Obituary for Michael Livingston

Michael Ray Livingston, age 68, of Westerville, OH, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 18, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Marion, OH to Dorothy Hennessee-Livingston and Elzie Curtis Hutchinson on December 7, 1949. After graduating in the class of 1968 from Olentangy High School, Michael served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1969-1971. He married Jaqueline (Biddle) Livingston on April 16, 1977. He was employed at Liebert Corporation for 35 years before retiring in 2013. Michael was passionate about the game of baseball. He spent many years coaching his two sons, at Westerville South High School, as well as Westerville Central and Dublin Coffman High School. In addition to coaching, he enjoyed playing in a Strat-O-Matic league with his friends and family. Michael valued time with his family especially the time spent with the 11 other Livingstons he called the “Dirty Dozen”. He spent his time attending his grandchildren’s athletic and academic events and supporting them in the activities they loved. Michael is survived by wife Jackie, two sons, Jake (Christa) Livingston, Curt (Christine) Livingston, six grandchildren, Britnee, Curtis, Grace, Ben, William, Emily. Brother Curtis (Kathy) Livingston, Sister Becky Shaeffer. In-Laws William and Pauline Biddle, sisters- in- law Karen, Beth and Mary Kay, cherished nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by mother Dorothy Livingston, father Elzie Curtis Hutchinson, step father Clark Livingston and Brother Ricky. His family wants to thank The Oncology and Palliative Teams at the Columbus VA and Heartland Hospice for the excellent care he received. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Heartland Hospice (6500 Busch Blvd. Ste 210 Columbus,OH 43229).