Violet B. Whittaker

WHITTAKER Violet B. Whittaker, 101, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010. She was born on June 28, 1908 in Troy, Idaho to Mr. Ole Bohman and Mrs. Hilda Gustafson Bohman. Violet received her bachelor degree from the University of Idaho in 1931. She majored in Home Economics, today it's recognized as Family and Consumer Sciences. With her years of dedication, and contributions to the University of Idaho, Mrs. Whittaker was invited to return to the University Of Idaho Campus at the age of 98. The University of Idaho introduced to her the remodeling of the Foods and Nutrition Lab of the Margaret Ritchie School of Family & Consumer Science. Along with her contributions to the campus, the Troy Community Library was named after her parents, Ole and Hilda Bohman. She was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, a member of the YWCA and president for two years. She was given the Tribute to the Heart Achievement Award in 1993, A volunteer for Meals on Wheels, a former board member of the Jacksonville University Library, and a member of the Timuquana Country Club. She was a long time member of the Riverside Presbyterian Church and was a very active volunteer with the church programs. Violet was preceded in death by her husband, C.G. "Chet" Whittaker and is survived by her son, Sam Whittaker (Angela) of Palm Beach, FL.; her daughter, Ruth Lynn Phillips (John) of Davidson, North Carolina; her 4 grandchildren, Lindsay Bohman Whittaker, and Ashley Phillips Whittaker, Marshall Edwin Phillips (Holly) and Charles Sloan Phillips (Elizabeth); 8 great-grandchildren, and her special care givers, Pam, Nelva, Jamie, Karen and many others throughout the years. The Rev. Dr. Stephen Goyer will officiate at the Memorial Service to Celebrate Violet's Life, which will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., Riverside Presbyterian Church, 849 Park St., Jacksonville, FL. In lieu of flowers you may send memorials to Riverside Presbyterian Church or to your local Community Connections (YWCA). Funeral arrangements are under the care of Hardage-Giddens Edgewood Funeral Home, 729 S. Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205. Condolences may be offered at www.hardage-giddensedgewood.com . Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com