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William Whitenack Obituary
He was born Jan. 24, 1927, to Raymond Hazelton Whitenack and Verda Alice Whitenack in Philadelphia, Penn.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joy; one sister, Grace Hayden of Kansas City; and devoted nieces and nephews.
Bill graduated from Olathe, Kansas High School in 1945. He served two years in the U.S. Army. He married Joy Robinett in 1949. He graduated from Kansas State University and taught vocational agriculture for five years in Louisburg, Kan. He was accepted into veterinary school and graduated in 1963 from Kansas State University. He practiced in Grand Island, Neb., for 25 years. He loved both large and small animals and his clients loved him. Health problems forced him to retire and in 1988 he and Joy moved to Conway.
Bill enjoyed traveling and was an active member of the Council for International Visitors. He was a lifelong Presbyterian, a 50 year member of Peace Masonic Lodge in Kansas. He was an honor roll member of The American Veterinary Association, served on the Nebraska Veterinary Association Board of Directors and was a member of many other organizations in Nebraska.
Bill has been an active bass fiddle player in Conway, and enjoyed entertaining the residents at area nursing homes as a member of the Lollie Bottom Blue Grass Boys. He was currently treasurer of the Arkansas Fiddler's Association.
Bill's body has been donated to scientific research.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
A memorial is planned for some time in the future.
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Memories and Condolences
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July 28, 2011
Joy, I'm having a hard time accepting Bill's passing and I am sure this has left a great void for you. Bill had a big influence on my career and it is difficult to see old partners called home-we'll miss him. Bill Carson
Linda Courtney
July 25, 2011
Joy, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you thinking of what you must be going through losing the love of your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and our love and support will always be here for you.
Jan Lewis
July 23, 2011
Joy, you must be missing Bill terribly right now and will for some time. I am sorry he has passed on to our next world. Anyway, greetings to you and God Bless.
Arlene McDonald
July 23, 2011
Joy, my thoughts and prayers are with you, may your strength guide you through. I know he and his brothers and sister are enjoying a reunion in heaven. God Bless.
Dan Whitenack
July 23, 2011
I'm praying for you Aunt Joy and hoping that Uncle Bill is enjoying himself up in heaven. Let us know what we can do to help you in this transition. I plan on visiting you in a couple of months, once things settle down. May God bless you.
Melinda Reynolds
July 22, 2011
Joy, I'm so sorry about your loss. I didn't know your husband, but your are a very sweet lady that I enjoyed being around. May God Bless you and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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