Philip Whitaker passed away September 1, 2023
We will be having a drop in gathering on Saturday September 9th in celebration of Philip Whitaker Jr life at my house from 12-2pm for any that would like to stop by. My dad was not a fussy man, so neither will we be to celebrate his life. We will be sharing stories, showing off some of his art, and there will be a jar to place any memories you have of dad. Come as you are…we aren’t mourning but celebrating his amazing story. Dad was eccentric, he marched to the beat of his own drum, he created art from what others would throw away and always had creative solutions for things that would make you question his sanity. These are all the things we loved about him. He was very proud of his family. He is survived by his children; Melissa Austin and Philip Whitaker III, his granddaughters; Kristen Austin and Karah Austin, and his great-grand children; Austin Miller and Amélie Miller.
Mary Irving (Jurgaitis)
Phillip's interesting comments will be sincerely missed. It would have been interesting to be one of the "drop-ins" to help celebrate his life.
His profile was full of life. See you on the other side someday, Phillip!
Mary Irving Jurgaitis
Betty Brackeen (Prange)
I remember Philip as being very quiet, with a quick and interesting mine. He was always polite and friendly.
He was a wonderful addition to our class. My sincere condolences go out to his family.
Donna Parkinson (Voss)
Philip was always a talented and interesting classmate. Condolences to his family.
Carol Kramer (Miller)
Philip was an interesting character. Rest in peace Phil.
Rita Martino (Ginocchio)
Phil Whitaker truly marched to the beat of a different drum. In my younger years I thought him to be "odd". Now that I'm much older and hopefully wiser, I think I was probably "odd" to Phillip ! Let's just say his personality and talents were unique but he didnt feel the need to conform to the norm.All the geniuses of the World were unique in this way. We were both Bradford alum and in that I had something in common with a real genius. Rest in peace fellow alumnus, your name will be remembered long after the rest of us common place classmates have
gone !
Suzette Arnoldini (Englund)
I am so graartefu for class reunions for mny reasons and one is that I have met classmates later in life that I really did not have an opportunity to spentd much time with in high school. Phil came to all of our reunios and had a good time and was always so kind. In fact I don't ever recall him saying a mean thing, He was so interesting and so unique. I really loved meeting and visiting with his son Philip Whitaker !!!. What a really nice young man and he was so good to his dad. Eash to seer how much he lovedf him. He drove his dad to several reunions and always enjoyed the company of our class. indeed, what Rita said is so true. Phil will be remembered long after we mere others will be. Rest in Peace Phil. Thank you for the memories . Suzette