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Marvin Lee "Pete" Whiteman
1961 - 2001
Marvin Lee "Pete" Whiteman
1961 - 2001
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BORN
1961
DIED
2001
Marvin Whiteman Obituary
Pete was an area resident of Ava, Missouri, for the past 8 years, moving there from Seymour, Missouri. He was employed as a radio broadcaster in Ava. Pete was very active in his community and was a member of the Ava Church of Christ, where he was a deacon. He also served on the Douglas County Fair Board, was coordinator of Christmas for Everyone, and was Santa for many children.
On September 14, 1985, Pete and Jacquelyn Hope Coffer were united in marriage in Seymour.
Pete was preceded in death by his father, Wesley Whiteman.
Survivors include his wife, Jackie Whiteman; his daughter, Stephanie Whiteman; his mother, Barbara Whiteman, of Seymour; four brothers, Kenneth Allen and John Whiteman of Seymour, Jim Allen of Springfield, Missouri, and Charles Allen of Stockton, Missouri; two sisters, Sheila Rogers of Fair Play, Missouri, and Oleta Leonard of Seymour; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services took place on Friday, August 31, 2001, 10 a.m., at Ava Church of Christ, officiated by Joe Corum. Interment was at Ava Cemetery. Memorial donations are apprectiated to Stephanie Whiteman Scholarship Fund, c/o Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, P.O. Box 548, Ava, MO 65608.
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Stephanie Whiteman
July 2, 2025
Hey, Dad.
It's my birthday again. 23rd without you. It never gets easier, and I wouldn't want it to be. To me, that would mean your memory doesn't hold as much weight as it did before. And believe me, it holds so much weight. I know you've been there with me for all the highs and lows that have been going on. It has been a ride. But, I am forever thankful that I have the best guardian angel on my side. Thanks for riding with me through this journey. I miss you, old man. And I never should have laughed at all your aches and pains because I feel them now every day, too! I love you so very much.
Forever and Always,
Your daughter
Jacque Whiteman
September 22, 2023
Well here we are again with another year gone by since our last hug. You are so missed by everyone who knew you and I hear people tell me stories about you everyday and how you forever changed their lives. I have not written to you since God brought Momma Home. Well, you know that because she is there with you & Dad. We miss you all so much. Not a day by that our beautiful Officer Daughter and I do not talk about one or all of you. I know that you all are so proud of our daughter and I know that you all three ride with her every time she is on duty as when she puts that vest on she puts you all on. Please watch over her when I cannot. Thank you for leaving a piece of you in her on this Earth. She is so your child lol! Your granddaughter Winter is an exact replica or our beautiful daughter so you live on in both of them. Please know that I miss you with every beat of my heart. Keep Heaven ready for me because when my time is over here and when my chores are through I will see you again for eternity. Love you through Eternity the "Mrs."
Stephanie Whiteman
September 3, 2023
Hey Dad.
It's your birthday month, old man. Less than a week ago was the 22 year you've been gone. And it's been two years since I've been on here. It's not that I have forgotten you, because with each passing day I miss you. I'm still a cop and I'm 30 years old now, Dad. I've found the one who holds my heart and even though he's a pain in the butt sometimes, I can't imagine a day without him. A lot has changed since I was that little girl you pushed on the swings and tried Mt.Dew Code Red when it first came out! I have seen so much darkness and so many terrifying things in this world, but I keep pushing forward because I know my time is not up yet. But when I get there, man, I've got some stories to tell you! I've jumped out of a plane, I've fought for my life on the streets, I have started traveling some, become an instructor and so much more. Even got your signature tattooed on my arm so you're right here with me for every call I go on. It is almost 6 am so it is time for me to finish up at work for the day and head home. Just know I love and miss you, and not a day goes by when I don't think of you.
Forever your little girl,
Me
Stephanie Whiteman
September 21, 2021
Hey old man. Yesterday, you would have turned 60. Jeez, dad, getting old! Just wanted to stop in and say I love and miss you now more than ever. Thank you for staying by my side through all that I do.
Your little girl
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Jacque Whiteman
June 11, 2021
Just really missing you everyday my one and only. I know that you are as proud of our beautiful daughter as I am! She is so amazing and would you have ever guessed she would have grown up to be a police officer?! Please watch over her when I cannot and always keep her safe. I love you more today than I did yesterday. See you one day again on the other side ..... When God whispers in my ear that it is time to come Home ... you better have those arms open and ready for an eternal hug!
The "Mrs."
Jacque Whiteman
July 7, 2020
Just wanted you to know that I miss you still every time my heart beats! Missing you today with all my heart.
18 Years have gone by since that day. Our child never forgets to make me smile and cry at the same time. Its been a long time without you my friend...I cannot wait to see you again! I miss you with every beat of my heart! I love you beyond eternity!
Jacquelyn Whiteman
August 28, 2019
Vickie Corum
April 26, 2019
You are remembered daily Pete.
Our beautiful granddaughter that reminds me so much of you my dearest eternal love. I miss you every time my heartbeats!
Jacquelyn Whiteman
April 25, 2019
I miss you every time my heartbeats and I will love you to eternity!
Stephanie Persons
March 12, 2018
I carry your necklace every day at work with me. Every time that uniform goes on, you're with me. I've made a lot of mistakes, but I hope you're still proud of me. I miss you every day. But I know someday, I will see you again.
I love you dad.
