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LAKELAND- William Alan Trask, age 85, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, in Lakeland. Born June 26, 1933, in Bartow, he was the son of the late Griffin and Merle (Fennell) Trask.
Mr. Trask graduated from Summerlin Institute in Bartow and attended the University of Florida.
On his return to Polk County he joined his father in the citrus and cattle industry. Mr. Trask served as President of the Polk County Farm Bureau and eight years as a County Commissioner.
He went on to serve as a Florida State Senator from 1968 to 1982. Later he owned Flora and Ella's Restaurant in LaBelle.
Mr. Trask was a member of the Assemblies of God church.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Irene Trask, two sons Bill Trask and Scott Burchard, and one grandchild Alison Trask.
He is survived by his children: Jane Trask Ganey, Don Trask (Donna), Ken Trask (Karen), Mary Legg Trask, Pam Pitre (Shawn), Chris Colee (Mara), Paul Colee (Lorrie), Debbie Klemmer (David), Sheryl Prickett, and John Roudabush. He also leaves behind three sisters Janet Heidtman, Mary Ann Pipping, and Bet James (Jackie), former spouses Janet Hartsaw Rogers and Jan Colee Trask-Horeni, 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 19th from 9am to 10am at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 10:00am at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to: Florida Sheriff's Youth Villa. Condolences to the family at
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Irma Bevis-Camp
November 30, 2019
My condolences to the family. My late father, William H. Bevis, also served in Florida Legislature and Public Service Commission. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
January 21, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 21, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Trask family. May cherished memories of your loved one and the loving provision from the God of all comfort bring you hope and solace. (John 3:16)
January 21, 2019
My deepest condolences to your family in time of sorrow. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always and may the support of family and friends help you through your grief. May your family find comfort in the comfort that God give in his written words Ps 116:15
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January 19, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you in your time of need.
Whidden-McLean Funeral Home - Bartow
January 14, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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