Lawrence Joseph Romeo Lizotte Obituary (2024)

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Lawrence "Larry" Joseph Romeo Lizotte, who left us on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Larry was born on May 23, 1937, to Henry and Bertha Lizotte, in Yakima, Washington. He attended school at St. Joseph Marquette High School. He married Karen Tumblosom in 1957, starting their family. Karen passed away in 1984. He met Reta Beauchene. They married and began their life journey in 1988. Larry worked at Associated Grocers for 27 years, until they closed. He then worked at Sno-Kist for 13 years before retiring. Larry and Reta loved travelling, which included camping at Ohanapecosh and Wallows in their motorhome. They travelled extensively, with the Harmon Center, to most states, as well as Italy, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand. They met many dear friends in their travels. Larry was a longtime Mariner, Seahawk, and Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball fan. One highlight was a trip to the induction to the Hall of Fame for Edgar Martinez. Another favorite was fishing trips with his brothers, buddy, Ed, and son-in-law, Ron. Larry was loved by everyone that knew him. He enjoyed everyone and was a great storyteller. Especially of his growing up years with a large family and the mischief he got into, or was lucky enough to escape from. In 2021, he started his long and hard journey with health issues, which included open heart surgery, followed by cancer, which included 54 radiation treatments. In 2022, a melanoma was discovered on his head. After surgery, he endured 11 weeks of wound care. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Bertha, first wife, Karen, son, Steven, daughter, Sheri, brothers, Raymond, Roger, Richard, and Robert, sisters, Delores, Irene, Annette, and his best friend, Ed Schlert. He is survived by his loving wife, Reta, daughter Debbie Gregson (Ron), David, Cindy, and Billy, as well as Todd (Michele), Timothy (Jennifer) Beauchene, brother, Duane, grandchildren, Tyler, Alissa, Ashley, Mikayla, Kyle, Derek, Alex, Joel, Nathan, Katelyn, and Hannah, as well as ten great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11:00am, at Our Lady of Lourdes, in Selah, WA. A very special thank you to Father Richard, all nurses, doctors, at MultiCare, along with the nurses at Heartlinks. We are extremely grateful and thankful to all the staff at Covenant House, where he was treated like family during his final days. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com