Stephen leaves his beloved companion of 39 years Theresa “Betty” Hart and her children Deborah Keefe of Billerica, Donna Lee and partner Charles Turner of Billerica, and Robert Hart and wife Kathleen of Newton; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and many cousins and friends. Whenever something was asked of him in terms of help, no was not a word he ever uttered. And when grandkids were present as well, it made it all that much sweeter. Find an Obituary. Craig Steven Lefler February 22, 1969 - February 22, 2023 VISITATION: Friday, March 3rd from 5pm to 7pm at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 15050 West Maple Rd., followed by MEMORIAL SERVICE at 7pm. This account has been disabled. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Messages run for up to one year and you Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Failed to remove flower. Try again. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. He loved to fish off the dock and enjoyed teaching his grandkids how to fish, and watching their joy as their patience paid off. This is a carousel with slides. Steven enlisted in the Navy in 1969 and completed basic training and submarine school in San Diego. Tony was Vice President at Municipal Supply where he worked for 21 years. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Erie Humane Society, 2407 Zimmerly Road, Erie, Pennsylvania 16506. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Steven is survived by his loving family: wife Wendy; children Sarah (Aaron) Young of Hutchinson, Daniel (Rachel) Smock of Dassel; grandchildren Aidan Young, Norah Young, Benjamin Smock, Josiah Smock, Caleb Smock, Elijah Smock, Hannah Smock; sisters Helen (Rick) Phelps, Debra (Lawrence) Knutson, Teresa (Scott) Roussin, Ina (Roger) Morrison; brother Mark (Jean) Smock; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Sue (Ron) Logelin, Patrick (Anne) Whittaker; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Burial to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. A memorial service will be held at the All Seasons Chapel at White Haven Memorial Park on Friday, April 1st at 1PM. He was generous to all and had a big personality. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. All rights reserved. Funeral Home website by. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Published in Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Resend Activation Email. ). For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Josephs Indian School (https://give.stjo.org/site/Donation). He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Born in Lynchburg on February 1, 1974 he was a son of Nancy Whittaker and the late Noah Whittaker. There was an error deleting this problem. UK and Ireland, Obituary Index, 2004-Current. Recommend Stephen's obituary to your friends. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Myrtle Whittaker and Eddie and Easter Hartless. Failed to delete memorial. Oops, something didn't work. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. February 26, 2023 Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. His students referred to him as "The Big Huge Teddy Bear". There was a problem getting your location. He was 38, born July 14, 1966, in Bellingham to Robert C. and Verga (Phillips) Whittaker. Family members linked to this person will appear here. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He enjoyed summers at Dexter Beach in Marion and sailing in the bay. Box 2299 Athens, Texas 75751. 27 January 1937. We are sad to announce that on November 11, 2021, at the age of 73, Stephen Whittaker of Brockton, Massachusetts passed away. Steven F. Smock, age 73, of Howard Lake passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard Lake. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Sympathy Ideas. He is also survived by niece, two aunts, a brother-in-law, and several cousins. Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, USA. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He attended Northeastern University and Quincy Jr. College, later graduating from Bridgewater State College with a Masters Degree. Steven was also employed with Three Rivers Park District for a time and enjoyed being outdoors, caring for the parks, and connecting with people. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Thanks for your help! Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. We are sad to announce that on November 11, 2021, at the age of 73, Stephen Whittaker of Brockton, Massachusetts passed away. Steven grew up in West St. Paul, graduating from Sibley High school in 1968. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Burial will follow in Bayview Cemetery. cemeteries found in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. There is no photo or video of Steven Whittaker.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Funeral arrangement under the care ofRyan M Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Stephen J. Whittaker, 73, of Brockton for over 50 years, died November 11, 2021. Born in Medway, he was a son of the late Frederick and Ann (Keefe) Whittaker and leaves a brother Bruce J. Whittaker of Exeter, N.H. Stephen was a 1965 graduate of Avon High School, where he played varsity basketball and soccer. Write your message of sympathy today. