Brook Jaycee Stevens-Shrader
November 10, 1934 – February 16, 2015
Brook Jaycee Stevens-Shrader passed away at the age of 18 on February 14th. Loved by many and survived by her mom Jayanna, father Lee, Grandmother Judy, Aunt Ning and Uncle John.
<h3>Harriette Wheeler</h3>
Harriette Wheeler, 82, of Kings Point, Sun City Center, entered into eternal rest February 16, 2015, and into the arms of her beloved Joe, who preceded her in death. He loved her dearly — she missed him so much.
She loved deeply, never met a stranger and never forgot a birthday. She enjoyed her tap dancing and her tap “girls,” — she was so proud of them.
Quick to smile, quick to laugh and accepting of all, she will be deeply missed by family and friends.
She is survived by her loving daughters Debra Suni Heaton and Sandra Wiegele-Jones; granddaughters Sahara Wiegele and Sierra Wiegele; great-grandchildren Darien Wiegele and Mya Culver; her beloved sister Phyllis (Dave) Wandel; niece Kristen Hicks and numerous cousins.
A celebration of her life is being planned for the near future and will take place in Kings Point.
Donations may be made in Harriette’s name to LifePath Hospice, 3725 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin FL 33573; or to Sun City Center Emergency Squad, 720 Ray Watson Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
<h3><a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/02/Lula-White.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9183" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/02/Lula-White-150x150.jpg" alt="Lula-White" width="150" height="150" /></a>Lula ‘Sue’ White</h3>
Lula “Sue” White, 87, of Ruskin, passed away February 16, 2015 at Tampa General Hospital.
She was preceded in death by husband Dock White (in 2001); daughter Deborah Maxey (in 2003); and her companion of 10 years, Raymond Rodriquez (in 2015).
She is survived by her loving family: son Buddy White (Tina); daughter Pam Curtis; granddaughter Kim McCubbin (Jerry); grandson Matthew White; great-grandchildren Garrett and Breanne McCubbin; siblings, extended family and many friends.
A celebration of life was held on February 21, 2015 at Ruskin United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sue’s beloved church, Ruskin United Methodist Church.
<h3><a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/02/Ed-Whitney-photo.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9184" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/02/Ed-Whitney-photo-150x150.jpg" alt="Ed-Whitney-photo" width="150" height="150" /></a>Lt. Col. Edgar Ray Whitney</h3>
Lt. Col. Edgar (Ed) Ray Whitney, Ret., passed away peacefully at home, 6443 Lake Sunrise Drive, Apollo Beach, on February 13, 2015.
Ed was 80 years old, born on November 10, 1934, in Breckenridge, Mich., and his parents were Edith and Orin Whitney.
He married Mary M. Tepass on June 18, 1983, in Oscoda, Mich.
Ed graduated from Breckenridge High School; he was also a graduate of Michigan Tech with a degree in Engineering.
<a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/02/flag-in-color1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9185" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/02/flag-in-color1-150x150.jpg" alt="flag-in-color" width="150" height="150" /></a>He entered the U.S. Air Force and served 21 years. While serving our country he received the Vietnam Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Expeditionary Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, Navy Merit Unit Commendation Ribbon and Vietnam Gallantry Cross. He was a Pilot of many Air Force aircraft and, prior to his retirement, he was a Deputy Base Commander at Wurtsmith A.F. Base in Oscoda, and continued teaching Math for Alpena Community College.
He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 274, Voiture #669, VFW Post 3735, and also a member of Moose #1566, D.A.V., Pedro Rescue Helicopter Association, Heritage Foundation, U.S.O., MOAA and Eagles #4237. He was very generous with many charitable organizations, especially the Wounded Warrior Project and the American Red Cross.
