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Travis Whalen Obituary
12/12/1990 - 6/1/2011
Travis James Whalen, a lifelong resident of Lincoln, Calif., passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2011. He was 20 years old.
Travis was born on December 12, 1990. He was preceded in death by grandfather John J. Whalen; great-grandmother Alice Aguilar; great-grandparents Roger and Jane Stady. He leaves behind his loving parents, James and Tina Whalen; devoted sisters Samantha and Erin Whalen, all of Lincoln, Calif.; grandparents Nancy Whalen of Sacramento; Don and Marsha Morgan of Milford, Calif.; and many extended family members.
Travis graduated from Lincoln High School. He enjoyed playing youth football and baseball as well as high school football. Travis enjoyed anything outdoors and his favorite activities were abalone fishing and camping. Travis was a compassionate young man and earned the trust of many of his friends during their times of trouble.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 10, 2011 at Adventure Christian Church, 6401 Stanford Ranch Road, Roseville, Calif., at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up in his name at Golden 1, 790 J Street, Lincoln, CA 95848.
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Memories and Condolences
for Travis Whalen
Aunt Jeannie
June 2, 2023
Dear Sweet Nephew Travis
It has been 12 years since you decided to become an Angel. I know you watch over your family and send them signs that you are there. We miss you and I am sorry you decided to take a different path. I hope you have peace. I hope you have found all your elders up there and staying close. Be sweet be good and always send a sign. Lots of love Aunt Jeannie
Jean Whalen
June 4, 2012
Hello Travis, I am stopping by to let you know how much you are missed! We all know you are watching over your family but we still miss you. Take Care and lots of love and yes Forever 20!! XX
Judy Whalen
June 4, 2012
My Wonderful Nephew Travis, Still is hard to believe you are gone. Your smile we will only see in photographs. Your sparkling eyes will be missed. I will always miss you and I will always remember the wonderful young man you are. Forever 20 you will be in our hearts and in our minds everyday! Love you always and forever.
Judy Whalen
July 9, 2011
Missing you today and everyday Travis.
Aunt Judy And Travis in Santa Cruz Summer 2010
Judy Whalen
July 9, 2011
Santa Cruz Summer 2010
Judy Whalen
July 9, 2011
Ian Fitzgerald
July 8, 2011
Always thinking about you. I feel your presence at work all the time. We made a small memorial at Famous about you.
Erin Whalen
July 8, 2011
I Love and Miss you Brother. My Birthdays in 3 Days and i wish you were going to be here. <3
Erin Whalen
July 8, 2011
I love you brother. My birthdays in 3 days and im wishing you were here for it..<3
Celina Harvey
July 4, 2011
Thinking about you all on this 4th of July, knowing Travis is with you always:)
Judy Whalen
June 24, 2011
Missing you Travis~
Brittany Smith
June 23, 2011
I miss you terribly and I will love you forever.
June 23, 2011
I have lite many candles for u trav.. the sun yesterday almost melted them but i saved em before they melted cause i still have many nights to keep em lite for u!!!
Judy Whalen
June 22, 2011
To my Nephew Travis,
Wish you would have been able to enjoy the first day of summer. Wish you would have been able to feel the warm rays of sunshine beating down on your wonderful self. Wish you were out in your backyard swimming in the pool with you sisters. So many wishes that could have been there for you. My heart is still aching for you were way too young to leave this life. It was just way to early for your parents to lose you. It was way too soon for your sisters to have to be left without a BIG BROTHER. Travis you are truely missed by so many people. Our memories will get us through the many seasons ahead. Love and Miss you forever. Love, Aunty Judy
Logan Wise
June 21, 2011
Trav, thanks for all the laughs over the years..starting in 5th grade. You always seemed to put a smile on peolpe's faces when you talked to them, I'm blessed to have known you and will see you in heaven my friend.
Me
June 17, 2011
I miss you so much. I wish i told you how i felt about you rather than keeping it to myself.... You are such an amazing person and I will never forget your smile....
June 17, 2011
To my sweet wonderful Nephew Travis, Missing you so very much. Know that you are loved and that we will keep you in our hearts forever.
Dad
June 16, 2011
Love you always and forever
T M
June 16, 2011
My Cousin Trav, I wish we still had time to hang... I thank you for touching so many people and being you... and nobody else... You are such a beautiful person inside n out. You are now our angel looking down....Miss you cousin much love n respect
always n forever Michael,Tawnya, Lex and Len XOXO
PS. I think I got over my fear of talking in front of people so thank u:)
Bonnie Ramirez
June 16, 2011
We were out of town when we heard and all kinds of memorize came back to me on what a fun loving kid Travis was. I know he will be sorely missed. We are so sorry for your loss.
