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Obituary

James "Shorty" Lithgow, a loving father and friend, passed away on March 28, 2023. Born on September 20, 1947, Shorty made a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to have known him. He enjoyed gardening, fishing , watching cowboy and science fiction movies, reading a good book, and don't forget a good beer..



Shorty is survived by his two daughters, Jessica Lithgow and Dawn Baers, his son Alan Lithgow, step daughter Laura Good enough his …

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My Dad was always helping people...it didnt matter that we didn't have much ourselves ..he told me there is always some…
My Dad was always helping people...it didnt matter that we didn't have much ourselves ..he told me …
My Dad was always helping people...it didnt matter that we didn'…
Shorty was always a happy guy he was always kind and would give his shoes if you needed them. He could grow exotic plan…
Shorty was always a happy guy he was always kind and would give his shoes if you needed them. He co…
Shorty was always a happy guy he was always kind and would give …

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What were Shorty's favorite ways to exercise?
He did his gardening...
He did his gardening...
He did his gardening...
What were Shorty's favorite movies?
John Wayne Movies
John Wayne Movies
John Wayne Movies
What were Shorty's favorite drinks?
BEER
BEER
BEER
What were Shorty's favorite foods?
Steak Any food really!!
Steak Any food really!!
Steak Any food really!!

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Born

September 20th, 1947
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Had a child, Alan Lithgow

May 29th, 1968
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Had a child, Dawn Baers

April 18th, 1969

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Cause of death

Dementia

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Bullhead City, AZ, USA

All California Cremation
Funeral services provided by

All California Cremation

Hospice care provided by

Mission Hospice Services of Rancho Mirage

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