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Sheila whalen
June 29, 2025
Dad, I think of you every day and night, I miss you so much. God I wish you were here. I have a picture of a buck standing in the trees behind the home in oakdale. I just know threw the spirits it was you and it would come back often and just stand there and stare I hold it in my heart always I just know it was you. Sounds crazy but I just know it was you.so I keep that picture on my wall. i love you to the moon and back to the last corner of the universe. Hugs and kisses as She
Linda
June 29, 2025
Today it´s been 14 years without you. Miss you so much!! Love you Dad!
Your daughter Linda
Lenore
June 29, 2025
Today, June 29th, your life was sadly taken from us. So unexpected and still tramatic 14 years later. Your presence is missed every day. We, your family and friends, together still share many of the good times we shared with you. Miss you every day. The years went by too fast and being married 53 years wasn't long enough. Until we are together again, Love Lenore
Ryan
June 27, 2025
Think about you all the time Pops.
Ry
Ed Wensel
June 26, 2025
Jack, you will aways be with us. Miss our Alaska trip.
Brother Ed
Lenore
June 29, 2023
You are the love of my life! I miss you every single day. Life is a struggle without you. I know we will be together again. Love, Lenore
Lenore
June 29, 2023
You are the love of my life, now and forever. I miss you everyday. I know someday we will be together again.
Ed Wensel
June 29, 2022
Jack, I wish we had more trips in Alaska for fly fishing! Perhaps someday we can do it again!
Lauren
June 28, 2022
Hey Poppy,
Gosh, 11 years huh? I think about you everyday! Well I got a my own place now! I live in the Sacramento area. What a change! I sure miss sitting on your lap watching a show together. Things have changed in the family. Nan, lex, mom, and I are as close as ever! You can´t have nanny yet! She´s still ticking as you´d say. I miss you everyday. I wish you could see the woman I´ve become. I can´t wait til I get to see you again and tell you all about my life. I´ve heard stories over the years about you. I am so shocked to hear about the fights and such. I think it´s so funny because with me and Lu you couldn´t say no. I can hear you laughing as I say that. I love you so much. Thanks for being the best grandpa and even more like a father.
See you when I see you,
Lauren
Lenore
June 29, 2021
10 YEARS! Ten lonely years without you. Think about you every day...boy do I miss your bear hugs. The pain will always be, but as you would want, life goes on and we are all trying our best every day to follow the good examples you portrayed in your life to us. You were so special in every way. Loved you then, love you now, and always will.
Until we meet again, Lenore
Lenore Whalen
October 27, 2020
Thinking of you on what would have been your 84th birthday. Miss you so much. Not a day goes by that me and the family are thinking of you. This especially is the time of the year you would be planning that hunting trip to the Ruby Mountains in Nevada. A lot has changed since you left. You would be so proud of your grandson Ryan. He started his own business and is doing very well. He tells me how much he misses you and that he still had a lot to learn from you. He is happily married to a beautiful gal, Erin, and together have 4 children between them. Lauren and Lexi have started life on their own. You would be very proud of what wonderful and beautiful girls they have become. Your other grandkids, growing up in Alabama are doing well. Wish I could see them more. Hannah Grace has a young son named Liam, that would make you a great-grandfather of 3 boys. Life is not the same without you. Loved you then, love you now, and always will. Lenore
She
October 13, 2020
Dad im really missing you.
Sheila whalen
July 31, 2020
Dad I miss you every second of every day. Think of you always. I love you so very much always. You will always be my Hero. Shebabe
Lauren Dickinson
June 28, 2020
Pops, as I sit here the night before your 9th anniversary of being gone, all I can think about is how much I miss you and how I wish you were here to help me through life. I wonder all the time if you hear me speaking to you. I miss our talks, watching how its made with you, your hands, the warmth of your hugs, etc. I love you beyond anything I could ever put into words and I feel so privileged to have had the time I did have with you. You werent just my grandfather... you were so much more to me and I will never go a day without missing you or thinking about you. You were by far my best friend. I know nan thinks about you all the time. She really misses you along with all of us. I hope your happy and resting peacefully, and until we meet again. Thank you for being my role model for my future husband.
Xoxo,
Lauren (your granddaughter)
Fishing on the Stanislaus River today, just below Strawberry, thinking about Jack. My best to the family. Steve Hart
Steve Hart
June 27, 2020
Fishing on the Stanislaus River today thinking about Jack. Many great trips here with Jack and Eric. My best to the family. Steve Hart
April 15, 2019
Hey Pop! It's been almost 8 years now and barely a day has gone by since I haven't thought about you or talked about a great memory I had spending time with you. My wife (Erin) of five years knows you well by now and hasn't met you yet...Someday. I always looked up to you and you will always be a true hero and life mentor to me. I've always tried my best to be like you and apply all the knowledge, wisdom, values and morals you taught me. You were always right about everything you said. Always trying to steer me in the right direction. You were the best grandfather a grandson could have. I owe all of my accomplishments to you. Sometimes I look up to the sky and say Hey Pop! How'd you like that job?. I know you're watching up there in your big shop next to the river equipped with all the tools and equipment a guy could ask for. I'm sure you have a big hunting trip tomorrow. I hope you get that big buck! I'll be thinking about you always and forever.
