He was generous to all and had a big personality. Share Obituary. Steven Franklin Smock was born January 13, 1950 in Preston, MN the son of Franklin and Gertrude (Grabau) Smock. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. There is a problem with your email/password. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Predeceased by his parents, Lloyd ("Ray") Raymond Whittaker and Mildred ("Millie") Eleanor Green Whittaker. Steven never tired of baiting a hook or taking fish off for his grandkids. Steve was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1946 and grew up in East Providence, where he loved to work on boats and sail. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. No services are scheduled at this time. Steven built many beautiful pieces of furniture for his family and even built shadow boxes for other retired servicemen and women to display their flags and medals in. Steven was a faithful minister of the gospel for 40 years. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Published in Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. He was raised in Ankeny and graduated from Ankeny High School in 1996. Receive a notification when services are updated. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles "Matt" Whittaker; his mother, Gail Underhill; his brother, Mike Whittaker; his sister, Maribeth Buce. Let others know about your loved one's death. Stephen was an avid college football fan, especially Boston College games, where he hosted magnificent tailgate parties for over 50 years. He was predeceased by : his parents, Frederick Whittaker and Ann Whittaker (Keefe). Try again. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Learn more about managing a memorial . They were married for 53 years. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Born in Medway, he was a son of the late Frederick and Ann (Keefe) Whittaker and leaves a brother Bruce J. Whittaker of Exeter, N.H. Stephen was a 1965 graduate of Avon High School, where he played varsity basketball and soccer. He was born on July 15, 1954 in South Haven, MI. He attended Northeastern University and Quincy Jr. College, later graduating from Bridgewater State College with a Master’s Degree. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Add a Memory. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Stephen in the Guest. Add to your scrapbook. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. All rights reserved. To view a live broadcast of the Memorial Service, please [] He is survived by : his brother Bruce J. Whittaker of Exeter, N. H; his close friend Theresa "Betty" Hart; and also, Deborah Keefe of Billerica, Donna Lee (Charles Turner) of Billerica and Robert Hart (Kathleen) of Newton. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Born in Lynchburg on February 1, 1974 he was a son of Nancy Whittaker and the late Noah Whittaker. Enter There was an error deleting this problem. He coached soccer games, and was present for every athletic event, dance recital and gymnastics program. February 26, 2023 Craig Steven Lefler February 22, 1969 - February 22, 2023 VISITATION: Friday, March 3rd from 5pm to 7pm at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 15050 West Maple Rd., followed by MEMORIAL SERVICE at 7pm. He was an invaluable asset to the community and played an active role in the Massachusetts Teachers Union. Weve updated the security on the site. Born in Medway, he was a son of the late Frederick and Ann (Keefe) Whittaker and leaves a brother Bruce J. Whittaker of Exeter, N.H.Stephen was a 1965 graduate of Avon High School, where he played varsity basketball and soccer. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. 2023 Waitt Funeral Home. He came to Rochester to attend RIT and graduated in 1968 with a degree in Printing Management. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You can always change this later in your Account settings. There are no events at this time. Steven F. Smock, age 73, of Howard Lake passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard Lake. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. can stop at any time. He is survived by his parents; brother, Timothy and girlfriend, Leah; aunts and uncles, Sheryl (Steve) Shaw of Oskaloosa, Sue (Phil) Grove of Van Meter, Dan (Karen) Culmer of Alberta Canada, and Donna Culmer; and many cousins, Kristin, Jeff, Kara, Katrina, Audrey, Breanna, Jed, Corissa, Collin, Jessica and Nathan. Make sure that the file is a photo. Stephen R. Whittaker Fairport - Passed away on March 10, 2022. Predeceased by his parents, Lloyd ("Ray") Raymond Whittaker and Mildred ("Millie") Eleanor Green Whittaker. He is survived by. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Steven Whittaker August 18, 1960 - February 26, 2023 (62 years old) Union City, Pennsylvania Give a memorial tree Plant a tree Light a candle Illuminate their memory Steven Whittaker Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 26, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Steven Whittaker of Union City, Pennsylvania. Stephen J. Whittaker, 73, of Brockton for over 50 years, died November 11, 2021. In addition to his mother he is survived by two brothers, Phillip Whittaker of Shipman and Allan Whittaker (Tonya) of Madison Heights; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Failed to remove flower. