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Donald Whitaker Obituary
EDMUND, Okla. - Doctor Donald Whitaker, 75, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, August 10, 2007, in Oklahoma City, Okla. He died of natural causes.
He was born March 16, 1932, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Don graduated from Deer Creek High School, served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Shield during the Korean War and graduated from Kansas State Medical School. He practiced medicine in Crescent and Broken Bow, Okla., Longview and Dallas, Texas, California, and Jefferson, Texas. Dr. Whitaker was a pioneer in nutritional medicine and developed his own line of nutritional supplements. He was affiliated with Trinity Broadcasting, where he hosted "Calling Dr. Whitaker." He also ministered the Word of God all over the world for more than 30 years.
Don was preceded in death by his son, Eric Whitaker; uncle and aunt, Harry and Bessie Drake; and grandmother, Ellen Vanderford, who reared him.
He is survived by his son, Troy Lee Whitaker and wife, Annamaria of Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter, Cindy Owen and husband, Russell of Portland, Ore.; grandsons, Ethan and Connor Owen of Portland, Ore.; sister, Ila Jean Bunce of Piedmont, Okla.; and four nieces.
Services for Don will be 10 a.m. today, August 14, 2007, at Baggerley Funeral Home, with interment following in Kansas Cemetery of Piedmont, Okla.
A formal visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Monday evening, August 13, 2007, at Baggerley Funeral Home, Tenth and Broadway.
Don will be missed not only by family, but patients and many of faith throughout the world .
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Len Hanley
June 19, 2025
Thank you for your testimony. See you in Heaven.
Lauren Williamson
October 26, 2024
Dr. Whitaker helped me immensely, just with one office visit! I read a book he suggested: The Yeast Connection and it changed my life. And he suggested a diet plan too.
Randolph Salazar
March 12, 2024
I really miss dr whitaker. Does anybody know if someone is still continuing his line of supplements and where I could get them? God bless and thank you!
Sister Charlotte
April 17, 2018
Enjoyed Dr. Whitaker's TESTIMONY of redemption and his insight into the human body. Blessings to his family and loved ones! PRAYERS and love!
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Teresa Zink
September 10, 2007
I just heard today of Dr. Whittaker's passing. The world has lost a wonderful, caring person who will be greatly missed. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to help those who came to him with their problems, whether medical or spiritual.
May God bless his family and mnister peace to their hearts knowing that Doc is with his Lord and Savior now.
Beverly Shaw
September 6, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the family of Dr Whitaker. What an impressive, kind hearted man. He was an inspiration and help to so many.
Mamie Clayton
September 6, 2007
I just found out about Dr. Whitaker's homegoing. I was looking for him on the internet and saw the announcement. My deepest sympathy to Dr. Whitaker's family. He saved my life nearly 15 years ago in California. He will be greatly missed but we will see him one day soon. I wish I could find another doctor like him.
Carol Rose
August 27, 2007
I just learned of Dr. Whitaker's homegoing. What a wealth of knowledge this servant of God shared with countless numbers of us! We were blessed to hear and learn from his (God's) message of health and well-being. May God richly bless and comfort those who mourn this loss.
Debby Nabors
August 23, 2007
My sincerest sympathy to the family of Dr. Whitaker. He helped so many people with health issues. He had such a wonderful way of sharing his love for the Lord with others. Always willing to encourage and inspire us to be the best we could be for the Lord's service. The first time I met him I cried about my health and he said "little sister the Lord brought you to me" and he knew immediately what I needed to do. He prayed for me and encouraged me every step of the way. I loved him dearly!
Maxine Eberhart
August 22, 2007
My sympathy to the family of Dr. Whitaker. He was loved by all of us whom he cared for as our doctor. We loved his heart and his love for the Lord. We will all miss him.
Connie Douglass
August 22, 2007
I considered Doc a friend of mine in the years I worked at TBN and am saddened about his passing but rejoice that he is with the Lord!
Marye W. Humphries
August 22, 2007
I am so thankful for his witness, and for his help. Go with God, dear brother.
Jimm Jacobs
August 21, 2007
I wish to express my condolence to all of the Whitaker Family in the loss of Docter Don! Southeast Oklahoma lost a friend, and Heaven gained a giant of a man-a spiritual man. God bless you all!
Kathy Boulter
August 15, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about the death of Dr. Whitaker. I watched him for years on TBN, and thought he was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his son and family.
Sharon McKeever
August 14, 2007
May the good Lord bless all the family of Dr. Whitaker. He was a good man and will be greatly missed.
Bobbie (Whiteside) Lloyd
August 13, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sandi Sugden
August 13, 2007
Daddy Doc
You were always like a father to me. Believed me when I did not believe in myself. I am a better person today because of you. I will see you when I come home. I love you
James and Rebecca Beckett
August 13, 2007
You will be greatly missed Daddy Doc! You were such an important person in my life, I love you
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