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Kirk Whitney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 24, 2013.

Whitney, Kirk Otto age 76, of Bloomington, died peacefully at home on November 22, 2013, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born to Lester and Geraldine Whitney in Northfield, MN, on September 8, 1937. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the MN Air National Guard in 1996. Family was of utmost importance to Kirk as well as tending to his flowerbeds and having coffee with his fellow retirees every Thursday morning. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Gayle; son, Steve, daughter, Sue (Jim) Huston; grandchildren, Crystal Mason, Catlin Whitney-Hart, Emma and Max Huston; greatgrandson, Cayden Deneui; sisters, Phyllis (Eugene) Sammon and LoraLee Corbin; in-laws, Mike Follestad and Bruce (Belinda) Follestad; a cousin, nieces, nephews, and loving friends. A celebration of life will be held at Richfield United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 26, at 11 am with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at a later date.

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November 24, 2017

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Crystal Mason

November 24, 2017

Papa, it's been 4 years as of yesterday since you passed and not a day goes by we don't talk about you. We miss you so much. I hope your enjoying heaven. Love you and miss you so much! Love Crystal, Tony and the kids.

Steve Whitney

December 19, 2013

I will have a candle lit on special occasions so you can always find your way home to be with family.

I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH DAD.
The answer to the last question you asked me, you asked if ill be alright...your answer is yes Dad, and I will not drink for when I said I was done...I meant I AM DONE.
You will forever be a part of me..
Rest in Heavenly Peace Papa
XXXOOO Your son, Steve

Jake Shetka

November 25, 2013

It always was a pleasure to visit with Kirk and I enjoyed his sense of humor. The good old guys are going to fast.

Roger Baglien

November 25, 2013

My heart is very heavy today, I have lost a very true friend,we went to high school together and joined the MN ANG on he same day in 1954 we also went to Amarillo Jet Tech school together in the spring of 1956, and worked for the 109th as air Techs. I will always remember Kirk as a very kind and gentle man, now Kirk has gone west as we all must do in our time. So until we meet again on the other side, god bless kirk.

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Jim and Judy Daugherty

November 24, 2013

We were sad to of Kirks passing. What wonderful memories we have of Kirk and our many years of working and laughing together during his military career. Fly high old friend. God Bless!

Tom Ashton

November 24, 2013

I remember Kirk as a very funny parent from the Labor Day parties my parents had. I remember playing bocce and crochet and laughing at his one-liners and responses to my dads cracks!

Vince & Phyllis Ashton

November 24, 2013

Gail, Sue, Steve & families,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss! Kirk was a long-time friend who we will miss greatly. We are driving to St. Louis to be with Tom over Thanksgiving & will not be able to attend the funeral. We are very sorry to miss it & all the friends from our old Air National Guard days. We thought the world of Kirk! You will all be in our thoughts & prayers. May God bless you all at this sad time. Love, Phyllis & Vince Ashton

Sara Erickson (Metzinger)

November 24, 2013

What wonderful memories, especially holiday memories, I have of Kirk. He will be greatly missed.

Ted and Anita Corbin

November 24, 2013

Uncle kirk was always a joy .....taught us so much about life....so many great memories....will miss uncle kirk so much

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