This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Nicholas Wade Bittinger who was born in Winfield, Kansas on April 14, 1987. Nick passed away on February 13, 2005 at the age of 17 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Nick grew up and attended Winfield public schools until the 8th grade. His Freshman year he attended Central High School in Burden, Kansas. While there, he lettered in track, football and played basketball. Nick was a Senior this year and his credits were enough to allow him to graduate with his class, thanks in large part to the staff of Burden High School. He loved to ride bikes and there wasn't a stunt that he was afraid of. Nick had a love for auto mechanics, his two truck's, and especially the "New System" he had just installed. He loved to make sure he could hear his music (as well as the people who lived a mile away.) But most of all, he loved his family. Our hearts are broken, but never empty. Nick and his sister Angie will remain in our hearts forever. We may have lost another loving member of our family, but we now have two guardian angels. Good night sweet Nick and Angie. We will all be together again someday and until then, take care of each other and please watch over us.
Tributes and Condolences
MISS YOU / Shawna Thompson (family)
Hey Nick
I haven't been on this website since they opened it couldn't deal with it too well. I have been thinking about you alot lately and am awake tonight thinking of you! I miss you nick you were like a brother to me.&nbs...
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Not forgotten / Ashley 'Cilva' Chase (Friend)
Hey Nick...just wanted to check in and say hello. I've been thinking about you the last couple of weeks. I can't believe it's been 5 years. It seems like yesterday and still brings tears. I didn't get out by the accident site to put flowers...
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My deepest condolences / Hendrick Polanco
My deepest condolences. Mei these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief... John 11:32-45 32 And so Mary when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him fell at his feet saying to him: “Lord if you h...
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5 years.. :(.. Miss you!! / Britt (Friend)
Nick
It's been five years today. I can't believe it's been that long I still remember our last times together like it was yesterday! We all miss you so much and not a day goes by that we don't think of you! I wish you could be here to mee...
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Missing You!! / Jenny Hottinger (sister)
Hey lil' brother I just wanted to let you know how much I love and miss you!! I hope you and Angie are having fun on her birthday. I hope you two are staying out of trouble. I wish you guys were here so we could celebrate her birthday with you. Thing...
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Just wanted to say hi.. / Brittany (friend)Read >>
There's no address in the stars... / Stephanie Read >>
The Last Run Nick had a dream to get his 1987 Chevy stepside pick up ready to put it in the Last Run in Cowley County. Thru the help of contributions and fund raisers we are all going to make Nicks dream come true.
Nick is survived by:
His Dad Ray Bittinger His Mom Sandy Bittinger Sister Kim, husband Justin their children Tate and Dustin. Sister Gina, husband Roy, their son Beau. Sister Rhonda, husband Bryan their children Ryan, Skylan and Desstani. Sister Jenny, husband Kevin their children Tanner, Holly and Emma Sister Crystal, husband Bobby their children Angel, Travis, Donnie Bill, and Taylor. Alyssa Marie and Heather Renae Neubecker. Nick's nieces from his sister Angela Denise Bittinger whom preceeded him in death in 1998.
We are lost without Nick and Angie. Our hearts are forever broken. The love that our family shares is all we have to get us through this very trying time. Gone but NEVER forgotten.