Ruth Whittaker's Obituary
Ruth Susan Whittaker, daughter of Ernest John and Gertie Jane (Sanders) Gisel, was born May 23, 1911, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She departed this life Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Hartville Care Center, Hartville, Missouri, at the age of ninety seven years, one month, and twenty-nine days. On September 16, 1933 she was united in marriage to Lee Dillard Whittaker and to this union two daughters and one son were born. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee, on February 11, 1998; her parents; a grandson, Brian Floyd; and three brothers, Vernon Gisel, Clyde Gisel, and Lynn Gisel. Ruth is survived by her children, Sharon Floyd, Larry Whittaker, and Susan Dugger, and her husband, Eddie, all of Hartville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Bradley Whittaker, and his wife, Kathy, of Austin, Texas, Cory Whittaker, of Nashua, New Hampshire, Jamie Dugger, and his wife, Bonnie, of Ozark, Missouri, Kelli Garrison, and her husband, Joe, and Justin Floyd, all of Hartville, Missouri; four great-grandchildren, Jessica Floyd, Mandy Floyd, Megan Whittaker, and Carter Garrison; a brother, Clarence Gisel, and his wife, Doris, of Houston, Texas; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as host of other relatives and many dear friends. She was born and raised in Hutchinson and lived there until she met and married Lee, they then made their home in Hartville, where she worked in the café. Ruth made her profession of faith in Christ and had attended Pleasant Hill Church and then on February 13, 2002, she became a member of the Hartville Freewill Baptist Church. She centered her life on her family and loved caring for her children, she also had a special bond with her grandchildren. In her spare time she enjoyed being at home playing Scrabble, working crosswords, puzzles and reading. She also loved taking her daily walk and watching Cardinal baseball. Ruth was a kind and caring person with a big heart. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and was wonderful neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the memories she has created for her family and friends. Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday July 25, 2008, in the Holman- Howe Funeral Home, Hartville. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 7-8:30 pm under the direction of Holman- Howe Funeral Home, Hartville, Missouri. Return to top
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