Stephanie Persons
June 14, 2017
Well Dad, I'm a week away from graduation. Your little girl will swear into her department in 6 days, and take her final test for the academy in 5 days. I'm not gonna lie, I am nervous. But I hope to be able to make the difference in someone's life like some cops did for you. I had to put on a badge the other day for my pictures and that badge is heavy but I'm ready to hold that weight. My badge number will be 412, dad. I'm going to try and find the framed picture of you that I have so I can have you at graduation with me. I wish you could have met your granddaughter. She's going to be all dressed up for graduation. It's going to be so cute. I know you've seen her because she has seen you. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you, dad. Almost 16 years now. I am just blessed that I got eight amazing years with you. The first few I know we're a struggle for you and Mom but the last few were the best years of my life. Anyway, I love you dad. And I miss you. And I'll see you again.
Love,
Forever your baby girl
Stephanie Persons
March 17, 2017
I'm three months away from hopefully graduating police academy, dad. The song "You Should Be Here" by Cole Swindell came on today. It's so true. I can picture you at graduation being the loudest one there when they say my name. I wish you and Papa could be there to see it, along with the video of me getting tased. But I know you're watching anyway. This has been some of the toughest stuff I've ever had to do this past year. But I've had some amazing memories and met some amazing people. You'd love it up here. I bet you never imagined your little girl would grow up to be (hopefully) a police officer. I hope to always have you by my side each time I work the streets. I hope you will always have my six because if you were here, I have a feeling you'd be there. I love you dad. And I miss you.
Our New Son-in-Law.... Our daughter was fortunate enough to have 2 exceptional men to love her in this life.
Jacque Whiteman
February 16, 2016
Stephanie Whiteman
November 22, 2015
Hey dad. I haven't been on here for a while. My life's gotten a little crazy but they say everything always happens for a reason. Sometimes I cant help but revert to the scared eight year old girl who misses you. Some days I try to stay strong and I am, while other days I just cant. Winter still knows her papa whiteman and I am so thankful for that. She loves you so much without ever having met you on this earth. She does have your attitude tho. And not much hair either. But she is beautiful and the light of my world. Like I was part of moms saving grace after you left, she is mine. I have no idea where i would be if I didnt have her. Thank you for watching over me and protecting me. I know life is much better over there and I cant wait to join you. Youve always been my hero and i have always been a daddy's girl and always will be. I come by and see you often. But I always miss you. Now that I've moved away, I have no place to go sit when I'm feeling lonely. But hey, I know you still hold me and wipe away the tears. I also know you still pick on me, like every time something goes missing, I know its you moving it. Well, I love you dad.
See you soon,
Stephanie
Jacque Whiteman
October 7, 2015
All of my heart is still yours! Watch over our daughter and granddaughter when I can't....I love you forever!
Henry Weathersbee
February 23, 2015
I never had the chance to meet you... but I sure wanted to. I wanted to have the oppurtunity to ask you for your blessing to marry your daughter. But of course I asked Jacque...and she was happy to do so. I can only wonder at what you would have thought of me. Things would probably be so different were you still here... from your reputation, you may well have chased me off long ago! But I hope that you would have said yes too. I know what you mean to Stephanie and that you would have given her the best of guidance and support in life. I've done the best I could to provide for your daughter and grand daughter and only wish I could have done better. I know you will always be with Stephanie and will continue to guide her in life. She's such a special person and always talks so highly of you. May we finally meet in another life...
Our daughter and her amazing husband and our sweet grandbaby
Jacque Whiteman
May 23, 2014
Our granddaughter
Jacque Whiteman
May 23, 2014
Stephanie Weathersbee-Whiteman
May 6, 2014
Things have neen crazy here. The last time i was on here, i was graduating high school. Now in 11 days, im getting my first college degree. I have a beautiful daughter you would have spoiled so much. We tell her stories about her grandpa all the time. Im married and so happy.. just miss you. My area of study has changed. No longer going to be a teacher. Now its time to be a cop. I know youll watch over me and protect me while im on duty. Youre always there. Love you Dad.
Jim E. Arnall
July 23, 2013
I Just Now Seen this on Google. Im Very Sorry. Pete was a Good Friend of mine back in the day. I Cant Beleave he's gone. Jim Arnall 7-23-13
Stephanie Whiteman
January 3, 2011
Its a new year, Daddy. 2011 is the year im supposed to graduate. Crazy, huh. Well, im looking forward to starting my career as a teacher and maybe someday helping that kid who is in the shoes I was in third grade. I hope to make you proud as I go through school and life. I love you and miss you.
Forever your little girl,
Stephanie LeAnn
Stephanie Whiteman
June 23, 2010
Hey,
Its been another fathers day and I really missed you. I turn 17 in about a week. To think this will be the 8th birthday youve had to miss is kinda hard to think about. But I know you never would have missed it.
Love, your daughter,
Stephanie LeAnn Whiteman
November 24, 2009
Hey daddy,
its been a bit since ive been here, but its still hard for me. i just have to know that youre always here in spirit, watching my every move. i still go to the elementary and look at those swings you used to push me on, and remember all the good times. i love you daddy. i thought id leave a picture of me so ill always be close to you...
i love and miss you so much,
stephanie leann whiteman
brian allen
August 29, 2009
hey uncle pete sorry its been a while that i havent wrote to you everything here is going good guess you know i got a divorce to be honest im really happy now i have a new girlfriend she really treats me good guess thats all that matters i call jackie alot to make sure her and steph is doing good well i better go for now i miss and love you
Jackie Whiteman
August 28, 2009
Hey Sweetheart,
Well, here we are again... it's been another year since my world shattering moment when the sheriff came to my door and told me that youhad been killed. Part of me died that day with you!
Our little girl is not a little girl anymore, she had grown up into a beautiful young woman now. There is not a day that goes by that my heart doesn't long for you! Then I look in your beautiful red headed daughters eyes and I see you there!
Time passes so fast the older I get, but in ways it cannot pass fast enough, so I can be back with you! But alas, my work here is not over, so onward I go! I miss you with every fiber of my being!