He enjoyed golf, fishing, snowmobiling (from Michigan to Alaska), hunting, traveling, playing cards (especially bridge) and most recently sailing with his wife, Mary, making several trips from Michigan to the Bahamas on their 41-foot Morgan sailboat, <i>The West Wind.</i>
His wonderful sense of humor with jokes, limericks and his incredible zest and love for life will live on with all of us eternally.
Survived and loved by his devoted wife Mary; sons Edgar Jr. and Steven (Barbara) Whitney; daughter Dana Zzyym; stepchildren David, Donald (Cindy), Diane, Jon (Donna) Krekorian, Diane (Dan) Coldren and Robert Tepass;, grandchildren Sean (Catia) and Vanessa Whitney, Emily (Shane) Teater, Matthew (Brennan), Evan, Lucas and Ryan Krekorian; great-grandchildren Syncere Gonzales, Evelyn and Eleanor Teater; and Emma, his beloved Westie Service Dog.
Also, he is survived by sisters-in-law Beverly Whitney, Joan Koenig, Lois Bailey, Sharron Meddaugh, Ruthann Kettlewell, Cheryle Sanderson and Janet Sanderson; brothers-in-law Russ Peters, Larry Curtin, Leroy Sanderson, Jim Ketttlewell, Bruce Soule, Bill Moore, Tom Wilson, Ray Meddaugh and David Sanderson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and hundreds of friends from around the world.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son David; sisters Helen, Lee, Bea and Carole; brothers Frank, and Dale Whitney; as well as brothers-in-law Junior Sanderson, George Sanderson, Harold Redman and Tom Thompson; and sisters-in-law Shirley Sensabaugh, Edith Wilson and Sandy Moore.
The U.S. Air Force Military Honorary Memorial Ceremony will take place on Friday, March 6, 2015, at 12:45 p.m. at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33708, followed by a celebration of his life at the Whitney Residence in Apollo Beach.
A Michigan Memorial Service by Pastor Lee will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Countryside United Brethren Church, 4762 S. 11 Mile Road, Breckenridge, MI, with a procession to Ridgelawn Cemetery in Breckenridge, followed by a celebration of his life and luncheon at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the <a href="http://www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org" target="_blank">Wounded Warrior Project</a> in Edgar R. Whitney’s name.
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<h3>Harriette Wheeler</h3>
Harriette Wheeler, 82, of Kings Point, Sun City Center, entered into eternal rest February 16, 2015, and into the arms of her beloved Joe, who preceded her in death. He loved her dearly — she missed him so much.
She loved deeply, never met a stranger and never forgot a birthday. She enjoyed her tap dancing and her tap “girls,” — she was so proud of them.
Quick to smile, quick to laugh and accepting of all, she will be deeply missed by family and friends.
She is survived by her loving daughters Debra Suni Heaton and Sandra Wiegele-Jones; granddaughters Sahara Wiegele and Sierra Wiegele; great-grandchildren Darien Wiegele and Mya Culver; her beloved sister Phyllis (Dave) Wandel; niece Kristen Hicks and numerous cousins.
A celebration of her life is being planned for the near future and will take place in Kings Point.
Donations may be made in Harriette’s name to LifePath Hospice, 3725 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin FL 33573; or to Sun City Center Emergency Squad, 720 Ray Watson Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
<h3><a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/02/Lula-White.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9183" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/02/Lula-White-150x150.jpg" alt="Lula-White" width="150" height="150" /></a>Lula ‘Sue’ White</h3>
Lula “Sue” White, 87, of Ruskin, passed away February 16, 2015 at Tampa General Hospital.
She was preceded in death by husband Dock White (in 2001); daughter Deborah Maxey (in 2003); and her companion of 10 years, Raymond Rodriquez (in 2015).
She is survived by her loving family: son Buddy White (Tina); daughter Pam Curtis; granddaughter Kim McCubbin (Jerry); grandson Matthew White; great-grandchildren Garrett and Breanne McCubbin; siblings, extended family and many friends.
A celebration of life was held on February 21, 2015 at Ruskin United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sue’s beloved church, Ruskin United Methodist Church.
