Kurt's memory book will stay open. Thanks to my one of my very dearest friends, Michelle. She wanted to do something for Teang and the rest of Kurt's family and all of his friends. She left it up to me to decide what that gift should be. I decided that Kurt's memory page should stay open forever, for all of us. Thank you , Michelle for all of your kind support. From another one of Kurt's sisters, Shawn

Where's Kurt?...Erin's memories spurred mine, not only from childhood, but also like the time Kurt came to stay with me in the 70's...I was supposed to pick him up at the bus stop, I even boarded the bus to find him...an open bag of Cheetos on an empty seat was all I could find(???) so, I drove back into Kent and hiking the road into town was Kurt, he couldn't wait to get there....left without me. We spent a couple of weeks together, I was playing 5-6 nights a week, and we had a great time...he helped me with every last little thing he could think of, my own roadie....so sorry and shocked(been outa the loop)sending my love to all, Rick

Throwing rocks at hornet's nests
Hippie hair and fringed suede vests
here one day and there the next
my memories of you
Desert boots with faded jeans
walking through the Blevins' streams
seem so surreal now in my dreams
my memories of you
Living on the edge of life
pushing through those fears at night
seeking out the way to fight
my memories of you
The Go-Go's, Scorpions and The Clash
tickets that you found so fast
all now faded in the past
my memories of you
Looking up to find you gone
walking through this life alone
forever become the rolling stone
my memories of you
May the wind carry you East and West
remembering those who loved you best
here one day and there the next
my memories of you

Kurt and Teang visited the West last September and October and celebrated his birthday in Las Vegas. We were able to spend time together like never before, visiting the desert. Kurt, Teang, Shane, and I drove to Twenty-nine Palms and he was very happy to see his old stomping grounds and knew many of the places he had wandered as a young kid. This visit will be one of my strongest memories of my brother and I will always hold dear his delight in seeing the desert once again. You will be constantly missed, Kurt.

I will remember the times we spent at my first apartment, sharing music, books and conversation about how we could fix the world if only they would see it our way. I love and miss you....your sister Dana

Kurt was kind and always quick to smile. We were very lucky to be his next door neighbor after buying our first home back in 2003. It is so rare to meet someone who cares so deeply for his community, his neighborhood, his family. Teang, we are sending love across the miles. Kathy, Eric, and Elija Hubbell

Teang

I'm so sad to hear of Kurt's passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  It was great sharing a stoop with Kurt and you.  I'll always remember how much interest and joy he took in watching Elija grow.

"Where's Kurt?" were the two most often repeated words from his childhood though he was never around to hear them.  Kurt was one of those kids who could never sit still, always busy, doing something, gone somewhere.

He exhibited his wanderlust at a tender age. Once by riding his tricycle miles from home, another time, arriving at school before the students, even though he was more than a year early for kindergarten.

Throughout his childhood, his travels would never cease.  He graduated to at least one trip into the desert that required a search party, a trek over the beltway to visit an unsuspecting aunt, and sometimes managed to cross state lines.

Back home, there was much handwringing, an uneasy sense of loss, and occasionally, the feeling of being left out by those who had been on some of his adventures. As always, there was the question, "Where's Kurt?".

Now Kurt has again ventured on. He has taken another journey leaving behind deep sorrow for one who is missed, and a genuine sense of loss.

This time, we aren't asking "Where's Kurt?".  He is in the hearts and on the minds of his friends, neighbors, he is in the hearts and on the minds of his family.  He is in the heart of his devoted wife, and, true to form, he is miles away in the hearts of her family from whom she traveled so far to find him.

kurt was a good person he will be missed very much my thoughts and prayers go out everyone that knew and loved him I love you and miss u

Kurt was my brother. He was a kind and loving person. My heart is broken. I will forever honor him and love him. I only hope that he has found the peace that he deserved. Kurt, I love you.

Shane

Teang, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time.

"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
John 14:3

OBITUARY

William Kurt Lightel

October 3, 1955 – May 20, 2014

Murphy Funeral Homes

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