He was generous to all and had a big personality. Steven was an active and involved Dad when he was not out to sea. No services are scheduled at this time. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Messages run for up to one year and you Steven loved hosting his annual 4th of July get-togethers and having his family and friends spend the weekend celebrating, eating, fishing and enjoying each other and the lake. He was a very positive person and would always encourage his family and friends that in life you always gotta take the high road. He will be greatly missed by his family and his church family and all who knew him. Tony loved track, football and fishing at his Grandpa's pond. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Sammy Boswell, Wayne Turnage, Kevin Cook, Bob Hampton, Marshall Cowen and Luke Burnette. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. In the fall of 1968, Steve was drafted to go to Vietnam and was awarded a Bronze Star for his service in the Army. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Please try again later. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Let the family know you are thinking of them. Stephen taught elementary education in Brockton Public Schools, starting at Downey and for many years at Brookfield School. 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. Steven was referred to as Bubba, he was a friend to everyone. Memorials may be directed to the Food Bank of Iowa. Funeral Home website by. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to House Of Mercy Church of Athens, P.O. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 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! Grief Support. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. Born in Lynchburg on February 1, 1974 he was a son of Nancy Whittaker and the late Noah Whittaker. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Passed away suddenly at Tga Hospital 24 January 2013. 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 send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stephen J. Whittaker please visit our, Stephen J. Whittaker, 73, of Brockton for over 50 years, died November 11, 2021. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. His students referred to him as, “The Big Huge Teddy Bear”. He was an avid Hawkeye Fan. November 11, 2021 Write your message of sympathy today. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. He is survived by. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He was also a key administrator for Brockton Community Schools evening classes. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Matt Whittaker; his mother, Gail Underhill; his brother, Mike Whittaker; his sister, Maribeth Buce. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Steven Charles Whittaker I found on Findagrave.com. Sign up for service and obituary updates. 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. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Autrys Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home. We have set your language to Please enter your email and password to sign in. He enjoyed summers at Dexter Beach in Marion and sailing in the bay. Brown Whittaker; and his sister Jody Keller. He was an invaluable asset to the community and played an active role in the Massachusetts Teachers Union. Failed to remove flower. Share Obituary. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please reset your password. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Born in Lynchburg on February 1, 1974 he was a son of Nancy Whittaker and the late Noah Whittaker. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Serving his country meant a lot to him. He was also a key administrator for Brockton Community Schools evening classes. Copyright 2008 - 23 Johnson Funeral Home Waconia, MN. Stephen was an avid college football fan, especially Boston College games, where he hosted magnificent tailgate parties for over 50 years. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. He was passionate about reaching people for Jesus, by going on mission trips and being mission minded in his community. Published in Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. 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. Oops, something didn't work. There was an error deleting this problem. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. And when grandkids were present as well, it made it all that much sweeter. A memorial service will be held at the All Seasons Chapel at White Haven Memorial Park on Friday, April 1st at 1PM. Would you like to offer Stephen Whittakers loved ones a condolence message? GREAT NEWS! Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. His students referred to him as, The Big Huge Teddy Bear. Resend Activation Email. All are welcome to calling hours Sunday, Nov. 21, from 1-4 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton, his funeral service Monday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. in Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Old Landing Cemetery, Marion. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Throughout high school he participated in football, wrestling, and track & field; breaking records on the track and winning matches on the mat. Make sure that the file is a photo. He was predeceased by : his parents, Frederick Whittaker and Ann Whittaker (Keefe). During many evenings, Steven could be found enjoying bonfires at the lake, with a loyal dog by his side. He was also a key administrator for Brockton Community Schools evening classes. Obituary Stephen J. Whittaker, 73, of Brockton for over 50 years, died November 11, 2021. He loved the outdoors. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,. This account has been disabled. Enter Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Josephs Indian School (https://give.stjo.org/site/Donation). Let others know about your loved one's death. Stephen taught elementary education in Brockton Public Schools, starting at Downey and for many years at Brookfield School. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Recommend Steven's obituary to your friends. There is no photo or video of Steven Whittaker.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. He was born on July 15, 1954 in South Haven, MI. Whenever something was asked of him in terms of help, no was not a word he ever uttered. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Steven was a very kind man who would help anyone in need. His students referred to him as "The Big Huge Teddy Bear". Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey (Preston) Whittaker, a sister, Irene Dodson, brothers, Carl Parcell and John Parcell. based on information from your browser. He loved to travel to sporting events, concerts, fishing trips, a Super Bowl, the London Olympics and saw the Cubs win the World Series. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham WA) 27 Feb 2005 Steven Charles Whittaker of Bellingham, WA, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2005, in Bellingham. This browser does not support getting your location. English He was an invaluable asset to the community and played an active role in the Massachusetts Teachers Union. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He was born on July 15, 1954 in South Haven, MI. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. 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. He attended Northeastern University and Quincy Jr. College, later graduating from Bridgewater State College with a Masters Degree. Year should not be greater than current year. Results 1-20 of 78 View Record Name Birth Date Publication Date Death Place; To get better results, add more information such as or Birth Infoeven a guess will help. While a student, he began to date Ann and they married in June 1968. He was generous to all and had a big personality. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Steven worked for Mayer-Lutheran Schools, after his service retirement, and was a well-respected shop teacher who was well liked by all his students. Try again later. can stop at any time. He was generous to all and had a big personality. Steven Paul Whittaker, of Athens, was called home to his eternal residence in Heaven, on Monday, February 24, 2020 in Athens. Funeral arrangement under the care ofWaitt Funeral Home. Waitt Funeral Home 850 N Main St, Brockton, MA 02301. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. Thanks for your help! We are sad to announce that on November 11, 2021, at the age of 73, Stephen Whittaker of Brockton, Massachusetts passed away. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Whitaker, Steven Michael "Steve" Age 59, of Cement City, passed away at his home, Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Find an Obituary. Funeral arrangement under the care ofRyan M Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic, Ryan M Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He attended Northeastern University and Quincy Jr. College, later graduating from Bridgewater State College with a Masters Degree. Steven was preceded in death by his parents Franklin and Gertrude Smock; brother Jeffrey Smock; sisters Mary Smock, Lisa Feifarek, Jill Smock; father-in-law and mother-in-law Chuck and Gladys Whittaker. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. There will be no services at this time. He coached soccer games, and was present for every athletic event, dance recital and gymnastics program. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Stephen taught elementary education in Brockton Public Schools, starting at Downey and for many years at Brookfield School. Loving Husband of Olive and Step-Father to Oliver. He was a running back on the football field and joked that he was fast, because he had to be, otherwise all the big linemen would tackle and hurt him. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request?