Happy going home day to you, but please forgive me while I still mourn! I love you so much.
Forever and Always,
The "Mrs."
P.S. IF you get there before I do...don't give up on me. I'll meet you when my chores are though, but I don't know how long I'll be here.... but I'm not going to let you down.... Pete .... wait and see.... and between now and then... till I see you again I'll be loving you ..... love Me!
"This is what I had written on a foot stone at Pete's graveside, for those of you who cannot and have not been to his grave."
Stephanie Whiteman
March 27, 2009
hey,
well, as you know, i am sitting in personal finance class, but i thought i would write to you agian. I am so stressed right now with all my projects and activities and i didnt sleep very well last night because of the world history project...but, hey, whatever. I am super bored right now and i just thought i would stop by and say hi!
Love ya,
Stephanie LeAnn
Jennifer Michener
March 24, 2009
Dearest Jackie and Stephanie,
I get notified every time there is a posting and I read every one. You two will never know how much you mean to us. You helped us through Chrissy; please don't ever think that you are alone - no matter how much time has passed or what time of day/night it is . . . we love you; you are now our family and there's no going back!
I am here whenever you need a big sister, Steph - even when you don't. Jackie - friends, sisters - nothing can change us now!
Love Always,
Jennifer
James Sewards
March 24, 2009
TO Pee-Wee and Jackie & Stephanie, I could not be there on his day he was laid to rest, But he was in our hearts & minds. we were very proud of the man and father,husband he grew to be.We prayed for him and you two, And I believe god has given us all the strenght to endure his loss, we all will never get over the void in our hearts and minds that this has given us, He would be very proud of his daughter and you jackie. stay strong! Love , Uncle Jim & Aunt Kay Sewards
03/24/2009
Stephanie Whiteman
March 23, 2009
hey dad,
Im sittin here at work before i head off to school and i am listening to some music and all i can think about is how i could see you totally embarrassing me in front of all my friends by dancing to it...scary thought actually...lol...I totally miss you and i know you are here right now, but this is my way of talking to you...and i hope you are proud with all the things im doing now with the academics. I am going to work hard and dedicate this to you cause i know if you were here you would help me with what ever i need. I am still working at the radio station and like you dont already know, i have a new boyfriend, his name is Kristoffer Eubanks. The WHOLE family has met him, except for meme and papa, but soon. He did get grilled by like twenty people and norma even threatened him kinda...lol... I know he would meet your standards if you were here. I had already posted something about a week ago but i guess it never got on so i will post it again. I totally dont want to go to school today cause its so cloudy and i just want to go home and work on my project for History cause for some reason i am really enjoying this one. My grades suffered last quarter and i can just think what youd say to me if you were here. But i am working on it so dont worry...even though i know you cant...youre in a better place...loser...leave us all here...well soon, hopefully...but until then i will work hard in this world to let your name shine. :) love you lots daddy, but i better get to school...i get to drive this morning.
Love you!!!!!!,
Your not so little girl,
Stephanie LeAnn
Jackie Whiteman
September 18, 2008
Hey Sweetheart,
Happy 23rd Anniversary! Wow... where has time gone. Part of time stopped for Steph and me when you were called home. We miss you so much!
Your daughter is growing up into such a beautiful woman. I know that you would be so proud of her. She is a lethal combination of you and I .... she looks like her momma and acts like her daddy! She is a good kid to her mom, as I am sure that you know. She is so grown up. Would you please watch over her in times and places where I cannot. You always told me that I would have to cut the apron strings some day, or she would be the only kid outside in 100 degree weather wearing a stocking hat and gloves. I do know that she misses her daddy so much, right now at this time in her life. She has a really great boyfriend that treats her like a queen. He is a good ole country boy and comes from a good old fashoined faimy. Anyway, if you could just look after her when I cannot be there.
I miss you so much as well. There isn't a day that goes by that my heart doesn't ache for you hand to hold. If you have any contact with the BIG MAN upstairs would you please see if He will just hurry up and end this world so that we can be together again ... I realize that we won't be married up there ... but just to be you friend will be as rewarding. I love you so much. There are times when I just want to give up because of all the physical pain that I endure every day, but I realize that I must fight on.
We miss you and love you. You will always be my one and only forever.
Love Always,
The Mrs.
kathy jackson
October 5, 2007
hey, well guess what i have that great last name that i was telling you about now! i am happier than i have ever been and i wish you was here so you could meet him and youns be good friends. i know you would like him and thank him for making your sister-in-law happy.
you know i tell him about you and then i think of that Halloween Nite when we went trick or treating and we ran across Tel-a-cable!!!!!! (never foget that one)Caleb will never forget that one either. at the time he wasnt sure what was going on but he does now...... he always askes about you and talks about all those times that you fell asleep at the radio station and then you needed pizza from Caseys,. well i guess i have told enough on you so i will go and we mi
ss you. you have a BEATIFUL daughter and a WONDERFUL wife(a little pregidice of course) ha we love you and miss you.
Garry & kathy Jackson
sparta, mo. 65753
Jackie Whiteman
September 14, 2007
Happy 22nd Anniversary Sweety! Thank you for always getting me exactly what I want for our anniversary. I hope that God allows you a moment to look down at your family every once in a while to see how we live on to honor you.We miss you so much. Our little girl is not a little girl anymore... she has turned into a beautiful young woman and many a boy comes knocking at the door or ringing the phone now for her. So, if you can will you help me by watching over her from your advantage point. I am thinking of you more than ever today... I miss you so much... especially today! I love you forever and always!
All My Heart,
The "Mrs."