Your grandson, Ry
July 1, 2015
Jack, heading to our Alaska fishing place @ Grosvenor on Aug 12, 2015. I will thinking of you & the great time the four of us had on our trip.
Brother, Ed
Your Family
June 29, 2015
We miss you more than you'll ever know. You were taken from us way to soon. Life can't and isn't the same without you. You were the best husband, dad and pops! Your sense of humor, your sincerity, your wonderful laugh is always with us, and most of all the love you had for us unconditionally. No one can replace you and what you brought into our lives! We will "Love You Forever."
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June 5, 2013
Jack, I think about you almost daily, We had a lot of good times growing up. I will always remember our Alaska trip.
Brother Ed
June 4, 2013
thank God for all the beautiful memories, and bless all the souls who have found your love in their lives.
Louis Dentici
May 28, 2013
There is hardly a day that passes that I do not think of my good friend Jack. He was a great guy and like a brother I never had. I admired Jack for the love and respect he had for his wife Lenore. God bless you Jack and may we meet again.
Kathleen Whalen-DeLisio
May 27, 2013
Wish I could have known this great cousin of mine! I am Kathleen Whalen DeLisio from Ohio and my dad and Jack's dad were brothers. Jack was well loved I can see. We only knew each other as children when we visited in Pa. How great it will be someday to meet him in heaven with all our family! God bless you all. I was also surprised to see that his sisters Connie and Shirley have gone back to the Lord, also!
Louie/Margaret Dentici
July 3, 2012
As we go throujh life, we meet many people, but only a few who become great friends. Jack was truly a great friend and very much admired. He had many virtues and the one we most admired was his unconditional love for his wife; his love for his children and his sincere love for his grandchildren. Jack was one of a kind and we still can't accept the fact that he is no longer with us. If heaven has a football team, I am more than certain God has made him a first stringer. May you rest in peace and may God bless you and your entire family.
May 6, 2012
Hi Dad, Just wanted to let you know that we are all taking turns on your quad today and riding through the yard...I know you would be telling us to be careful and take it slow. It's weird, this house and property just isin't the same without you. I miss you SO much. I love you dad! Linda
Lauren Dickinson
February 19, 2012
Dear Poppy,I miss you so much. Everyday I wake up I think of what you use to say to me.I miss everything about you,especially your fingernails.You were my poppy and nobody can take your place.I miss you 'Deer'ly.
Love your granddaughter,
Lauren
p.s I hope you are resting peacefully.
Linda Dickinson
February 19, 2012
Dad...I miss you so much!!I think abut you everyday and wish I could have just talked to you one more time and told you I loved you one more time. I hope you knew how much I admired you and loved you with all my heart. You were truly one of a kind!! I love you dad.
Lenore
November 5, 2011
My Dearest Jack... If you only knew how I miss you. You were and still are the love of my life. No one could ever love me like you did. I only wish I knew how ill you really were. You were always so tough and never wanted us
to know. There is a large hole in my heart and life will never be the same without you. We all miss your wonderful laugh and warm hugs. Until we meet again my love, Lenore forever more.
Becky Hoover-Brown
July 12, 2011
To the entire Whalen Family,
My heart goes out to each and everyone of you at this time of sorrow. The memories I have of your Husband / Dad are that of a loving and caring man! the memories that each one of you hold will forever live on. As hard as it may seem smile and talk about him as he looks down on each and everyone that was in his wonderful life. May the good Lord hold all of you tight in his arms and may the memories of Jack Whalen forever live on in so many lives that were lucky enough to have known him. God Bless each and everyone of you during the days ahead.
July 11, 2011
Sheila, thank God for the time you both had to love each other. His smile, with the picture you have chosen, sends many more to be enjoyed when you think of your memories that will always be cherished. thank you for sharing and allowing others to think again on what we have had and what we have in life that really matters. God bless you and your family. with love and caring, your friend Carmen
Kim Probert
July 11, 2011
My heart goes out to your entire family during this time of sorrow, you will forever be in our hearts "Jack".
