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Walter Edmund Whipple Jr.

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Walter Whipple Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 29, 2012.

Walter Edmund Whipple, Jr., 71, of Silvis, IL died Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at his home. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2012 at First Baptist Church of East Moline. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of East Moline where he was a member. Walter was born on September 5, 1940 in Moline, IL the son of Walter and Mildred (Clemm) Whipple, Sr. He married Zana Reinhart Boyer in 1982 and she preceded him in death on May 22, 2002. He worked for Case IH, retiring in 1985. Walter very much enjoyed camping and fishing. Survivors include Children John (Nancy) Whipple Silvis, IL Debora (Fred) Graap Hewitt, TX Richard Whipple Moline, IL Sandy (James) Robinson East Moline, IL Tracy Carbis Rock Island, IL Daughter-in-law Heather Atwood Silvis, IL Special Friend Tina Hardy Sister Mary Krieder 33 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren And his extended family from Sterling, IL He was preceded in death by his son, "Boe". Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.

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March 2, 2012

Larry Clarke & Family + B.Sangster posted to the memorial.

March 1, 2012

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March 1, 2012

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Larry Clarke & Family + B.Sangster

March 2, 2012

◦Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss of your Father, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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Shannon Miller

March 1, 2012

Dad and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of a great man we had in grandpa. He will be dearly missed. But he is in a better place where there is no pain and suffering. Always believe he is watching over you!

Mindy Keeney

March 1, 2012

Sandy, Jamie and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your dad, grandpa, and friend. I love you all so much! May God comfort you and hold you during this difficult time. Hold on to your memories that will last you a lifetime. Remember, there is no more suffering in heaven. If there is anything myself, or our family can do, please let us know! We will be praying for you!

Love,
Mindy

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