Isaac "Ike" Waldrop Jr

Isaac Waldrop Obituary

Isaac "Ike" M. Waldrop, Jr., age 76, former longtime resident of Anchorage, died Aug. 1, 2009, at his residence in Tyler, Texas. He was born July 11, 1933, to the late Isaac Merit and Emma Gertrude Martin Waldrop. Ike was business manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 1547, in Anchorage, the Alaska Chapter manager of National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and chairman of Alaska Electrical Pension and Trust. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a family man, always putting family first. He was a proud father and grandfather. He always laughed at his own jokes. He loved his family, golf, hockey, fishing and playing the guitar in his band. He is survived by his wife, Kitty; children, Merit Waldrop III and wife Tina, Jeff Waldrop and wife Sharon; grandchildren, Merit Waldrop IV and wife Sarah, JJ Waldrop and Wyatt Waldrop; great-grandchildren, Merit Waldrop V and Emma Waldrop; brothers and sisters, Harold Waldrop, Melvin Waldrop, Mary Alice White and Emma Jean Griffith; and Margie Waldrop. He was buried at the National Cemetery in Arlington, Texas.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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14 Entries

Corky Brown

September 1, 2009

I wish to offer my condolences to Merit, Jeff and all the Waldrop family. I remember Ike well as a young baseball player in Anchorage and I was influenced by his positive attitude. He will be sorely missed by all.

Don Liston

August 29, 2009

August 29, 2009
I worked with Ike from February 1962 until we both retired. He was reponsible for assuring that I was given credit for ALL of my years in the Local (47 now) and made sure that my retirement was given.

Much more than that, he was a good friend and decent, reponsible man that we could all trust. He was also very effective in this career. He never lost sight of what brotherhood and union is all about.

I will miss you, Brother,

Don Liston
Girdwood, Alaska 99587
~ Don Liston, Girdwood, Alaska

August 23, 2009

Mike and I are saddened by Ike's passing. We all have fond memories of Ike, a very thoughtful and compassionate man. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Ike's family and frieds.
Mike and Nancy Massin

Speed Gratrix

August 21, 2009

I knew Ike as a fellow electrician and business manager of #1547. Ike and I testified in Juneau, AK before the Alaska Legislature in electrical matters, in the 70's I believe. Ike for Labor amd me for Management. Always a fair man we had our differences over the years, however, Ike commanded respect by his professional approach and wisdom of issues! Ike was well thought of throughout the construction industry, he will be missed Erldon"Speed" Gratrix

Brad and Cheryl Evans

August 19, 2009

Merit and family:

Brad and I are very sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. Our condolences to everyone in your family.

Jerry Henke

August 18, 2009

My condolences to Merrit & Jeff and their families. Ike will be missed by many of us whom new him. That includes my wife Andi and I. He was a special person to all of us IBEW local 1547 members.

Jennifer Deitz

August 18, 2009

Our mother worked for IBEW in the late 1950's and early 1960's. Her name was Jeanne Smith. She spoke often of Ike. My sister and I are Jennifer Deitz and Stephanie Klemmer. I remember that the flagpole and globe on the Anchroage Park Strip was raised by 1547.We do not have many memories of Ike except that we as young girls always thought his name was "Funny". I would like to contact Mrs. Waldop personally. My email address is [email protected]. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Jack Smith

August 18, 2009

Many of the benefits I enjoy as a retired hand of #1547 are attributed To "IKE". I enjoyed working under you and you have my blessings. God speed.

John Garland

August 18, 2009

As a young DJ on the radio in Anchorage, I started a movement to unionize the radio announcers, IKE guided me and when the movement failed IKE offered me a job fixing stop lights in Anchorage. I did not take him up on his offer. But, I appreciated his support and kindness when the other DJ's in Anchorage did not support my efforts. He was a man of his word, a good man.

Margie Tidwell (Bahr)

August 17, 2009

Merit, I went to Jr High with you. Wanted to send my condolences to you and your family for the loss of your dad. May God Bless.

Michael DeMan

August 17, 2009

During the economic and Union growth explosion of the Pipeline years and after, Ike was the model of a new type of Union Leader, intelligent humane and honest. It was my pleasure to know him... condolences to the family for the loss of a wonderful man.

Chuck & Terry Homan

August 17, 2009

We would like to extend our condolences to the Waldrop family. I have known Ike for many years on both a professional & family basis. Ike was always a straight shooter. I had the privilege of working with his sons in hockey and Ike was always a great support parent. His grandson played at UAA and like his granddad he was a real standup young man. We will all miss Ike as he really brought alot to the community.

Doug Elliott

August 17, 2009

When I came to Anchorage as a rookie attorney at the end of 1976, Local 1547 was the first client I represented. Ike was a good man who did much for the working people of Alaska. My deepest sympathies to his family.

August 17, 2009

Sorry to read about Ike, we remember your dad thru Hockey and when Merit and Jeff were in school with our son Jerry. Ike was a great friend . Please express our condolences with your families.. Jerry and Rosalie Ivey

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