Michael & Jennifer Michener
July 3, 2007
She can't be 14!!! I remember watching her tiny 2 year old body walk around and being amazed at how well she could walk. And then there's picking up the flowers at my wedding and throwing them around like the flower girl. Well, we are all very thankful that she takes after her mother. Looks like all she got from you was her complexion and beautiful red hair. She's pretty like her Mama, too. None of your 'better' traits seem to be hanging around. She's amazing, just like Jackie. I guess, MAYBE, I must admit that I see a little bit of your fiesty personality in Steph. We love you so very much, and I cannot lie, even miss you. I'll be sure to give her a great big hug when I see Steph, and I'll definately start beating off the boys. She's beautiful, TOO beautiful!!
Love,
Jen (which you always called me, even though I never said you could, but it never bothered me . . . guess I loved ya even then!)
Jackie Whiteman
July 2, 2007
Well Sweetheart,
Here it is our little girls birthday again... number 14. I will never forget the happiness in your eyes 14 years ago tonight! When we looked into her eyes and then into each others the world seemed so perfect and everything was great. Thank you so much for giving her to me before you went home to be with our Savior! She is such a good kid and I know that you are just as proud of her as I am. Please look over her and keep her safe when I can't be around. I love you and miss you so much! Forever yours,
The "Mrs."
stephanie whiteman
June 3, 2007
wow dad... your little girl is in high school. i hope that you will be with me each and every day in those halls as i know itll be hard. i will work hard and make you proud.
love you SO much daddy,
stephanie leann
stephanie whiteman
April 9, 2007
dad, i know you see me through each and every day. i know that you would love to be back and have watched me grow up. i know that it is hard to cope with the loss of a loved one especially a father but i believe im hte spitting image of coping. lol. i hope that one day i will be reunited with my father. i miss you and always will. please ask god to let me do good tuesday at the track meet!lol.
i love you daddy,
stephy
Vickie Corum
April 9, 2006
Well Pete, another Dream Team Banquet under our belts. Missed you, Sometimes there are moments when we really miss you and Chrissy. Joe made us cry, again. God bless to all who read this
steph whiteman
April 8, 2006
Hey dad,
I am really missing you and i just want to say that i miss you and i always will but will you help keep me safe Tuesday at the track meet. I really REALLY miss you dad.
LOVE YOU
John whiteman
January 11, 2006
Pete,
This is the first chance I have had to visit this web site. I just want you to know I love you, and think about you every day. I try to keep in touch with Jackie and Step as often as i can. I have been to church with them a few times and I am Still going to church myself. I just want you to know I miss you and love you, not a day goes by when I dont think of some crazy adventure we went on or did, oh those days. I am traveling the world now and really wish you were along on this ride, I have been to Japan, Philippines, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and back to South Korea where this message is coming from. I have been Scuba Diving in the Philippines and seen things that that I cant not explain here, but I hope your watching. Really wish you could be along for this ride.
PS. Jackie please take down my email address as this is how to get ahold of me while I am not in the USA.
Love your Baby Brother
John Whiteman
steph whiteman
July 25, 2005
I just saw Crystals entry and that made me very joyful and dad... i hope you truely bless Crystal with love for eternity. Se=he deserves it. And please bless Shaun with a healthy life. Cause i need both of them to be happy. So would you please keep them safe. I love them.
love you dad,
miss you lots,
stephanie
Joseph Allen
July 22, 2005
Pete,
Just thought I would write to say hello. I have been Medically Discharged from the United States Air Force after 10.5 long years.
You see I guess jumping off the couch on to you and cracking your back for you time to time finally caught up to me. here I always laughed at you when you walked around hunched over well I guess hind sight is 20/20. If you haven't guessed yet I was Medically Dicharged for my back, seems over the years I have managed to herniate Two of my disks in my lower spine (guess you get the last laugh). If I could say I am sorry for all the times I jumped on you and hurt your back well.... Nah I won't say it, Best I can say is it was tough luck on both of our parts.
I am coming back to the USA now, seems it has been a life time since I was there. I served our country proudly and gratefully.
I just wanted to drop a line and let you know I still think of you and will always love you and hold a place for you and your family in my Heart.
Joe Allen
Former Staff Sergeant (SSgt)USAF hehe
Crystal Gooden/Wolfe
July 22, 2005
Hey whats going on. not much here. I am marryed now and happy wish you could have meet hem befor you had to go. you would of liked him. his name is Josh. I have to say that this place is not as livey as it was when you were here. but it is a great place to work. you have a great doughter to be proud of. she is a lovley young lady. her and I have became buddys. she miss you a lot and I can relate. I know have much it hurts. but as long as we stick to our guns we will be just fine. I pray that i can be of help when she needs it. I know that I would have loved to have some one to be a frined with when i lost the most dearest person in my life as she has. well best go we will talk latter. miss ya love crystal
Jackie Whiteman
July 20, 2005
Well, Petey.... It has been almost four years since that last good bye kiss & you are just as much on my mind now as you were then. Stephanie & I are almost settled in our new house... but I am sure that you know that because you are forever with us. I wish you could have lived long enough to enjoy owning a home with us..... but then again you would have had to help us move & then your back would have gone out & you would have been in sooo much pain... so I guess that you are better off... no I know that you are better off. We miss you so much! There is not a day goes by that I don't tell your daughter that she is acting just like you in some way or another! Everyday that I look at our beautiful daughter she looks more & more like you except with hair!! Smile!! Also it is time for VBS again & I miss you even more.... this time of the year always reminds me of you & Christina. I know that your spirits are with us & laughing because we are doing all the work!
Anyway, I love you & miss you sooooo much. Your forever in our hearts & on our minds.
