration. God Bless You.
I never even got to say goodbye, itz killing me inside, I want so much to hear your voice again when I walk threw the door at the house, it echos in my head daily, I want so much to be a part of my families lives, I know they are hurting, but I feel as thow im being pushed away, I know they dont know me all that well but I want them to know my heart is with them always, but I dont think they hear dad, this is so hard, I dont know what to do, please give me strengh, and guide me down the path to heal hearts, im hurting and all I want to hear is memories of you that I will never have, I love you dad, miss you so much…i hope this gets to you…
I really miss you dad..
Without sadness, no one will understand happiness
Without hate, no one will understand love
Without you, no one will understand me love you forever and always love you babe
love you baby i talked to your cousin Paul and his wife Theresa tonight they miss u like me so much love you babe
A day don’t go by that I don’t think about you my cousin.Your in my heart and in my soul,along with your dad,grandpa and grandma.I love you.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER MISS YOU 25 BIG YEARS
MISSING YOU LIKE CRAZY BABY LOVE YOU LIKE CRAZY
I LOVE YOU BABY MISS YOU
Trying to have strength here baby please help me love ya
I LOVE YOU BABY
Merry Christmas eve baby wow this hurts so bad love ya
you mean the world to me. God answerd my prayers, when u walked into my life But why did god take you away from me????I love you so much and miss you like crazy
I LOVE YOU BABY MISS YOU SO SO MUCH
i don’t need roses, candy’s , or cards, all i need is u and u to hold me in Ur arms.love ya baby
No matter the distance between us, I am as close to you today as I was yesterday, for as long as you are in my heart, we are never truly far apart.LOve you Baby
Hates the days i go without seeing u,,Ur smile,,having Ur arms around me,,that look in Ur eyes,,the sound of Ur voice.. Love when i actually get see u! :
R.I.P. Beau….so sad and sorry I didnt know you were sick and get the chance to say goodbye. You’ve been a long time friend of our family and definatley will be missed. Tell my daddy hello for me. My prayers go out to Tina and the rest of the family. God Bless and keep you all.
R.I.P. Beau….so sad and sorry I didnt know you were sick and get the chance to say goodbye. You’ve been a long time friend of our family and definatley will be missed. Tell my daddy hello for me. My prayers go out to Tina and the rest of the family. God Bless and keep you all.
R.I.P. Beau….so sad and sorry I didnt know you were sick and get the chance to say goodbye. You’ve been a long time friend of our family and definatley will be missed. Tell my daddy hello for me. My prayers go out to Tina and the rest of the family. God Bless and keep you all.
R.I.P. Beau….so sad and sorry I didnt know you were sick and get the chance to say goodbye. You’ve been a long time friend of our family and definatley will be missed. Tell my daddy hello for me. My prayers go out to Tina and the rest of the family. God Bless and keep you all.
R.I.P. Beau….so sad and sorry I didnt know you were sick and get the chance to say goodbye. You’ve been a long time friend of our family and definatley will be missed. Tell my daddy hello for me. My prayers go out to Tina and the rest of the family. God Bless and keep you all.
R.I.P. Beau….so sad and sorry I didnt know you were sick and get the chance to say goodbye. You’ve been a long time friend of our family and definatley will be missed. Tell my daddy hello for me. My prayers go out to Tina and the rest of the family. God Bless and keep you all.
Everyday I sit at home wishing you were here…Wishing I can see you…Wishing I can be with you…Oh i miss you so much.
if i had to take away a star in the sky for every time i missed you id be sitting here in the dark :
I have done and accomplished a lot of difficult things… and I know, among those things, missing you is the hardest…
is missing someone a ton and doesn’t know how to make it stop or get over it! :I LOVE YOU BABY MISSING YOU LIKE CRAZY
me without you is like shoes without laces, nerds with no braces, ASentanceWithoutSpaces, just incomplete!I MISS YOU BABY SO MUCH LOVE YOU
Today was one of those days where everything reminded me of you. I hate days like today, because they remind me of the one thing I want and don’t have.I Love You So Much Baby
You taught me how to love, you taught me how to trust, you taught me how to believe. The only thing you didn’t teach me was how to live without you..I LOVE YOU
I LOVE YOU MY SWEET SWEET BABY MISS YOU SO SO MUCH
When none of it made any sense and just as I was about to lose Faith, GOD whispered in my ear “Heaven needed a hero”I LOVE YOU BABY YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE OUR HERO!!!
Baby ,Harmony has a basketball game tomorrow .I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO SO MUCH can’t stop my river of tears for you.
Baby Baby I miss you so so much wishing I had you here LOVE YOU LIKE CRAZY
I LOVE YOU BABY
Its so cold baby I love you with all my heart baby you are the greatest!Missing you like crazy
Baby the girls report cards are great you would be so so proud I really really wish you were here I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH love your wife Tina
Baby I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO SO MUCH
I love you baby
Happy Thanksgiving Baby I love you MISS YOU
Missing all the laughs we’ve had, and all the tear’s we’ve cried.
Missing all your hug’s that tucked me in at night.
Missing all the midnight show’s, like the twilight zone.
Missing all the special time’s that bonded us so close.Baby I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL CRYING A RIVER FOR YOU TO BE HERE WITH ME I LOVE YOU BABY
you and your family means the world to mei love you much and will miss you greatly and am thankful for the times and memories we were able to share the past years till we meet again all my love.
scott and brenny
Our prayers are with you. Love ya guys
My love and concern goes out the whole family, which we will sorely miss Beau. My heart is very heavy because an excellent family man and peace keeper is now with our Creator. My memories are strong with remebering his love for his family and unmatched determination to make a world a better place for all. A wonderful man that made me smile when I am down and behind me to catch me when I fall. I have many memories of celebrating weddings and family picnic’s,and holidays eating, drinking, and having fun. I will always miss you, and will see you again, when our paths meet again, celebrating with the Creator and family.I will dance through this storm knowing you are still watching over and protecting your family. Tina I pray for you and your family for strength and loving support.
My Prayers go to the whole family, and my LOVE TO ALL.
As cousins Lucetta and I were close as kids and have many memories of spending holidays together with both families, days at the Spokane Park when there was a roller coaster, and lazy summer days swimming. After growing up and living in different areas, we did not get to know each other’s children but wish we had. I cannot say enough but I want all of you to know I send my love in this difficult time. Cheryl Hanford
Tina,
Our thoughts and prayers for you and the family. Wayland was giving and a joy to work with at GRCC.
Dick