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Michael H. Whitman
1947 - 2005
Michael H. Whitman
1947 - 2005
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BORN
1947
DIED
2005
Michael Whitman Obituary
He was born on March 22, 1947 at Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of the late Ed Whitman and Rose Aupperle Whitman.
He graduated from high school in Clarion, Iowa and attended Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, Iowa. He was associated with the Red Owl Grocery chain for several years before owning two grocery stores. He moved to Hot Springs in 1978 and became an independant insurance broker.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Whitman of Hot Springs; two sons, Mike Whitman and Mark Whitman both of Hot Springs; one special grandson, Michael Whitman of Hot Springs; his brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Linda Whitman of Plymouth, Minnesota; three aunts, Bergel Whitman of Clarion, Iowa, Barbara Whitman of Lexington, Illinois, and Marjorie Gunderson of Houston, Texas; his mother-in-law, Joyce Griffith of Clarion, Iowa; his brother-in-law, Dan Griffith and his wife, Karen, of Iowa City, Iowa; sister-in-law, Jaynece Tekippe and her husband, Patrick, of Ft. Atkinson, Iowa, sister-in-law, Carol Chapman and her husband, Greg, of Clarion, Iowa; nieces, and nephews; great nieces and great nephews, and countless other relatives and friends who were blessed by his presence in their lives. He was much loved and will be deeply missed.
Funeral services will be at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, August 30, 2005 in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs with Pastor Donald Trent officating.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday evening.
Honorary pallbearers will be be the Medical Surgical staff at National Park Medical Center and Dr. Neeraj Bharany and his staff.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Guest regisrty is at www.davissmithfuneralhome.com
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TRACI ELWELL
August 30, 2005
HE WAS THE GREATEST ''UNCLE MIKE ''
THAT ANY ONE COULD ASK FOR..
HE WAS SUCH A KID AT HEART AND WANTED EVERYONE, ALL THE TIME TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST
I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH, UNCLE MIKE,
I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND WILL MISS YOU TERRIBLY
LOVE TRAC
Janice Wheeler
August 30, 2005
I new Mike Sr. only a short time,
but he has left a lasting impression. He was the nicest,
most caring insurance man I have
ever met. His sense of humor was
the best. He could always make us
laugh. We will miss him greatly. God bless your family.
Connie Sanders
August 30, 2005
It was such a pleasure to know Mike. He was a funny, sweet man that will be missed. Mikey, all of us at CMT are thinking of and praying for your family. We Love You.
Jennifer Allen
August 30, 2005
All of us at The Sentinel Record really enjoyed working with Mike over the years. He will certainally be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Jennifer Allen, Advertising Manager
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Marty, Kay & Ernie Basden
August 29, 2005
To all of the Whitman family we wish to express our sincere sadness for the loss to your family. Know we are thinking of you and will say prayers for your comfort.
Richard Turk
August 29, 2005
To the Michael Whitman family,
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I grew up with Mike's brother Ed and remember him well. Richard Turk
alice womack
August 29, 2005
What a joy to know you as a couple. Your laughter will forever be nestled in my heart. With love and prayers.
rich, janet, melanie, kathleen braley
August 28, 2005
Nancy and Family
We send our condolences, prayers and love. Mike has been very special to us for many years.
MICHELLE COGBURN
August 27, 2005
I had growed very close to Michael. He was a very sweet man and will be missed. I growed to love his sweet wife and children. Ill truly miss him but he is in Heaven with our father where he will never have no more pain. I know Nancy you will do fine. Just remember you will also have friends at NPMC Med/Surg. We love you all. May GOD BLESS YOU.
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