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Patricia Whitaker Obituary

PATRICIA ANN BARTLETT WHITAKER entered Christ's eternal Kingdom on Wednesday, December 10, 2003. She was born in Houston, Texas on January 7, 1952, as the oldest child of William Wilson (Bill) Bartlett, Sr. and Marie Tillman Bartlett. Tricia graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education, and was an alumna of Delta Gamma sorority. She was a retired elementary school teacher in both the Fort Bend and Alief School District's, primarily at Lakeview Elementary School. Tricia was a godly, sweet, compassionate Christian woman whose interests were many. One of her greatest delights was children. She loved being a kindergarten teacher who was able to teach and play with the children on their level. At school, church, and home, Tricia touched the life of each child she met. She loved the outdoors, including water skiing and snow skiing. Her newest passion was horseback riding; here, as in other areas, Tricia made new and lasting friendships. Tricia was a member of the River Pointe Community Church and loved her Bible study and women's fellowship groups. Tricia was preceded in death by her loving father, Bill, who welcomed Tricia and her son Kevin to Heaven Wednesday night. Her loving survivors include her husband, Kent Whitaker; her son, Bart; her mother, Marie Bartlett; her brother, Bo Bartlett and wife, Kit; her niece, Katie Bartlett; and nephew, Will Bartlett, her other nephews, Heath and Stephen Whitaker; and niece, Torie Whitaker; and many uncles and aunts; cousins; in-laws and friends too numerous to mention here. All were family to Tricia. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 15, 2003, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Settegast-Kopf Company Funeral Directors at Sugar Creek, 15015 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 10:00 AM at Sugar Creek Baptist Church, 13303 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land. Interment will follow in the Memorial Oaks Cemetery. To honor and remember with thankfulness the lives of Tricia and Kevin Whitaker, memorial gifts may be given to the Building Fund for River Pointe Community Church, 435 Sartartia Road, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, or to the Memorial Fund for Tricia and Kevin Whitaker at any branch of Southern National Bank. Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Dec. 15, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Whitaker

40 Entries

Kathy K

January 4, 2004

I have been thinking of your family all during the holidays. I know it has been tough. I wanted you to know something that is making Trish smile. There are many people out there that are changing their lives because of the way your family lives for Christ. God turns evil into good. New Christians are being born, and weak ones have been made stronger by your loss. Hold on to Him, He will carry you. Thank you for your willingness to live like Christ. What a legacy that Trish and Kevin have left. He has surely said "Well Done, my good and faithful servent.."

Kathy

Alan Smith

December 23, 2003

Kent & Bart

My prayers are with you. It's sad to see such a terrible tragedy happen to such a happy family. My prayers are with you. God Bless you in these troubled times

Erin Klenke

December 18, 2003

Kent and Bart,

We are all so sorry about this awful tragedy. I cannot imagine what you are feeling, but I am glad you have strong faith in God. You are in the thoughts and prayers of everyone at the National MS Society.

Lori Hoeffken

December 17, 2003

Dear Kent and Bart,

I am so very sorry for this tremendous loss. I have taught with Trisha since 1997 and she was always full of joy and smiles. My daughter is now in first grade and she knew Mrs. Whitaker very well too. She is hoping that Trisha is enjoying her first Christmas with Jesus. My students that knew her were deeply saddened and placed a tiny angel on our class tree for her.

The service was beautiful and uplifting. It is so hard not to feel selfish and wish they were still with us. I know that Trish will always be watching over our students and enjoying the laughter of the children. My family will have you in our prayers in the months to come.

Cathy

December 17, 2003

Thought I do not know your family, I just wanted you both to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both. Please know that your wife and son are with God and are watching down and loving you both. Keep your wonderful faith in God and he will help guide you through this difficult time.

Phung Ly & the staff of Settegast-Kopf Company

December 16, 2003

May the good memories held deep within your heart, help to soothe your spirit at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

Our deepest sympathy.

Jennifer Lyons

December 16, 2003

Kent & Bart,

What a beautiful service today that honored Trish & Kevin, but most of all honored our Lord! My heart and prayers are with you both. Trish took care of my kids while I was preparing for my wedding last month, and she was so gracious to make the 3 hour trip to Nacogdoches to see Jason & I get married. My fondest memory is actually tangible - a book that Trish created with my students to congratulate us on our marriage. I will always hold that near and dear to my heart. The kids send their love and prayers, as well - they so enjoyed having her as a teacher. God bless both of you during this holiday season with a peace that passes ALL understanding!

Pam Esmond

December 16, 2003

Dear Kent and Bart,

We all know the angels are singing in heaven because of Kevin and Trish, yet your hearts and ours are so saddened. I will continue to pray for all the days ahead of you and may God's grace lead you each day knowing that you will see them again because of His unfailing love.

Nicole Morell

December 16, 2003

Dear Kent & Bart,

I am so sorry for your loss. Trisha was my first mentor teacher at Lakeview Elem. her last year teaching. Wow, what a class. She never lost her cool and treated those children like angles. She also gave me the encouragement I needed to become a patient teacher. I am now a full time first grade teacher at Lakeview because of Trisha.God Bless your family, you are in my prayers.

Barbara (Elrod) Kirkpatrick

December 16, 2003

My thoughts and prayers have been with you in your time of sorrow.

Christine (Zadroga) Cloudt

December 16, 2003

Dearest family, Mrs. Whitaker was my first grade teacher at Chambers Elementary, Alief ISD, in 1976-1977. I remember her gentle spirit and wonderful smile....I am truly saddened to hear of her death.

