Eric Nunn Bittlingmayer
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A funeral service for Eric Halden Nunn Bittlingmayer, 21, will be held 11 am, Friday, January 22, 2010 at Plymouth Congregational Church. He died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at his home in Lawrence.
He was born September 20, 1989 in West Berlin, Germany, and moved with his family to Davis, California at the age of three months. From a very early age he was bright eyed and cheerful, with an angelic face and a devilish smile.
In July of 2000 he and his family moved to Lawrence. He attended Bishop Seabury Academy from 2001 to 2004, where his main interests were soccer, debate and biology. While at Bishop Seabury he formed lifelong relationships with faculty, staff and other students. In January 2006 he graduated from Wisdom Ranch School near Arco, Idaho. In the fall of 2007 he began his studies at the University of Kansas, majoring in biochemistry. He particularly enjoyed the study of genetics.
As an adult he had far ranging interests including travel, cycling, snowboarding, history, politics, music and spending time with his beloved dog Hercules. Snorkeling and skydiving were not outside of his repertoire. He read Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman three times, savored The New York Times Magazine, and avidly read The Economist. He knew how to cook and he knew how to eat. He thought it only natural to spend a day traversing San Francisco or Manhattan on foot, to jump into the cold Pacific, to send his older brother a bicycle in the mail, to eat half a salami over an afternoon, to meet people wherever he went, and to give generous gifts. His soul was always full of love and void of fear.
He is survived by his parents of Lawrence and his two older brothers, Adam Mathias Nunn Bittlingmayer, San Jose, California, and Stefan Conrad Nunn Bittlingmayer, Tulsa, Oklahoma; his grandparents, John McQueen Nunn, Baldwin City, Kansas and Elizabeth Ann (Stewart) Nunn, Gulfport, Mississippi, and Theresia Bittlingmayer, Rye, New York. In December 1988 his grandfather Jakob Bittlingmayer preceded him in death. He is also survived by his two uncles, Richard Bittlingmayer and his wife, Patricia Damon, Tuckahoe, New York, and Helmut Bittlingmayer, Greenwich, Connecticut; his aunt, Jeanne-Marie (Nunn) Alexander and her husband, Gordon Glass Alexander, Irvine, California; and two first cousins, Gauen Rhys Alexander, Birmingham, Alabama and Ted Ryley Alexander, Irvine, California. He is survived as well by many extended family members throughout the United States and Germany.
The family will hold a visitation from 9:30 a.m. Friday until service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Eric’s name to Bishop Seabury Academy Scholarship Fund and sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Mr. and Mrs. Bittlingmayer and family,
Eric was schoolmate of our son Adam Davis while he was at Bishop Seabury. Our prayers are with your family, may it give you strength during these difficult times, and may it give Eric peace. We are sorry for your loss.
Mark,Belinda and Adam Davis
Although I had never met Eric I know he had to be an extaordinary young man. Beth Ann, I heard you speak of all your sons with such love and compassion. I want you all to know that I am so sorry for your loss and will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I will keep very good care of Jackie especially during this time. I have to be out of town on Friday for the service but will be with you in spirit. My love to you.
We were stunned to hear of the passing of Eric. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Phil, our son was a classmate of Eric’s at Seabury and talks about playing soccer with Eric. May you find comfort in the prayers of friends and loved ones.
Cathy Anderson
Bethann and family, our thoughts are with you in this time of loss. Please let us know of anything at all that we can do to help.
Deepest sympathy from your friends at Sarah’s
Dear George and Beth Anne,
Susan and I are so very sorry to hear of your great loss. Eric was a wonderful young man, and I think of him fondly. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Chris Carter
Dear George and Beth Anne,
Susan and I are so very sorry to hear of your great loss. Eric was a wonderful young man, and I think of him fondly. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Chris Carter
BethAnn & family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The obituary spoke volumes as to the loss of such a young & vibrant soul. My prayers are with you.
Beth Ann, my prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I am unable to attend Eric’s service, but please know that I will remember Eric with affection. His buoyant spirit helped him to stand out among his peers. May God continue to bless you and keep you.
Paulette
George and Beth Ann- I am so sorry to hear of Eric’s untimely passing. I didn’t have the honor of knowing your son, but the beautiful obituary your created for him is a fine tribute to his life. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May your happy memories and love for Eric sustain you.
I read Eric’s obituary in the January 20th Lawrence Journal-World. If he was only half as good as portrayed, I’m a)deeply sorry I never knew him and b)thinking he got as much out of his life as one can get in 21 and a fraction years. My deepest condolences.
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
BethAnn, I am so very sorry to hear about your son, Eric. My prayers are with your family for peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
JoLynn
I remember meeting Eric nearly 8 years ago in Jr. high. his sense of humor and always making people laugh is what i remember most. we never really spoke when we got to high school, but i always remembered his ability to make friends with anyone. a brilliant mind and person, my thoughts are with you Eric.
I am a complete stranger deepyly moved by your loving, narrative obituary honoring your son’s life. May your memories sustain and comfort you as you mourn.
Mr. and Mrs. Bittlingmayer, Helmut, Richard, family and friends.
“My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends –
It gives a lovely light”
Condolences from the management and staff at McMichael Yacht Yard
Mr. and Mrs. Bittlingmayer, Helmut, Richard, family and friends.
“My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends –
It gives a lovely light”
Condolences from the management and staff at McMichael Yacht Yard
Mr. and Mrs. Bittlingmayer, Helmut, Richard, family and friends.
“My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends –
It gives a lovely light”
Condolences from the management and staff at McMichael Yacht Yard
Mr. and Mrs. Bittlingmayer, Helmut, Richard, family and friends.
“My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends –
It gives a lovely light”
Condolences from the management and staff at McMichael Yacht Yard
To Bethanne and family:We are both very sorry to hear of your loss. Amy and Erin Schultz
BA, George, Adam, Stefan…So sorry for your loss…
BA, George, Adam, Stefan…So sorry for your loss…
I am shocked and saddened to learn of the loss of sweet Eric. He was a good friend to my daughter and always cordial and polite to me. He called me recently and offered condolences on the loss of my brother which I thought extremely kind and mature. I can’t imagine your pain and hope that knowing others loved your son will give you some comfort.