Until We Meet Again,
The "Mrs."
stephanie whiteman
July 19, 2005
Hey dad,
i forgot fothers day but happy fathers day dad. i will always miss you and i still cry. i better get off here or i am gonna start crying.
i already am
love you
stephanie
stephanie whiteman
July 8, 2005
i got baptized again and i know you were there and shaun baptized me and as you know i love him like a dad and he reminds me of you, a lot.
love you
Kaylee Goossen
January 17, 2005
Blue Hair,
Hey! I really miss you. Not one day goes by when I don't think about you. You were my best friend. I could tell you anything.when you left i realized just how much you meant to me. I now look forward to day when I can look at you and say," blue hair."Now who is my blue hair? Ever since you left me and Maizy quit calling eachother names.I love you. get heaven ready for us all. We miss you! Love Ya!
kathy shockey
January 17, 2005
WE'LL PETE YOU'LL REALLY BE HAPPY FOR ME, I HAVE GOT RID OF MY BIG PROBLEM AND I HAVE FOUND MY SOUL MATE.... I WILL HAVE A NEW LAST NAME BEFORE LONG AND I AM SO HAPPY... LOVE YOU KATHY
brian allen
August 27, 2004
well pete i guess you know i almost came and seen you and all the family yeah i gave up on life i know i shouldnt but i wanted to be with our son but im not giving up i have alot more in life now were tryinbg for another child hopefuly we will have another child pete we all miss you so much i call jackie and steph everyday to makesure they are ok and to let them know we love them i really hope when we do have another child he or she comes out with youre attitude o by the way after my surgery im goona be saved cant wait for that to happen albertas cousin is going to save me im ready to give my heart to the lord i know it would make you happy knowing im giving my heart to the lord well pete i guess id better go for now we love you love brian and alberta
Stephanie Whiteman
June 12, 2004
happy fathers day dad
Kathy Shockey
June 5, 2004
Well Pete it has been awhile and we thought we would write and tell ya that,Caleb is playing basketball in High School now and boy is he good..He would love to find a wrestling team in school but Galena don't have one. He really remembers all of the times youns watched the wrestling on tv and really even the Telecable incident.....we all love you and please give all of the people whom is up there with you a big hug and let them know we will see them some day and for them to be ready for us and to prepare it for us to come to, please give Heather a big hug and kiss and let her know that we all miss her so much.... Love you and Miss you...Merle & Kathy & Caleb..
Vickie Corum
February 26, 2004
Well Pete, you have another red head to contend with. Yep, they will team up on you. You never know what Chrissy and Maggy will come up with when they are together. They are both with God now and with you. I still miss you. your sis, Vickie
Jackie Whiteman
August 29, 2003
Well Sweetheart it is done! Your cross has been planted at the Roadside Park where you were found. It was such a wonderful ceremony. What a beautiful spot God picked to call you home.
Stephanie & I miss you so much! But we are so blessed to have all of the friends & family that we have here.
I wrote this for you just after the Sherrif had taken me to the spot that they found you 2 years ago.
FOREVER
The Hug and Kiss that we shared that morning
Before you walked out the door,
I thank God it was extra long because
he knew you would come back no more.
Forever on my mind
Will be that last embrace
Forever will I remember you when
I look into our daughter's face!
You are forever with us
Your laughter still lingers here!
You are the smile on our face
And in our hearts a tear.
We thank God for all the time
with you that we had
Forever you will be my husband,
Forver Stephanie's Dad.
I love you Forever my Love,
the "MRS"
Jennifer Corum Michener
August 28, 2003
Pete,
Well, it has been two years, and despite my efforts to do otherwise, I still remember your deviously smiling face. I love you very much, even more now that you are not here to torment me, and I even miss you every now and then.
Jackie - You mean the world to me.
Steph - You will always be my 'little red head,' no matter how old you are!
Loving you always,
Jen
Jackie Whiteman
August 28, 2003
Well, Sweetheart today is the day! It has been two years form right now that the Sherrif followed me in the drive way at home & told me the news that you had been killed! The memory is still so real that it just like it was yesterday.
We will be putting a cross at the place that you were found tonight & saying a few words ... please know that you are always on Steph & my heart & forever in our minds. We love you so much & will see you someday again.
4 Ever Yours,
The "Mrs."
stephanie whiteman
August 13, 2003
i love you daddy and i'll see you in heaven you one and only girl, stephanie leann whiteman
KATHY SHOCKEY
January 11, 2003
Well, guess what Sam is going to be a daddy.yes, sam, of all people huh, but he will make a good one. he knows you would be proud of him and his little one. caleb loves the shirt he has and he don't let anyone touch it. he says hands off and he is proud... love ya nd miss ya. merle and kathy and caleb
The MRS
September 5, 2002
If you get there before I do don't give up on me I'll meet you when my chores are through but I don't know how long I'll be here ... I am not going to let you down ...PETE wait and see & between now & then till I see you again I'll be loving you .... Love the Mrs.
