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BROOKE WHITNEY Obituary

BROOKE N. WHITNEY, 24, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. Born on May 19, 1992 in Peru, Ind., she was a daughter of Bob and Kim (Foust) Whitney, who survive. She worked as a Pediatric Intensive Care nurse at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She started working there as a PCA while a student at IPFW. She was a member of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau. She loved the beach and always looked forward to the yearly family reunion in Florida. She played basketball and softball at Homestead High School and also played for the Aboite Softball League for 12 years. She could often be heard rooting for her favorite teams: the Colts, IU or Duke Men's basketball, or the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball. Surviving family members other than her parents include siblings, Timber and Robert A. Whitney; aunt, Peggy (Calvin) Lindell; uncle, Ron (Lenny) Whitney; aunt, Rosemarie (Steve) Raby; and several cousins. She was preceded in passing by her grandparents, Ronald and Elizabeth Whitney, Terry Foust and Sharon Watson; and aunts, Lori Armstrong, and Tammy Read. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 6750 Covington Rd., Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the Riley Hospital for Children. Condolences may be left online at greenlawnmpfh.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 3, 2016.

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Cynthia Aguilar

October 6, 2016

Fly high angel

Billy and Linda Moore

October 5, 2016

Kim, Bob, and family, my heart is so very sad and heavy for you. It is my hope and prayer that God will comfort you and give you strength.In the book of John, the Lord tells us, that He has gone to prepare a place for Us, in His house. How beautiful is that? That is where you precious daughter is now. She is being held by him, forever safe. I hope this can give you some comfort. Love to you.

June Collier

October 5, 2016

Kim & Bob,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Blessings,
June Collier

Kaylyn Harrell

October 5, 2016

Brooke was always such a fun teammate and friend. I always happened to run into her in the most random places and she was always bubbly and loving life. She was a fighter and a inspiration to many, she will definitely be missed! Praying for Gods comfort for your family and friends during this rough time!

Bob Stewart

October 5, 2016

To Kim and your family, I was saddened to learn of your family's loss. In difficult times it can become hard to express words of comfort. Bless your family in this trying time. As you go forward I know that you will remember all of the good times you were able to share with Brooke.

Ashley Reddin

October 4, 2016

Bob and Kim and family,
We are all in shock and broken-hearted by losing Brooke. She is so loved! The huge number of people coming to see her shows only a fraction of the lives she has touched. I have no doubt that she is in heaven, still looking after the children we've lost here on Earth. I will continue to pray for you and I hope you can find some comfort in the joy she continues to spread.

Rachael Parker

October 4, 2016

Brooke was a bright light during dark times as my daughter underwent her cancer treatments. In the many, many times we had the pleasure of seeing Brooke at Lutheran I honestly can't remember a single time she wasn't smiling. ALWAYS a bright, smiling, beautiful face and that makes a bigger impact than i can ever express to you. I'm sure you are so very proud.

To Brookes family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. It breaks my heart knowing what you are feeling, as I have been feeling the sorrow for more than 2 years now. I like to think that my Hannah and her old friend, Brooke, are hanging out and being goofy together.

Peace and love,
Hannahs Mom

October 4, 2016

Bob and Kim, I feel so bad for you two, but hope that Brook is out of pain and sitting on a beach in the sky. She was such a joy to be around, and will be missed here on the beach. Bless your family during this time.

Peg and John McAllister

October 4, 2016

I am so very, very sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter.

Janet Beebe

October 4, 2016

My thought and prayers to you family Janet Beebe

Jeff and Janice skiler Rockey

October 4, 2016

sending thoughts and prayers for all of the family!

The Light In Our Storm

Veronica Cuevas

October 4, 2016

This sweet girl was such a beauty in the midst of our Storm, her presence and her comfort was the face of God. She helped take care of my nephew Aiden after a traumatic brain injury in July of 2015. This is Whitney beside Aiden wearing a Prayer Warriors for Aiden shirt in this picture. She spoke to Aiden as he fought for his life, she spoke to him as if he were talking back, she would ask us questions about him and after her shift, she would sit in the waiting room with us and asked us to tell her stories of him, the things he loved to do, his habitsgood and bad, his favorite things and the pictures...she loved the pictures and the stories behind them. She was touched by the encouraging cards, our support from our community, his visitors, our friends and our dedication as a family to holding vigil at his bedside, she would walk in as we were praying and join us, grabbing a hand. She swore she knew he was going to make it and she coudn't wait to hear about Aiden's recovery, God's work and the miracle of him pushing through. She had so much faith that she would hear his story that she asked Vicki to keep her up on Facebook when he was transferrred to Cincinnati and she continued to cheer him on from afar. Sadly, God decided to take this angel home. It's hard to make sense of him taking such a bright light in this World, all I could come up with is he needed someone up there to take care of the little ones. Your light will never be forgotten Brooke Whitney. Your light was like a lighthouse when it felt like we had been abandoned in a sea of sorrow, fear and uncertainty. God used Whitney to be his face in our storm.this I know with absolute certainty. My heart and prayers are with you, your family and all of those who had the pleasure to know you, meet you and love you.

