In Memory Of
William Edward Whitaker, Iii
1939
2023
William Edward Whitaker, Iii
November 17, 1939 — December 17, 2023
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William Edward Whitaker, III, 84, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on December 17, 2023 at Olathe Medical Center.
He was born on November 17, 1939 to William and Joanna (West) Whitaker in Tulsa, OK.
On July 15, 1967 , he married Patricia J. Whitaker (Adair). William and Patricia lived in Tulsa, Cincinnati, and Goddard, Kansas before moving to Olathe in 2021.
William worked as a Design Engineer for Cessna until his retirement in 2003.
He enjoyed studying airplanes, tinkering, and building things in his garage.
William is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, sister, Nancy (Dan) Coates, son, John (Polly) Whitaker, daughter, Susan Whitaker (Andy Butkovich), and grandsons, Justin Whitaker and Evan Whitaker.
To leave a message for William's family, or to share a special memory, click on the "Share Memories" button above.
William Edward Whitaker, III, 84, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on December 17, 2023 at Olathe Medical Center.
He was born on November 17, 1939 to William and Joanna (West) Whitaker in Tulsa, OK.
On July 15, 1967 , he married Patricia J. Whitaker (Adair). William and Patricia lived in Tulsa, Cincinnati, and Goddard, Kansas before moving to Olathe in 2021.
William worked as a Design Engineer for Cessna until his retirement in 2003.
He enjoyed studying airplanes, tinkering, and building things in his garage.
William is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, sister, Nancy (Dan) Coates, son, John (Polly) Whitaker, daughter, Susan Whitaker (Andy Butkovich), and grandsons, Justin Whitaker and Evan Whitaker.
To leave a message for William's family, or to share a special memory, click on the "Share Memories" button above.
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