Forever yours!!
brian allen
August 30, 2002
pete well its been a while since i last wrote been really busy well know mom is there with you im sure she looks so much better wish i could been there to see youre face when you sen her walking to you with out any problems well pete me and alberta lost the baby and im sure youre watching over the baby for us please dont make him or her so mean before i get there john finally found him a wonderful woman she keeps him in line wich is good he needed it pete all in all we miss you and mom give mom a big hug for us and tell her we love her and the same for you by the way im going to check into college here real soon pretty cool hey we love you pete i keep an eye out for jackie and steph i call everyonce in a while to check up and make sure evevrything is ok well i gues id better go we love you love you jackie and steph love brian and alberta
kathy shockey
August 28, 2002
WELL PETE IT HAS BEEN A WHOLE YEAR AND I SEEMS LIKE I JUST SEEN YOU YESTERDAY, AND WE DON'T GO THROUGH A DAY WITHOUT SOMETHING MAKE US THINK OF YOU AND SOMETHING SILLY AND HAVING TO LAUGH OVER CORNEY JOKES AND TRYING TO LET YOU KNOW THEY ARE STUPID, BUT REALLY TRUEFULLY, YOU WERE ALWAYS A CLOWN AND IF SOMEBODY WAS DOWN ALL WE HAD TO DO WAS TO COME TO YOU WITH A PROBLEM AND SOMETHIMES IT WASN'T WHAT WE WANTED TO HEAR , BUT WE GOT IT ANYWAY.... WE LOVE YOU AND WE TRY TO TAKE CARE OF JACKIE AND MY ANGEL OF A NEICE.. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH AND WE LOVE YOU.. KEEP A PLACE WARM FOR US, BECAUSE WE WILL BE THERE SOMEDAY AND TELL HEATHER WE LOVE HER AND LET HER KNOW SHE IS LOVED AND HOLD HER HAND FOR ME PLEASE.. .. LOVE YOU PETE AND NEVER FORGET THAT... MERLE & KATHY & CALEB & THE REST OF THE GANG.....
brian allen
May 20, 2002
well pete things here is going good for me im am fixing to be a dady me and alberta will have a baby on christmass the 25 is her due date never would figuerd id be a daddy did ya well me either im sure you would be rolling on the ground laughing at me since i work at bk know i know you would be saying told you so im really happy here got a better futre ahead of me im fixing to go to college and get my degree in teaching atheletics cool hey me and alberta is going to name our baby sidney if a girl and a boy brandon well pete iguess id better be going jackie and steph me and alberta love you guys and pete we love ya to
KENNETH ALLEN
April 12, 2002
Pete I really do miss you.(Lightning)love you
Joseph R. Allen
April 12, 2002
Well pete,
I thought I would drop you a line and let you know that life on the other side of the world is great. But I guess you can see that now for yourself. I wanted to say I sure do miss you and wish we still had time to do the things we loved to do. It is hard sometimes for me I sit here and remember some of the things we (YOU) did. It is a wonder that I am not up there with you. Jackie you know. Oh uncle pete the things you did to me growing up. I hope your back still hurts. If it doesnt I will be there in about 60+ years to make sure it does again. I wish everyone in your life that you touched happiness with out your humor enhancing the day. Keep your eye on the family and steer us short of doing something stupid. In other words keep us from doing it your way. I am getting ready to move to England for 4 years I have decided to stay in the United States Air Force for 20 years. I take great pride in our country more now since I have seen others. Uncle Pete I miss you and love you. You always have a place in my heart that no one else will be able to fill. God speed to you Aunt Jackie and Stephine.
Your Nephew
Joseph R. Allen, SSgt, USAF
KENNA ALLEN
April 11, 2002
UNCLE PETE,
THE MAN WHO CAME CLOSEST TO FATHERING ME. I HAVE SO MUCH TO OWE YOU. YOU HELPED ME GROW AND MATURE IN MORE WAYS THAN YOU COULD IMAGINGE. YOU KEPT THE FAITH IN ME AND FOR THAT ALONE IS THE SOUL REASON FOR MY SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS. I CANT THANK YOU AND AUNT JACKIE ENOUGH FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE,LENDING THAT HELPING HAND AND WORDS OF ADVICE AND ENCOURAGEMENT THAT I SO NEEDED GROWING UP. THANKS YOU GUYS SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT. NO NEED TO WORRY UNCLE PETE, I HAD YOUR ONLY FAMILY PORTRAIT BLOWN UP AND GAVE TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL AND STRONG DAUGHTER, STEPHANIE AND YOUR DEDICATED WIFE, MY MOST DEARED AUNT FOR DAILY REMEMBRANCE. PLEASE UNCLE PETE, TELL MOM HI, I LOVE HER AND WILL SEE HER WHEN ITS MY CALLING. THANX FOR THE CHANCE OF BEING A PART OF ALL OF YOUR LIVES. AUNT JACKIE AND SIS, I MISS YOUNS AND LOVE YOUNS DEARLY AND THANK ABOUT YOU DAILY. BOTH OF YOU STAY STRONG FOR YOURSELVES AND OF COURSE THE FAMILY. IN MY PRAYERS AND DREAMS. LOVE ALWAYS!!
casie augustine
April 9, 2002
i know not who you are but i as youth of america hurt because lives like yours were taken im not sure what kind of person you were but im sure you were and alwayz will be loved im sending in a poem i wrote and i hope this sounds ok but if it doesnt its comming from inside the aching heart of a 15 little girl
semptember 11,2001
a terrible day for everyone
sadness and terror in our eyes
the useless death of so many great lives
childrens tears
americans fears
an act of hate leave many to wait
to see there loved ones at heavens gate
casie augustine 9-11-01 10:36am
kathy shockey
March 19, 2002
well, you have a brand new nephew. Jeremiaah and Lisa just had a baby boy, his name is Jordan Gene,(imagine that)ha.
he is a big boy and ready to wrestle, we will always tell him and the girls about their uncle Pete, never will you be forgotten.
we love you and we miss you, especially Caleb.....
