Aaron Washington was born October 20, 1959, to Ida and Ernest

Washington. Aaron made his transition on August 15, 2023 at 1:20 AM

at Loyola Medical Center.

Aaron professed his love for Christ at an early age. He graduated

from Roberto Clemente High School in 1977. Aaron briefly went and

served in the United States Army.

Aaron worked many years at Wrigley Field where he met his

loving wife, LaQuita, in 1992. He then went into the dietary field, which

he loved until his illness occurred. Aaron was the definition of a fighter,

he fought until the very end. Aaron was very humble, laid back and

outspoken. When he spoke, he was definitely heard. Aaron was a very

honorable man, his word was always bond. If he set himself to do

something, he did it. Although he was a loving person, Aaron had a

stubbornness the whole family can tell a story about, the meaning

“stubborn as a mule” was made for him. Aaron loved and adored his

wife and children and spoiled his grandchildren. Family always came

first to him, whenever he was around he would bless his loved ones with

a warm, infectious smile. Aaron was a great conversationalist and

debater, a resourceful person who was fond of learning new things.

Aaron loved to barbeque and was considered the “Grill Master” of the

family. Aaron also loved fishing, the Chicago Cubs, music, watching

classic TV shows such as Sanford and Son and Married with Children,

reading and wrestling.

Aaron leaves to cherish his memories, his beautiful wife, LaQuita.

His mother, Ida Washington and children: Karen, Lakieva, Tanisha,

Tameka, Ernest, Dominique, Talia and Tamya. His adorable

grandchildren who he was known to as “Paw Paw”: Kamari, Victori,

Jordynn, Kiara, Kyla, Keranique, Amaris, Alijah, A’Ryan, Aleighya,

Aubrielle and Yamir. His sisters: Carol, Gertrude, Aretha and Nahata.

Brothers: Carl (Sabrina), Andre and Mateland (Sherida). Father-in-Law:

Kellon West. Brother-in-Law: Jesse Hayes. Aaron’s heart was so big, he

was able to share love to each of his uncles, aunties, nephews, nieces,

cousins and friends.

Aaron was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Washington, his

mother-in-law, Freddie Mae West, his brother, Wendell Washington and

his brother-in-law, Duanne Hayes.