Helen Whittaker

Helen L. Whittaker, age 86 of LaRue, died at Kingston Residence, Marion on Tuesday March 15, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. She was born on May 10, 1924 in Marion to Clyde D. Williams and Carolbelle (Clark) Williams. They both preceded her in death. She married Walter W. Whittaker on July 4, 1947 in Ashland, KY; he preceded her in death on Mar. 7, 2004. Mrs. Whittaker has a daughter Kathy E. Whittaker, Marion, two sons William W. (Cheryl) Whittaker, Toledo, Donald W. Whittaker, Marion, twin granddaughters Brooke & Meredith both of Columbus, brothers, Robert of Kenton, Ralph of Tiffin, Ronald of Marion, Raymond of Kenton. She is preceded in death by brothers Clark Williams, Russell Williams and sisters Mabel Williams and Ava Elsasser. She graduated from Kenton High School 1941. She worked for North Electric as a secretary for several years and assisted her husband on the family farm. Mrs. Whittaker worked for 4 years at the selective service board in Hardin Co. She became the presiding judge for Grand Twp., Marion Co. election precinct for 15 years. Mrs. Whittaker did volunteer work and was a former trustee of Angeline School Bd. She also served as President of the Parents Assoc. of Angeline School. In 1979 she was awarded Mother of the Year in recognition of Distinguished Service to the Developmental Disabilities Program of Wyandot Co. Mrs. Whittaker was a member of the Marseilles United Methodist church and a member of the Mary Circle Women of the church and served as president for many years. She also served on the worship committee and helped with many luncheons. Mrs. Whittaker was a former member of the Deborah Rebekah Lodge #412. She received the declaration of chivalry on Oct. 27, 1973. This is the highest honor given to a Rebekah by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F., Springfield, OH. She also was a former member of the Olympia #511 until it disbanded, having served as Noble Grand & then Treasurer. Mrs. Whittaker hobbies were sewing, making quilts, cooking, baking pies, reading novels and the Bible. She and her husband enjoyed traveling to Europe, Hawaii and out west. She collected dolls and plates. Her family will remember her for always putting them first. A funeral services will be held Mon. Mar. 21, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in the Marseilles United Methodist Church with Pastor Rick Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Fehl Cemetery, Marseilles. Visitation will be held 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Sun. Mar. 20, 2011 at Bringman Clark Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Angeline School of Opportunity, Marseilles United Methodist Church, Parkinson’s Foundation or Alzheimer’s Foundation in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. To extend a condolence or share a memory visit www.bringmanclark.com.