American Heart Association
July 8, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Michael Mendribil
July 6, 2011
I have so many wonderful memories of my Uncle Jack. It seems like only yesterday we went fishing up at Strawberry. I will always remember his kindness, strength and humor. I can hear his great laugh now. Aunt Lenore, Sheila, Eric and Linda...and the rest of the family, I'm thinking of you today. With love,
July 6, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Whalen family; Jack will be missed. Great neighbors with lots of great memories. Ray & Terry Cordeiro
July 6, 2011
Jack and Lenore are two of the nicest and most wonderful friends.
Today and everyday forward we will think of this wonderful man and SMILE..He was full of light and caring.
Lenore,Sheila,Linda,Eric ..lots of love
and good memories to share. Donna Craig
July 5, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Jack passing he was a great neighbor and friend I will always remember "old blue" that singled Jack was home. Love and thinking of all of you. Eric Casella
July 5, 2011
We have so many memories we will cherish as neighbors and friends and will miss Jack a lot. Love to the family.
The Casella's
July 5, 2011
Lenore, Sheila, Eric and Linda, Sincere condolences for the sudden loss of Jack. Jack taught me how to fish on the Stanislaus River in my younger days. I have great memories of Eric and I leaving in Jacks Dodge Powerwagon at 4 am, breakfast at the Europa Cafe in Sonora, then off to the river. He was a great outsdoorsman and taught me the love of the outdoors.
Steve Hart
Lakewood Funeral Home
July 4, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
July 4, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time! You have always been like family to me.He was a wonderful man, with a huge heart and a big warm welcoming smile. I will always remember the time we went to your cabin and I took a tumble down the hill in the 4 wheeler...
Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do to help, I truely wish that I could be there. Its been 6 years since my mom died and I still struggle. I love you all
Syndee Peterson
720*309-5041
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Mary Lou Wilson
July 4, 2011
Lenore, Sheila, Eric, Linda and your families, Words cannot express how sad we were to hear of Jack's passing. I know the hole that you feel in your hearts, it will heal, but it will take time and the love of family and friends. The memories are the greatest thing for healing. Keep him alive with stories of all the wonderful things you did together. We pray that the healing will come for all of you. With love and prayers. Gene and Mary Lou
July 4, 2011
I miss you so much dad!! I love you, Linda
Justin Probert
July 4, 2011
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the entire Whalen family. Jack was so kind and such a wonderful man. Love,
Bob and Bev. Probert
July 4, 2011
Lenore and family, we are in shock as are all your friends and family. Jack had such an infectious laugh and he never said anything bad about anyone, he was a genuinely nice guy. We will miss him terribly. Our love goes out to you Lenore, Shelia, Eric, Linda and your families.
American Heart Association
July 4, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Steve Richey
July 3, 2011
Lenore I am as shocked as everyone else in your family. I hope for a peace to fill your hearts although it will be difficult. I have always considered the Whalen family as family and especially loved being part of your and Jacks life. I so enjoyed talking construction with jack. He will be sorely missed. I pray for all of in this most difficult time.
July 3, 2011
Lenore and family
Cindy McNamara
July 3, 2011
Lenore and family
July 2, 2011
Lenore,
My heartfelt condolences go to you, your family and your loved ones. Jack must have had many friends and I can see how close you were to your husband of so many years. You were meant for each other. He was taken so young and so suddenly.
With endearment and in friendship,
Kathy Riley
Cindy Kanitz
July 2, 2011
My brother Jack always had the best laugh I have ever heard. I will miss him so much that I cant find the words to say. My heart goes out to all of our family. Love you Cindy
July 2, 2011
My heart weeps for the entire Whalen family. Jack was a great man and I remember him as being so sweet. Thinking of all of you! -
xo - Kristen Altbaum (Hoggatt)
July 2, 2011
July 02, 2011
What can I say! I wish we could have spent more time together over the last several years. We would say let's get together, but we seldom did. One trip we will never forget is the time we spent fishing in Alaska. Lenore, Jack, Ann & me (Ed). We had lots of laughs and good times. Even the "Bears" got close sometimes. I know you are now fishing & hunting when you want. I'll join you sometime in the future with my fishing pole.
Love, Ed
July 2, 2011
Linda & family i am so sorry to hear about your loss, may God's angels wrap around you and your family.. gaye steeley
Judi Fergason
July 2, 2011
What a lovely tribute for such a phenomenal man. I'm so proud to have had him as my uncle, and know how much he loved all of you with every fiber of his being. Nothing can ever take away all of our special memories of him; he is irreplaceable!
It gives me such comfort to think of the reunion that is taking place right now with my mom, Connie, and their parents.
My heart is with all of you - and we'll be with you on Wednesday, of course to celebrate his life.
Much Love-
Jeanne Powell
July 2, 2011
Lenore, Linda & family you are all in my thoughts & prayers!! Thinking of you lots and praying for you all!!
Much love, Jeanne
Xoxo
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