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Thomas Whittaker Obituary
Beloved husband of fifty years to the late Barbara; dear father of Tom Whittaker III, Kim Carl, Eric (Dena) Whittaker, Pat Whittaker, and Dan Whittaker; proud grandfather of Nick, Emily, and Olivia.
Tom graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit, Class of 1945. He proudly served his country in the Naval Reserve during World War II, aboard the U.S.S. Andromeda. Following the war, he attended and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Detroit, Class of 1951.
Tom wore many hats, working at the Dodge Truck Plant, Detroit Edison, Western Electric, Burroughs, and the US Army Tank-Automotive Command. After retiring in 1993, Tom and Barbara were "snow birds" in Central Florida during the winters until 2012.
Tom offered his services to many causes that he was passionate about including being a member of the Knights of Columbus, Right to Life, and a member of St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church, also acting as an usher, church festival committee, and president of the Mom and Dad's club.
In his spare time, he was a devoted sports fan, card player, bowler, golfer, travel, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
The family will greet friends from 3:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, November 3 at Edward Swanson and Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre, Madison Heights. Rosary service at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 9:30am, Saturday, November 4 at St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church, 2500 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren. In State from 9:00am until time of mass. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made in Tom's honor to the VFW Processing Center (PO Box 8958, Topeka, KS 66608) or Right to Life of Michigan (2340 Porter St., Grand Rapids, MI 49509)
Fond memories and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.EdwardSwansonandSonFuneralHome.com
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Joe
November 3, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. The first year without your loved one can be so hard to face, but the love of family and friends can carry you through. Please lean on God for comfort during this most difficult time because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7
Mark Mikula
November 3, 2017
Tom was one of the first Loyal Univ of Detroit Mercy Titan fans I met. We sat in the same row at Historic Calihan Hall for Titan Basketball Games for decades.
Tom was a Real Titan and had a very successful Engineering Career. Job Well Done.
May Tom Whittaker be Resting-in-Peace.
Mark Mikula.
Rochester Hills
Everett & Carolyn Evans
November 2, 2017
Brother Tom RIP in the arms of our Lord and Barbra.
Everett and Carolyn Evans
Pat Terlaak
November 1, 2017
It is with love and sympathy that I offer my sincere condolences to the entire Whittaker family, but especially to my son-in-law, Eric ..and Dena, Emily and Olivia. May your beloved Father, Father-In-Law, and Grandfather rest peacefully in the arms of the angels for eternity. His life was a blessing to so many ~
Rest in Peace and Love Tom ~
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