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Dwain Whitley Obituary
A service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery, with a celebration of life afterward from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Anchorage Senior Center.
Dwain was born Sept. 5, 1931, in Dallas, S.D., to Vere Maxwell Whitley and Taletta Kulhavy Whitley. He graduated from Dallas High School and attended college in Huron, S.D.
He joined the Army in 1957 and then the Air Force, where he was a missile systems maintenance technician. He served honorably for more than 22 years. He retired in 1975.
After retiring from the military, he completed his college degree and taught for the University of Alaska and the Alaska Department of Corrections.
Dwain began his residency in Alaska in the early 1960s with his first wife, Jean, who preceded him in death.
He was affiliated with the U.S. Bowling Congress, Recycled Teenage Bowling League and Over the Hill Gang League. Dwain enjoyed participating in national bowling tournaments for many years.
He loved to fish with his good friend, Duane, travel to Hawaii, bowl and play cards with the Saturday bowling group. He also enjoyed reading, computers and having breakfast at Lily's with his longtime friend, George.
His family wrote, "Dwain was a kind man with a big heart. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends."
He is survived by his wife, Jayne Coffey-Whitley; brothers, Lloyd, Sam and Beverly, Roger, and Bruce and Rosy; sisters, Ruth and Jim Thompson, and Connie Whitley; stepchildren, D'Ava and Jim Marsh, Bob Coffey, Dick and Ruth Coffey, and Randy and Nancy Coffey; step-grandchildren, Kristina, Kylie, Ryan, Eric, Ethan, Brytnee and Joshua; step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews including niece Sandy Haney.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Whitley.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Anchorage Senior Center, 1300 E. 19th Ave., Anchorage 99501.
Arrangements are with Legacy Funeral Home's Bragaw Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
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Crystal Ziegler
May 14, 2010
Dear Jane and family,
I have many fond memories of Uncle Dwain. We will miss him. His enjoyment of life and contagious laugh and smile will always stay with me. Love, Crystal(Lloyd's daughter) and Bill Ziegler, Elizabeth and Aaron Rush, Rebecca and Rachel Ziegler great nieces)
May 11, 2010
Card player, and bowler, yes, But also a pretty good storyteller. We miss you already. Stan and Toni, Anchorage, AK
JACKIE KEATON
May 11, 2010
Aunt Jayne, we were so sorry to hear about Dwain. He was so gracious and made sure we had a good time when we were up there. our thoughts are with you. love jackie
Ruth Thompson
May 9, 2010
Dwain,will be missed by sister Ruth & Jim. Three nieces and one nephew. Four great nieces and two great nephews.
Thanks to Jayne for sharing his life.
Kim & Kent Peterson
May 9, 2010
So sorry to hear about Dwain. We had so many fun times at Lily's. We will miss him a lot. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
Karen & Dick Pond
May 9, 2010
Many wonderful fond memories. Dwain will be missed by many.
Karen & Dick Pond
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