Melody Lindell

October 4, 2016

Brooke I know that you are now never going to be sick or in pain again but you will be missed by so many who love you.
My deepest sympathies are with your family right now and I will continue praying for them.

Brad Gibson

October 4, 2016

Dear Bob and Kim,
It is with a sense of profound sadness that I offer my condolences for the loss of your daughter. I am praying for you and am trusting that you will be comforted daily by the love and peace of God.

Ami Lesley

October 4, 2016

Resting in Jesus
Brooke help take care of my precious 7 week old granddaughter, Nova Halo Annette. Rest in peace Brooke and Nova. Prayer to Brookes family and friends. May you find comfort in that she showed us love and compassion during our time of grief.

Nate, Denise and Jonathan Macy

October 4, 2016

Our deepest sympathies, prayers for the family.

Charlene Kaufman

October 4, 2016

Bob and Kim and Whitney Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Words cant even explain my sorry for you all...you have my heartfelt condolences.

October 4, 2016

our thoughts are with you,
shawn and casey alger

Trish Harlan

October 4, 2016

Timber and Robert am so very sorry for your loss

Joni Westerberg

October 4, 2016

My deepest condolences! Brooke was a very special person and I feel very blessed to haven gotten a chance to know her. When she helped take care of my son I will never forget that comforting smile. May she rest in Gods arms now and smile down on all of us. Kim praying for you and your whole family with all my love

Maureen Cordes

October 4, 2016

Kim and family, I am so sorry. Sending prayers and hugs.

Stephanie

October 4, 2016

Beautiful soul, Rest peacefully.

Chantal Smit

October 3, 2016

Chantal Smit God bless you RIP darling angel

Kay McAllister

October 3, 2016

My prayers are with you Kim Robert and TIMBER.

Lucy Collins-Briley

October 3, 2016

Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I did not know Brooke, but I believe all nurses are Angels, may she Rest In Heaven.

nancy howell

October 3, 2016

Dear Bob and Kim-I am so sorry to hear Brook lost her long battle. I love that little girl so much. She is so special to me. My heart is breaking for you. I wish I could be there to comfort you. I will see you when I get back in November. Love you Kim. We now have a special bond that no mother should have! I miss my girl every day. Rest in heaven sweet Brooke! !

Teresa F

October 3, 2016

Dear Kim and Bob and family.

I didn't know Your Daughter but my heart goes out to all of You and Pray that God's Love Blesses You all with comfort at this time. Teresa from the Meijer Deli

Shelia Carswell

October 3, 2016

To The Whitney Family: Such a Beautiful vibrant young woman, and No I did not have the pleasure of knowing her, but looking at her obituary and seeing the light in her eyes and Her Beautiful smile, I felt compaled to at least reach out to her family......Brooke has done her work here and GOD has said: "Well Done My Child, Now Come Into My Heavenly Garden That Ye May Rest, and Have Everlasting Life, Peace, No Worries, Nothing But Eternal Happiness" You see (Whitney Family) He Only Takes The Best To Add Love and Beauty To His Heavenly Garden and Brooke is Certainly A Beautiful Woman!! Yes you all will Miss Her, but please Hold On To GOD'S Unchanging Hand, Because He Will Get You All Through This......You will NEVER Forget Her, nor Stop Missing Brooke, BUT as time goes by you will ACCEPT, that She Is Your Guardian Angel, and That GOD Knew and Loved Her BEST. May GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND MAY HE GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGTH
TO HOLD ON, THE COURAGE TO CRY AND GRIEVE AS YOU MUST DO, AND THE WISDOM TO ACCEPT HIS WILL....Shelia Carswell (Someone That Was Lead To Reach
Out To You All)

Timber Whitney

October 3, 2016

Brooke I hope ur dancing in the sky...I hope the angels know what they have. Ur a beautiful soul always have been u have touched so many lives. Life will never be the same. I love you so much...watch over all of us from Heaven beautiful Angel.

Journey Masters

October 3, 2016

Brooke was one of the first people who ever made an impact in my life. She and I were campers together way back when at YMCA Day Camp. Her laugh was contagious and her smile was even better. Although we weren't very close growing older, I always enjoyed talking to her when I did see her. Praying for your loved ones, Brooke. Thanks for making this world a better place by being in it.

vicki klinger

October 3, 2016

I am so very sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for your family and friends.