Mary Jo, Julia Ann Brittian, Dixon, Johnson

December 16, 2003

All of you have been in our thoughts and will continue.

Margaret Lisboa

December 16, 2003

So sorry to hear of your loss

My prayers and thoughts go out to the Whitaker Family.

Lori Lowe

December 16, 2003

Dear Kent and Bart,

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure to work with Trish and I have to say that the thing I will always remember about her was her smile. She was such a wonderful, kind, and caring person. I will continue to remember both of you in my prayers. God bless.

Jody Wilding

December 16, 2003

Bart,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your father during this most difficult time. May the angels above protect your mother and brother with their wings of love.

Scott, Jody, Taylor and Nolan

Sue & Tom Myers

December 16, 2003

Dear family,

Although we have never met, I feel I know you through our son-in-law Adrian Del Rio. Although this time is very challenging, you are assured you will see them again and they are with the loving Lord.

We are praying for you.

Linh Lu

December 16, 2003

With the deepest sympathy for your loss. May God be with you always!

Diana Brooks

December 16, 2003

Kent and Bart:

I am so sadden by your loss. Kent, Tricia was a loving and giving person. I am so honored to have spent time with you all on TOC.Her smile will always be my greatest memory of her. I know she and Kevin are watching down on you and will help you through this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Paul Nielsen

December 16, 2003

Kent and Bart, many of us are praying for your family and mourn your loss. We have known you and Trisha since our APO days at UH, and I have heard from many Brothers. There is only one source of security in this life and your whole family knows Him well. God bless you all.

Helen Owen

December 16, 2003

Dear Family,

My prayers are with you both. TRicia was in my Bible study group and we will miss her so much. Always had such a sweet smile and my heart is just aching for you all. God bless . Mrs. Helen Owen

Cathy Morgan Stubblefield

December 15, 2003

May God bring you comfort in this time of heartache. My prayers are with you.

Rick Blandford

December 15, 2003

Kent-

Lynn and I met you and your lovely wife through the MS 150 Tour of Champions. We are deeply saddened by your tragic losses. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I have known Patricia's brother Bo and his wife Kit since high school; please let them know they are also in our prayers.

Rick and Lynn Blandford

Steve Burns

December 15, 2003

Trish was my son's kindergarten teacher at Lakeview. He took the news hard. He came up with the idea that, in memory of Trish and Kevin, we will be leaving 2 candles burning through Christmas. We will never forget the impact Trish had on all the kids at Lakeview.

Sandy Villarreal

December 15, 2003

Kent and Bart,

Even though I don't know you very well, my mom, Emma G Piepenbrok, has talked about you so often that I feel I do. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers have been with you for days and will continue to be. Take one day at a time and God will see you through.

Sincerely,

Sandy Villarreal

Barbara Beal

December 15, 2003

I am so sorry about the tragedy that happened to your family. Although I did not work on the same team, I had the pleasure of being a coworker of Trish at Lakeview. What I remember most about her is that she was always smiling and cheerful with a greeting for everyone she encountered. She will be greatly missed by everyone at Lakeview. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Linda Neely

December 15, 2003

Dear Kent and Bart, Trish touched so many lives here at Lakeview. Her cheerful and optimistic attitude helped us all meet each new challenge. She will be missed greatly, but will remain with each of us daily. The laughs we all shared at your house over margaritas will be treasured. Your faith is an example to us all. Love...Linda and Steve Neely

Janet Moring

December 15, 2003

Trish was a "gift" to the students and teachers who had the pleasure of knowing her. She always had a smile, a kind word, and two hands ready to "pitch in". May God bless Kent and Bart,and may He always keep her spirt burning brightly in the hearts of those who loved her.

Mary Ann Jenkins

December 15, 2003

I am very sorry for your loss.Sincerely, Mary Ann Jenkins

December 15, 2003

Mr. Whitaker,

My deepest condolences & respect to you & your family. Just know that your wife & son are now God's angel's. May God be with you & help you ease your broken hearts. Just keep in mind that she is watching down on you. Keep your faith in God & he will guide you thru everyday. God bless you all.

A Houstonian....

Gina Morgan Roberts

December 15, 2003

God is with you during this tragic time in your lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Vicki Gassen

December 15, 2003

My sincerest sympathies to you and your family.

Barbara Doyle

December 15, 2003

God blessed everyone of us when he put Trish and Kevin in our lives. We are all better off for having them in our lives. My condolences are with you all at this time.

Robert Galny

December 15, 2003

I remember going to Kent's apartment off of I-10 nearly 30 years ago and seeing Trish's name painted on his wall at a 45 degree angle and in a GT racing stripe style, and learning a lesson in love and passion that has served me well and obviously served Kent very well for all this time. Your losses are our losses and we love and support you and Bart always. Our prayers go out to you.

Jeffrey Petrovic

December 15, 2003

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Dixey

December 15, 2003

Kent & Bart,

My thoughts and especially my prayers are with you both.

Ilene Norden

December 15, 2003

Kent & Bart: I am deeply saddened by your loss. I am comforted to know you have a strong faith in God and that there are so many people who care about the Whitaker family. It has been a sincere pleasure to know you and Tricia, Kent- always giving, always ready to help. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Much love, Ilene

Stanley Caplan

December 15, 2003

Our prayers and condolences go out to the Whitaker and Bartlett families.

Watching a ship sailing over the horizon, a person says "there she goes" but on the other side someone says "here she comes".

God bless.

DIANE GRIZZOFFI

December 15, 2003

Kent:

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your wife and son. I pray for you and your family.

Diane (Duoto) Grizzoffi

(Austin High School)

Marilyn Powell

December 15, 2003

I love each of you

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