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Oops, something didn't work. He was the life of the party, whether it was a backyard pool party or volleyball game, a neighborhood get-together, family hunting or fishing trip, or a family game night playing Pictionary. Stephen leaves his beloved companion of 39 years Theresa Betty Hart and her children Deborah Keefe of Billerica, Donna Lee and partner Charles Turner of Billerica, and Robert Hart and wife Kathleen of Newton; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and many cousins and friends. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 28, 1947 - WHITTAKER, Steven James. Steven F. Smock, age 73, of Howard Lake passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard Lake. Would you like to offer Stephen Whittakers loved ones a condolence message? The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Joseph's Indian School (https://give.stjo.org). Upon his return in 1970, he began his career in commercial printing and eventually retired as the Vice President of Quality Management & Sustainability Initiatives at Monroe Litho in Rochester. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Monday, February 28, 2005, at the Church of the Assumption. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Sarah and Daniel. He was born on July 15, 1954 in South Haven, MI. Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries. He served as the Master of Seneca Lodge from 1984-1985 and was a Deputy District Grand Master from 1990-1991. Grief Support. Among his many accomplishments, Steve also developed Brockton’s Community After School Program. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Lutheran Church of Hope Ankeny (520 NW 36th St.) with burial following at Berwick Cemetery. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stephen J. Whittaker please visit our, Stephen J. Whittaker, 73, of Brockton for over 50 years, died November 11, 2021. If you know of an upcoming event for Steven Whittaker, please add one. Sorry! Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Send . He attended Northeastern University and Quincy Jr. College, later graduating from Bridgewater State College with a Masters Degree. 0 cemeteries found in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, USA. He was a running back on the football field and joked that he was fast, because he had to be, otherwise all the big linemen would tackle and hurt him. Fellow administrators and teachers described him as a loyal friend who worked well with everyone. He was an avid Hawkeye Fan. He enjoyed summers at Dexter Beach in Marion and sailing in the bay. Among his many accomplishments, Steve also developed Brocktons Community After School Program. Steven was also employed with Three Rivers Park District for a time and enjoyed being outdoors, caring for the parks, and connecting with people. A system error has occurred. GREAT NEWS! All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Steven loved hosting his annual 4th of July get-togethers and having his family and friends spend the weekend celebrating, eating, fishing and enjoying each other and the lake. He was also a key administrator for Brockton Community Schools evening classes. Stephen was an avid college football fan, especially Boston College games, where he hosted magnificent tailgate parties for over 50 years. Throughout high school he participated in football, wrestling, and track & field; breaking records on the track and winning matches on the mat. He was an invaluable asset to the community and played an active role in the Massachusetts Teachers Union. Steven was a very kind man who would help anyone in need. Messages run for up to one year and you Waitt Funeral Home 850 N Main St, Brockton, MA 02301. Failed to report flower. He enjoyed summers at Dexter Beach in Marion and sailing in the bay. Steve continued a family tradition of membership in the Freemasons and was actively involved in many affiliated organizations. Obituary Stephen J. Whittaker, 73, of Brockton for over 50 years, died November 11, 2021. Memorials may be directed to the Food Bank of Iowa. Born in Medway, he was a son of the late Frederick and Ann (Keefe) Whittaker and leaves a brother Bruce J. Whittaker of Exeter, N.H. Stephen was a 1965 graduate of Avon High School, where he played varsity basketball and soccer. To send flowers Copyright 2008 - 23 Johnson Funeral Home Waconia, MN. Steven worked for Mayer-Lutheran Schools, after his service retirement, and was a well-respected shop teacher who was well liked by all his students. Leave condolences in the Guest Book, send sympathy flowers, and pay respect to your loved one. Tony was Vice President at Municipal Supply where he worked for 21 years. Write your message of sympathy today. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 17, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Community (41 E. 1st St) in Waconia with Father Stan Mader as Celebrant of the Mass. Stephen taught elementary education in Brockton Public Schools, starting at Downey and for many years at Brookfield School. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. ). Tony was born on January 19, 1977, to Steven and Nancy (Culmer) Whitaker in Des Moines, Iowa. Resend Activation Email. Stephen J. Whittaker, 73, of Brockton for over 50 years, died November 11, 2021.