October 3, 2016

i am so sorry for your loss. my heart breaks for you. lynne yoder

Rose & Steve Raby

October 3, 2016

Bob Kim I am so sorry for your loss Brooke was a very special young lady to all of us we don't always understand why god takes are kids first he must have big plans for Brooke up there probably to help take care of his children she will truly be missed .

Sarah Sacksteder

October 3, 2016

Words can not express the sadness I feel at the loss of Brooke. I can only offer my deepest sympathy to the rest of the family and will be praying that we all find peace in knowing she will suffer no longer!
Great Aunt, Sarah (Sally) Sacksteder

Dawn and Chase Sweet

October 3, 2016

Bob & Kim,
I remember meeting Brooke years ago as a very intelligent, always smiling, very beautiful little girl. I was blessed to see her occasionally through the years grow into this gorgeous and ambitious woman. I am deeply sorry that this world has lost Brooke. My condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you and Brooke's family and friends.

Christina Dougal

October 3, 2016

Sorry for your loss prayers with all of you RIP Brooke

Lisa Harker

October 3, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap you in his loving arms and give you peace.

Christy Overholser

October 3, 2016

Dear Bob and Kim,

My heart is very heavy hearing the news of your beautiful daughter that ive heard such great things about.. I just want to say that im so very sorry and no one should have to experience this kind of pain. She is a very special young woman to have had such a big circle of loving family and friends and I will continue to send prayers and my deep condolences your way. Im so very sorry.

Alisa Gearhart

October 3, 2016

Prayers to you all
No words

Suzy Dresser

October 3, 2016

Bob and Kim. My sincere sympathies and prayers go out to you. I have few words to express my sympathy but please know you and your family are in my thoughts.

Judy Wright

October 3, 2016

Kim, I was so sorry to learn of the loss of your daughter. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers as you go through this painful, painful time.

Amy Keirn

October 3, 2016

Bob and Kim, We are sending our love and prayers. May you find strength in knowing that God does have a plan. Brooke's light will forever shine in the heart of everyone who has ever known her, as well as in those she cared for. Love, Rodney and Amy Keirn

Kendra Payton

October 3, 2016

Kim,

I was completely shocked to learn of Brooke's unexpected passing. My deepest sympathy to you and Bob. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Dawn Johns-Kaminski

October 3, 2016

Kim & Bob,
Brooke will forever be in our hearts and you will forever be in our prayers. She was a beautiful soul. We loved her so very much and were so very fortunate to have her in our lives.

Cynthia Aguilar

October 3, 2016

Dear Bob and Kim, My condulance for your family. Im very sorry for your loss, its hard loosing a child, no parent should have to bury a child. I lost my son 4 yrs ago and it was the hardest ever. But just know she is with you always in spirit and in your hearts. My deepest sympathys. Go out to your family. And your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you all through this tough time.. Lots of love......Cindy Aguilar

Brookie

Candy Maneille

October 3, 2016

I am Brooke's grand Aunt Candy and I, along with all the rest of the family and friends of Brooke will miss her more than words can express. I pray that God will watch over us and help to heal us from this tragic loss of our loved one.

Steve and Sheila McFarland

October 3, 2016

Dear Bob and Kim,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. May God be your refuge and strength and surround you with His love and comfort at this extremely difficult time. We are praying for your family and will continue to do so in the coming months.

October 3, 2016

Bob & Kim,
My heart aches for you. Brooke was able to bring light into any room she walked into with her beautiful smile, positive out look and genuine compassion. She was a joy to be around, an excellent team player and I am sure a great nurse as well.
There are no great words that I can offer to ease your deep grief-Please know You are loved and in my thoughts & prayers.
Sheila Schipper

Michele Hakey

October 3, 2016

Kim and a Bob,I'm not sure I can put into words how very sorry I am and how my heart aches for you and your family.I do know this that you all have one special and beautiful angel watching over you and she will never leave your side.May God comfort and wrap his loving arms around each and every one of you.

Brian & Judy Reeve

October 3, 2016

Bob & Kim, Our deepest heartfelt sympathy go out to you. We will continue to keep you & your family in our prayers as you go thru this journey of loss,grief.

Tim & Kathleen Gerhart

October 3, 2016

Kim and Bob,

We were shocked and saddened by your unexpected loss. You have our deepest sympathy at this very sad time. Brooke was a fine daughter, friend and nurse. She will be missed.

Our hearts go out to you,

Karan Clark

October 3, 2016

To the family and friends of Brooke Whitney, I extend my deepest sympathy. I didn't know her. However, my heart goes out to you all. May you feel the comfort of the Lord at this difficult time.

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