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Steven built many beautiful pieces of furniture for his family and even built shadow boxes for other retired servicemen and women to display their flags and medals in. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Fellow administrators and teachers described him as a loyal friend who worked well with everyone. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Sarah and Daniel. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Sammy Boswell, Wayne Turnage, Kevin Cook, Bob Hampton, Marshall Cowen and Luke Burnette. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Steven enjoyed building the house and working side by side with his father-in-law, Chuck and with his brothers as he crafted Wendy and his dream home. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Stephen Wayne Whittaker, 48, of Amherst passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Shirley Whittaker; daughters, Amber Oliver and Marshall, Nicole Whittaker, Ashley Burnette and husband Luke; son, James Whittaker; grandchildren, Gabriel Burnette and Mia Burnette; nephews, John Landrum, Matt Whittaker, Ben Whittaker; nieces, Vanessa Walters, Elizabeth Godwin and Morgan Godwin; also surviving are Brandi Godwin and Clay Fletcher; along with numerous friends and an entire church family. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Marvin and Betty Whitaker, and Clyde and Ione Culmer; and uncle, Stephen Culmer. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. August 18, 1960 - Drag images here or select from your computer for Steven Charles Whittaker memorial. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 17, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Community (41 E. 1 st St) in Waconia with Father Stan Mader as Celebrant of the Mass. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Among his many accomplishments, Steve also developed Brocktons Community After School Program. He is survived by : his brother Bruce J. Whittaker of Exeter, N. H; his close friend Theresa "Betty" Hart; and also, Deborah Keefe of Billerica, Donna Lee (Charles Turner) of Billerica and Robert Hart (Kathleen) of Newton. This trait is one that he has passed along to his kids. Sign the Guest Book. Try again later. Stephen taught elementary education in Brockton Public Schools, starting at Downey and for many years at Brookfield School. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Lutheran Church of Hope Ankeny (520 NW 36th St.) with burial following at Berwick Cemetery. ROGER WHITTAKER OBITUARY Roger C. Whittaker (84) went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2021 after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Whether Steven was at his kid's events or his grandkid's events, you were sure to hear his voice over the crowd at some point as he was a loud and proud supporter! Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. As the time of passing, he was. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Stephen in the Guest. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We have set your language to Edit Search New Search. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. He enjoyed summers at Dexter Beach in Marion and sailing in the bay. Obituary Tony S. Whitaker Ankeny - Anthony "Tony" Steven Whitaker, age 45, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on April 2, 2022. Would you like to offer Stephen Whittakers loved ones a condolence message? Search by Name. He is survived by his parents; brother, Timothy and girlfriend, Leah; aunts and uncles, Sheryl (Steve) Shaw of Oskaloosa, Sue (Phil) Grove of Van Meter, Dan (Karen) Culmer of Alberta Canada, and Donna Culmer; and many cousins, Kristin, Jeff, Kara, Katrina, Audrey, Breanna, Jed, Corissa, Collin, Jessica and Nathan. to the family or plant a tree STEVEN WHITAKER OBITUARY. All are welcome to calling hours Sun., Nov. 21 from 1-4 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton, his funeral service Mon., Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. in Waitt Funeral Home and burial in Marion. Born in Medway, he was a son of the late Frederick and Ann (Keefe) Whittaker and leaves a brother Bruce J. Whittaker of Exeter, N.H. Stephen was a 1965 graduate of Avon High School, where he played varsity basketball and soccer. Stephen R. Whittaker Fairport - Passed away on March 10, 2022. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Funeral arrangement under the care ofWaitt Funeral Home. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? can stop at any time. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Verify and try again. Send Flowers. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about merges. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Josephs Indian School (https://give.stjo.org/site/Donation). Memorials may be directed to the Food Bank of Iowa. In the fall of 1968, Steve was drafted to go to Vietnam and was awarded a Bronze Star for his service in the Army. Stephen J. Whittaker, 73, of Brockton for over 50 years, died November 11, 2021. Stephen J. Whittaker, 73, of Brockton for over 50 years, died November 11, 2021. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Stephen Whittaker's passing at the age of 73 has been publicly announced by Waitt Funeral Home in Brockton, MA. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Monday, February 28, 2005, at the Church of the Assumption. November 11, 2021