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1927
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2009
DONALD WHIPPLE Obituary
Don was born on March 29th, 1927 in Spokane, to Robert and Myrtle Whipple.
The Whipple family moved to Anacortes in 1943, where Don returned after serving in World War II.
Shortly after, Don married Marivonne Stover in Anacortes on August 28th, 1948 - recently celebrating their 61st anniversary!
Don was one heck of a saxophone player and loved to make music. With Don on the tenor sax, his brother Bill playing coronet and his brother Roy on the trumpet, the Whipple Brothers played with several local dance band.
Don owned Don's Evergreen Building Maintenance for many years, working hard to provide for his family Marivonne and their three children, Barry (Annette), Sheila (Allen) and Marla (Rick).
He is survived by his family, including his brother Bill and sister-in-law Virginia, nephew Ken (Chris), his grandchildren Barry Jr. (Kim), Scott, Carly, David (Annie), Allison (Nick), Holly (Phil), Heidi, Jenna, Donnie and his great-grandchildren Mackenzie, Trevor, Ben, Zach, Devin, Chance, Brycen, Ella, Abby, Kayana and Evan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother Roy.
Don was always busy - whether it was making his famous birdhouses, tending to his small orchard, tooling around in his shiny red Hummer, or having fun with all his grandchildren. He loved to ski, swim and fish and looked forward to his yearly fishing trips to Ross Lake with his friends and grandsons and his long getaways to Hawaii and Mexico with his wife.
The family would like to thank everyone at Skagit Hospice for their care and kindness. Per Don's request, there will be no funeral, but there will be a celebration of life at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Skagit Hospice (819 S. 13th St. Mt. Vernon, WA 98274) or Children's Hospital - Craniofacial Division (PO Box 50020/S-200 Seattle, WA 98145-5020).
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Memories and Condolences
for DONALD WHIPPLE
Kerri Stump-Laird
January 9, 2010
Dear Marivonne, Barry, Sheila & Marla,
I am so sorry about your loss. Your family was a big part of my growing up. From riding Blacky and Brownie to being babysat (or tied in our rooms, Marla) by you! I know that he is with my Dad now and they are doing what they loved....having a good time! When Amanda and I moved back here, 3 1/2 years ago, I went to Mom's one night and they had the "old neighborhood" over for dinner. It was so good to see everyone, but I so remember Don sitting at the table and those eyes.... they just sparkled and were so wonderful! They were all telling stories about times when I was young and the things that they did. It was wonderful! Jim will miss him a lot too!!! I sometimes think that the three of them, Dad, Don and Jim, were just little boys having a lot of good times together, no matter if it was fishing or doing the Salmon BBQ.
Love to you all,
Kerri (Stump) Laird
January 4, 2010
Barry Jr and Family,
Sorry to hear about gramps. I only met him a few times at your house, what a great guy always smiling and happy to be with his family and their friends. Death leaves a hurt no one can heal but love leaves a memory no one can steal....speak of him often and keep his memory alive forever, he will always be with you especially at Ross Lake....if you catch a big one you'll no it wasn't your luck it was gramps!
Love you guys, Christy Dralle.
January 4, 2010
Hi Whipple Family,
I am very sorry for your loss of Don. I only knew him taking care of him and even then he was kind, sweet, and extremely funny. Just knowing him this little amount of time, the love he had for his family was very obvious. I feel lucky to have met him and to have taken care of him. I hope he got to ride in his Hummer as much as he had hoped. Marla - please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I love you all.
Glenda Small
Chery Treder
January 4, 2010
Dear Marivonne, Barry, Sheila & Marla,
Although I have been gone from Burlington for many years I still have so many fond memories of your family! I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's/ Don's/ Mr. Whiiple's passing from my folks. When I was a girl I remember his smile and the twinkle in his eye.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Chery (Bouse) Treder
Lezlie Armstrong
January 1, 2010
Marivonne, and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Lots of thoughts prayers and hugs are sent your way. Lots of memories with your family. Luv you all Lezlie
January 1, 2010
Dear Marivonne, Barry, Marla, Sheila,& all
It`s difficult to reason when we lose our loved ones, But, their memories must not only spur us on but serve as a reason to do our best and live the best possible life! We are sure Don would have wanted it no other way!
Extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Don will be missed, but NEVER forgotten!
God Bless you!
from,
Jerry and Tina
marv smith
January 1, 2010
dear wipple family. I met don brifley at jerry and tina,s appartment. I helped don instal new stoves in the appartments. I ame tina,s father.Isend my condolences to the family.God bless./////Marv Smith.
January 1, 2010
Dear Whipple Family, We offer our prayers and blessings to you. Knowing that our dear Don is with our LORD and without pain. The Whipple family was a large part of our lives for many years and we send our condolences for your loss. May God Bless you in your memories.
Sincerely,
The Tuller Family
January 1, 2010
Dear Whipple Family, We offer our prayers and blessings to you. Knowing that our dear Don is with our LORD and without pain. The Whipple family was a large part of our lives for many years and we send our condolences for your loss. May God Bless you in your memories.
Sincerely,
The Tuller Family
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