Jennifer Michener
March 8, 2002
Well, Pete, Bids For Bargains is here again. It has been very nice to actually be able to understand where things are and why they are there, now that you have moved on! HEE HEE!! We miss you terribly. Dad made everyone cry after the first Saturday session when he, over the air, dedicated this years' Bids to you. I miss you terribly. I never got to thank you for helping me so much after Chrissy died. Thank you, Pete. I love you, and I promise to bring you a fresh cold Mountain Dew the next time I visit you. Keep teasing Chrissy for me! Love, Jen
Vickie Corum
December 27, 2001
Well Pete, Christmas for everyone was a success this year too. It wasn't quite as big as usual and it took a lot out of everyone, but you and Jackie were our inspirations as usual. Santa showed up at our house before the kids were up. I wish you couldve seen them, but then I think you did and do. Isn't Mark quite a chunk. Michaela is quite a lady (sometimes). We missed you and are doing our best to take care of Jackie and Stephanie. To all those who read this, remember and honor Pete, by honoring the Heavenly Father to whom he gave honor. We love you and miss you Pete. Vickie
Kathy Shockey
December 12, 2001
To my dearest brother-in-law, Merry Christmas and we think about you every day and thank you for being with me the last time I was in the hospital, you came to me and told me things was going to be okay. I found so much peace in that. Thank you , so very much and you don't know how much you helped me.. Thank you and I love you.. Caleb thinks about you so much and we laugh about all of the times you and him wrestled around and got hurt, ha.
It is so hard for him to understand why you had to go when you was always there for him.
Anyway, This whole family loves you and wishes you the best of Holiday's.
Jackie you are my one and only sister and I love you so very much, and my little red headed angel.. You guys are always with us in our heart, and in our souls. I promise you we will see you one of these days and I will give you the biggest hug and tell you how much you meant to me...Love you. The Shockey's, in Marionville, Mo.
sam shockey
November 24, 2001
i just wanted to tell my uncle pete that i miss him alot and not a day goes by that i dont think about him i love you alot we had some good times together and i just wanted to tell you that i found some one that i love alot you would be proud of me i no you are with me alot because i have asked you to be there with me because i never want to be apart from you i love you aunt jackie and my red headed little cousin i love you i love you peewee lol i miss you much.love you love you love you.i have never gave him a kiss before so i am now kiss.holidays are hard with out you and i thank you for all of the good things that i have to thank about.i just want to say a little prayer for my uncle pete. dear god i come to you today to ask you to please take care of my uncle pete and just let him know that his family cares alot for him we ask him to be with each and every one of us love you uncle pete a man.remember that time that you guys lived out in that trailer in heartville and i fixed to much food on my plate and i did not eat it all and i got in trouble that has been i good time for a long time i could thank him for a lot of things he showed us in our life and just how it was and got us ready for it and i thank you i have prayed to him to make me and my girl friend closer before i ever come up here and i know it has been him and god i thank you guys because i love her and the kids with all of my heart.well i just wanted to let him know that I love him and all of my family with all my heart. Sam Penny and Kids
April Cline
November 15, 2001
There are so many things that I could say about Pete, so many memories that I could share. But there is one thing that constantly comes to mind when I think about him... Pete was always, ALWAYS throwing his back out of place. Whether he was goofing off at churhc lock-in's or just walking on a sidewalk...this man could manage to hurt himself. But you know what really gets me? He never let it get him down. There are times in my life when I don't think that anyone really cares anymore. And it seemed like everytime I was feeling that was, Pete, Jackie and Stephanie would magically show up, tell me they loved me and missed me and of course Pete would pick on me! So much of who we are is based on the people we choose to surround ourselves with. And so much of what we overcome is becuase there are always people who want to share the load and overcome it with you. I'm almost twenty years old. There are still days when I feel like no-one cares or I just want to run away...but somehow...Jackie and Stephanie still show up...and I know Pete's there too.
Jackie, you are one beautiful lady. You're strength and love prove that we can go on and that we will see a better day. And Stephanie...I hope you know that you're making you're daddy proud!
I love you girls!!
"The song will ring down, down those golden streets
The voices of earth with the angels will sing
Every knee will bow, sin willo have no place
In the glory of His amazing grace
There will come a day..."
Jim Allen
October 28, 2001
Well Pete is my brother and i miss him dearly.Pete i never told you how proud of you i was.You had turned your life around and became a great person.This was all so obvious when i felt the love of all the people you had touched in one form or another.I just always figured Pete was the same ole Pete.The guy that was always ready to party on a moments notice,live for today,and always in trouble in some form or another.Well was i wrong or what? It takes a big person to stand up and confront all of his faults and problems and that is exactly what you did.I personally am so proud of you Pete,i just can't put it into words alone.Pete you must know there is a void in my life,an emty feeling in my heart that only you could fill.My life will never be the same until i see you again.And i will. And when i do you will know how proud of you i am,because that is a song i am going to sing to you loud and clear.
Well Pete is my brother and i love and miss him so much.Always listen closely Pete.That whisper of a wind you hear is me telling you i LOVE YOU.I do this daily and i will until my last day on earth.
Jackie and Stephanie i truely do know how much you both meant to Pete.His life evolved around the two of you.He was so proud to be known as the husband and father of his special ladies.
Well Pete is my brother and i LOVE and MISS him.
JIM ALLEN
Joseph R. Allen
October 23, 2001
Pete,
Well If I write all I remeber about my Uncle Pete we will need more paper. I just want to start by saying Uncle Pete everytime Aunt Jackie made cookies they were for me and you know it. Some of my earliest memories of my life start with uncle Pete. I wish the best of luck for Jackie and Stephine. I know what the two of you are going through. I will leave by saying I love you Uncle Pete, Aunt Jackie and Cousin Stephine. God be with you forever. your loving Nephew Joseph R. Allen
Jennifer Michener
October 10, 2001
Well, this caught me off guard, which I'm sure is making you smile. I didn't really expect to find anything when I entered your name. Marvin Pete Whiteman. I always giggled whenever I got an e-mail from Marvin Whiteman. Marvin is WAY too, how shall I say this, "proper" for you! Pete says it all. Short, not so sweet :), to the point, and no room for argument. I love you very much, Mr. I miss you, and I'm still waiting for that e-mail. Please don't send it now though. That would be like you, really freak me out! So, I guess you thought that you were going to go out on top hugh, well, think again! I bought you a Mtn Dew, and I'm going to buy you several more before I'm through. So, take that, Pete! Michaela is 2. She'll have to cry on someone else's lap this December. Mark is experiencing what is beginning to be known as 'Pete Head.' No explanation needed. I started to say that I am sorry that they will not have your influence in their lives when they are growing up, but, I'm not! Perhaps now they have a chance at being somewhat normal :)!!!