Bonnie & Robert Ramirez family
Robert Gallegos & Family
June 16, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Celina Harvey
June 16, 2011
Hey Travis I know the lord welcomed you with open arms, the warm sun I have always believed to be a smile from the ones we love so much letting us know that everything is ok. To your family just know you will all be together again. My heart hurts with sadness to know you left so soon, but its also filled with love for your family. RIP Travis an when you can give them some sort of sign that your always with them:)
June 15, 2011
Jimmy, We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Jill Broughton
Friends that last a lifetime.
Matt Fraser
June 15, 2011
Travis was an amazing person. It was an honor and a privilege for each and every one of us to know him. He truly cared about us more than himself and was the epitome of selfless. I was lucky to have worked with Travis and I can still picture him clapping and coming around the front corner of the store saying, "Frazzzer" like it was yesterday. He warmed the hearts of so many and it was impossible to be in a bad mood around him. He was a close friend of mine, and I want him back as badly as anyone. But he has found his peace. And for that I am happy for him. If there is some kind of afterlife, I know Travis is in a place that he can feel like he belongs and he is watching over each and every person that he cared about. I battle with the fact that I can't talk to him everyday any longer but I know he will be with me until my time has come. He lives on inside my heart as well as the hearts of the people who loved him. I miss you, Travis, and I love you. You were a great friend.
Cheryl Larsen
June 11, 2011
Jimmy~ Our entire family is thinking of you and yours...Sending out much Love & Prayers, to somehow help ease your knowingly overwhelming grief @ this time~ Words can't express...
Cheryl Phillips~Larsen
June 10, 2011
You will live in our hearts forever and when we look at the stars at night we will feel your light reigning down on us.
Mark
June 10, 2011
I worked with Travis and am both blown away and saddened by his passing. He was very entertaining and was always good for a laugh. Travis always helped with a smile and never seemed burdened. He and I had some pretty good talks about life
Catherine Sandy
June 9, 2011
Words cannot express how saddened I was to read of Travis's passing. Travis was a valued 7th grade language arts student of mine. I remember Travis's broad smile and vibrant personality. He sat up in front and was a true joy to have in class. In reflection, I recall how respectful and friendly Travis was outside class on campus. He and I would speak about classic bands and their hits.
My heart goes out to all of Travis's family and friends. We can all treasure the rich memories. Now he is with our heavenly father enjoying everlasting peace and happiness.
Michelle
June 9, 2011
Travis was a great person with a big heart. He was great at making people smile. Travis touched the hearts of so many people, mine included. He was a great friend and coworker to many. We all will miss him, i will miss him. Rest in Peace.
Wayne Paul
June 8, 2011
I had the privilege of coaching Travis in baseball and Football; six years of youth football and another two years in High School. Travis was a joy to coach he was a model player on and off the field. Travis the person and player is what I would ask out of any player I will forever coach. Jim and Tina thank you for allowing me the opportunity to coach such a great kid, Youngman….. You’re Coach
Marco Lopez
June 8, 2011
This is on my Cousins stone and when I read it comforts me ;Do not stand by my grave and weep , I am not there I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow . I am a diamond glint of snow . I am the sunlight on a ripened grain . I am a gentle Autumn rain .When you awake in the morning hush .I am the swift , uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight .I am the soft starshine at night . Do not stand by my grave and cry . I am not there ... I did not die .
I did not know Travis , My best friends do . Thats all I need to Know . He is loved and missed .God Bless Him and His Family .
Mr. and Mrs. Marco E, Lopez
Donna Griesmer
June 8, 2011
To Sam and your family,
My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. I will always remember Travis as a kind and caring young man. I enjoyed our talks over the years and keeping up with his life through Sam since he graduated. May you find comfort in knowing how much he was loved by all.
James Tibbett
June 8, 2011
I may have not known Travis for very long, but from the time that I had the pleasure of working with him he was always upbeat and a happy person to be around. It was a privalige to know him.
nancy whalen
June 8, 2011
My grandson Travis I miss you and love you. Love Grandma Jo
June 8, 2011
Rest In Peace
Joëll Edwards
June 8, 2011
The Edwards family loves Travis and will honor him by living each day to the fullest and loving big!
Jean Whalen
June 8, 2011
My Sweet nephew will be greatly missed. We love you all. Aunt Jeannie
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