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William Whipple Obituary
Lifelong Alaska resident William Carlyle Whipple, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 11, 2009, at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage with his family at his side.
William was born on
Dec. 4, 1935, to Charles and Erma Whipple in Ketchikan. After graduation from Kayhi High School, he met and married Joyce Anne Newton on June 7, 1958, in Ketchikan.
He loved the outdoors and being around nature on his farm in the Eielson Farm Project area. He loved to dance, fish, farm, ride four-wheelers and spend time with his family.
William worked as a commercial fisherman, construction worker, Standard Oil Service Station owner and for the last 17 years, as a foreman for the city of Fairbanks Public Works Department.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Joyce; daughters, Linda Matthys, Robin Bennett and Camille Baker; and numerous other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in William's name be made to The Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Foundation, The Harry and Sally Porter Heart Center, P.O. Box 71396, Fairbanks, AK 99707.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Fairbanks Funeral Home and Crematory, 3704 Erickson Ave. in Fairbanks.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Whipple
Dee Miko
November 20, 2009
Dear Joyce and family-
I have many fond memories of Bill-one of THE NICEST people I have ever had the good fortune to have as part of my life. God bless you and your family. You are in my prayers...
Patsy Westcott
November 20, 2009
Joyce and family,
I met Linda in the 7th grade and from that point on you and Bill were like second parents to me. He was a true gift and the two of you were blessings in my life. You are in my prayers.
Patsy
Charlie Griswold
November 20, 2009
A good friend, a caring and dedicated father, THE most devoted and loving husband I've ever met, a rock of a man. You made the world a better place and I'm proud to have had you in my life. Forever in my heart....
November 19, 2009
Dear Linda and Family my thoughts and prayers will be with you this Saturday. Your Dad was a great guy. He will be missed. Stephanie
Pat Knopf
November 19, 2009
Joyce,
My thoughts and prayers are with your and your family. This world will miss Bill's gentle caring spirit.
Lloyd & Pat Malone
November 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Denver and Charlotte Perry
November 19, 2009
Linda and family,
How sad my heart is today to hear of your dad's passing. Know that you are being thought of and prayed for. My love to you and your family.
Mike Nichols
November 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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