<h3><a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/02/Ed-Whitney-photo.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9184" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/02/Ed-Whitney-photo-150x150.jpg" alt="Ed-Whitney-photo" width="150" height="150" /></a>Lt. Col. Edgar Ray Whitney</h3>
Lt. Col. Edgar (Ed) Ray Whitney, Ret., passed away peacefully at home, 6443 Lake Sunrise Drive, Apollo Beach, on February 13, 2015.
Ed was 80 years old, born on November 10, 1934, in Breckenridge, Mich., and his parents were Edith and Orin Whitney.
He married Mary M. Tepass on June 18, 1983, in Oscoda, Mich.
Ed graduated from Breckenridge High School; he was also a graduate of Michigan Tech with a degree in Engineering.
<a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/02/flag-in-color1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9185" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/02/flag-in-color1-150x150.jpg" alt="flag-in-color" width="150" height="150" /></a>He entered the U.S. Air Force and served 21 years. While serving our country he received the Vietnam Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Expeditionary Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, Navy Merit Unit Commendation Ribbon and Vietnam Gallantry Cross. He was a Pilot of many Air Force aircraft and, prior to his retirement, he was a Deputy Base Commander at Wurtsmith A.F. Base in Oscoda, and continued teaching Math for Alpena Community College.
He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 274, Voiture #669, VFW Post 3735, and also a member of Moose #1566, D.A.V., Pedro Rescue Helicopter Association, Heritage Foundation, U.S.O., MOAA and Eagles #4237. He was very generous with many charitable organizations, especially the Wounded Warrior Project and the American Red Cross.
He enjoyed golf, fishing, snowmobiling (from Michigan to Alaska), hunting, traveling, playing cards (especially bridge) and most recently sailing with his wife, Mary, making several trips from Michigan to the Bahamas on their 41-foot Morgan sailboat, <i>The West Wind.</i>
His wonderful sense of humor with jokes, limericks and his incredible zest and love for life will live on with all of us eternally.
Survived and loved by his devoted wife Mary; sons Edgar Jr. and Steven (Barbara) Whitney; daughter Dana Zzyym; stepchildren David, Donald (Cindy), Diane, Jon (Donna) Krekorian, Diane (Dan) Coldren and Robert Tepass;, grandchildren Sean (Catia) and Vanessa Whitney, Emily (Shane) Teater, Matthew (Brennan), Evan, Lucas and Ryan Krekorian; great-grandchildren Syncere Gonzales, Evelyn and Eleanor Teater; and Emma, his beloved Westie Service Dog.
Also, he is survived by sisters-in-law Beverly Whitney, Joan Koenig, Lois Bailey, Sharron Meddaugh, Ruthann Kettlewell, Cheryle Sanderson and Janet Sanderson; brothers-in-law Russ Peters, Larry Curtin, Leroy Sanderson, Jim Ketttlewell, Bruce Soule, Bill Moore, Tom Wilson, Ray Meddaugh and David Sanderson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and hundreds of friends from around the world.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son David; sisters Helen, Lee, Bea and Carole; brothers Frank, and Dale Whitney; as well as brothers-in-law Junior Sanderson, George Sanderson, Harold Redman and Tom Thompson; and sisters-in-law Shirley Sensabaugh, Edith Wilson and Sandy Moore.
The U.S. Air Force Military Honorary Memorial Ceremony will take place on Friday, March 6, 2015, at 12:45 p.m. at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33708, followed by a celebration of his life at the Whitney Residence in Apollo Beach.
A Michigan Memorial Service by Pastor Lee will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Countryside United Brethren Church, 4762 S. 11 Mile Road, Breckenridge, MI, with a procession to Ridgelawn Cemetery in Breckenridge, followed by a celebration of his life and luncheon at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the <a href="http://www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org" target="_blank">Wounded Warrior Project</a> in Edgar R. Whitney’s name.
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