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ARTHUR WILLIAM WHISKIN
1919 - 2011
ARTHUR WILLIAM WHISKIN
1919 - 2011
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1919
DIED
2011
ARTHUR WHISKIN Obituary
1919 - 2011
Whiskin, Arthur William, passed away on December 26th, 2011 at the age of 92 years in Vernon, BC.
Arthur served in the R.C.A.F. from January 1941 until May 1975, retiring in Abbotsford, BC where he worked for the Matsqui Penitentiary until June of 1983, moving to Kelowna, BC in November 1990. In July of 1997 he moved to Vernon, BC.
Arthur is survived by his loving wife, Gerry, of 62 years; daughter, Marleen (Grant) Kalin; son, Douglas (Marie) Whiskin; two grandchildren, Chad (Laeken) Whiskin, and Krystal (Andrew) Janzen; three great grandchildren and many cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and twin brother, Bob.
In respecting Arthur's wishes, he was cremated and a formal service will not be held.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to do so may send a donation in memory of Art to a charity of their choice.
Special thanks to the staff at Noric House for the care, love and support they showed to Art and his family.
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