Jackie, I love you. I admire you. I mourn with you. You are so special to me. Your precious ways made this past year doable. I can only pray that I may in some way help you a portion of as much as you have helped me. I am with you always. Love you.
Steph, you have grown up so much. I remember holding you on my lap, babysitting you, talking with you on the phone, watching you toddle around the church building. I'll never forget hearing about how you played flower girl after my wedding. You are my precious "little" red head, and I will always love you. You can call me any time, Sweetie. I'm always here. Love you,
Patsy and Jesse Dudley
October 9, 2001
This is a very nice tribute for Pete. He was obviously very special. We love you Jackie & family. Wish we could of met him but we will get too some day. =0)
xo from the great northwest..
Jeremiah &Samuel & Caleb Shockey
October 2, 2001
SOME PEOPLE
some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people move our souls to DANCE. they awaken us to new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky more BEATIFUL to gaze upon.. they stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints in our HEARTS, and we are never, ever the same.
uncle Pete, you've put so many memories in out hearts, that we'd will never forget and thank you for all of the understanding that you gave us and the love that you had for us even though we were a hand full, you will always be in our heart and in our souls.we love you so much, so much i can't tell you ...we love you...uncle pete....
aunt jackie, we love you and stephanie to so very much....
brian allen
October 1, 2001
dearest pete we all miss you so much and love you so much i know you could have been a grouch to me but you was always looking out for me because i know you loved me and you was always there for me through my hard times and you helped mom raise mesince i was a baby i remember when you told me you sang holy night to me to help put me to sleep and you would hold me when i was a baby and feed me well pete things are looking up for me i have meet a wonderful girl and her family is helping me out are they really care for me and i care alot about them but i was just wondering if you sang so bad how could you put me to sleep singing holy night you got to laugh on that one pete i want to think you so much for being there for me i love you so much and miss you steph and jackie me and alberta love you guys so much we miss you all love always brian and alberta
Merle &Kathy & boys Shockey
September 29, 2001
Pete, forgive me, although sometimes i thought we'd never be friends, when my sister came over to the house and introduced us to you, i thought oh, my gosh.... then as time went by i got to know you & had a chance to also love you as other people did, . You know i think it's just because of it being my only sister, that i was a little skeptical!!!!
i know you probably didn't really know this but you were my best friend and someone for my kids to go to even though my oldest thought you were the meanest person, because you called the cops on him, but as he has grown he know that it was because that you loved him, and was only trying to help him with the little problem. Pete you don't realize but you were the main person all 3 of the boys lives and so many times you were the only one they had to go to. I'm just sorry,that sometimes i was so rude and if I could of told you the things that i have been able to write to you.Pete, we all you and miss you.. Stephanie I love you and you will always be Aunt Kathy"s little angle.Sis, I love you so very much and I am always here for you if you or Stephanie ever needs someone, okay? Love you, Pete!!!!
becky epps
September 24, 2001
i, am always in trouble. even if i'm not trying to be, i am always in some sort of a pickle. thats why i love pete so much. even though he was "old" ;), he was always in trouble too. pete was fun, he was my big brother, best friend, teacher and father. pete always talked to me and helped me out of my messes, he threated (and scared) boys i liked, we always bad mouthed our incredibly wonderful and sometimes too easy jobs together (sorry joe and art), we schemed together, and we had debates "diet mtn dew vs. normal mtn dew". we would scour the bible looking for ways to stump the kids with bible bowl questions, and boy, we thought we had some good ones, but, we never did.
pete gave me better and higher standards that i wanted to reach. he is a role model of mine, and every time that i made pete proud, i felt happier and more confident in myself. becasue of pete and his profound impact on my life and the impact that he has made in so many other peoples lives, i have decided to add youth ministery as another major next semester. i now have a new and higher goal that i want to accomplish.
dear, sweet stephanie, don't think that you're off the hook, your dad will find a way to scare the boys you like too. i love you so very much, you are an incredibly special and loving young lady with a huge heart of gold.
jackie, i love you and hope that i can make you proud of me as well. i will do anything you ask me to, and i will be here for you anytime you would like to talk and i'll try not to put my foot in my mouth. if you ever need help with that kid of yours, let me know ;).
i miss you and love you both, you are constantly in my prayers and thoughts.
Stephanie Whiteman
September 23, 2001
I love you & miss you!!!!!
Mrs.
September 21, 2001
I will always love you & I already miss you so much!!! I thank God every day that you stopped just long enough for one last kiss & hug that last morning before you left!! That moment is frozen in time for me!! I also thank God for allowing me 16 years with you & for giving us a beautiful little girl;every time that I look in her eyes I see you. Please get Heaven ready for me because I will meet you there!!!
Shawn Mccormack
September 21, 2001
Pete is and always will be one of my best friends. When i was growing up in the hardest part of my childhood him and Jackie were there for me and I will always remember him as more of a distant Dad.
Brian Allen
September 19, 2001
Love you Aunt Jackie. From Brian and Alberta.
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