Millard Whaley, 86, a 62 year resident of Peshastin, went home to his Lord at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.
He was born to Jethro and Bessie Bohannon Whaley on the Middle Fork of the Wolf River, N.C. on July 9, 1923. He grew up in the mountains of Tennessee and Virginia where the hard times created a strong man. During WWII, he proudly served in Patton's Third Army, 65th Division, 720th Battalion, Field Artillery. He and his new bride, Lizzie, moved to the Leavenworth area in 1947. Millard was a farmer, soldier, logger, orchardist, and a heavy equipment operator. He worked on the Icicle River Road and the North Cascade State Highway. He enjoyed fishing and gardening and loved sharing the fruits of his garden later with friends and family. Millard and Lizzie had special hearts, opening their hearts and lives to adopt a son, Danny and a daughter, Darla. A loving quiet man of great internal strength.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers; and by his heart, his loving wife of 57 years, three days, Lizzie. He is survived by two brothers, Freeman Stoner of Peshastin and Ernest Stoner of Sevierville, Tenn.; a son, Danny Millard Whaley and his wife Jexix of East Wenatchee and a daughter, Darla Lou Ames and her husband Theodore of Bothell; five grandchildren, Bryan and Carl Whaley, Chelsea Port, Timothy Ames and his wife Erika, Alisa Ames and a great grandchild expected soon.
A special thanks goes to the Cowan family that gave a man the chance to build a home; and to Carrie Octaviano, a very special caregiver.
A memorial service of commemoration to celebrate the life of Millard Whaley will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Eastmont Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Brewer officiating. Interment will be in the Peshastin Cemetery at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at Ward's Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth from 1 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastmont Baptist Church Growth Fund at 400 S. Kentucky Ave., East Wenatchee, WA. 98802.
Ward's Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth in charge of the arrangements.
He was born to Jethro and Bessie Bohannon Whaley on the Middle Fork of the Wolf River, N.C. on July 9, 1923. He grew up in the mountains of Tennessee and Virginia where the hard times created a strong man. During WWII, he proudly served in Patton's Third Army, 65th Division, 720th Battalion, Field Artillery. He and his new bride, Lizzie, moved to the Leavenworth area in 1947. Millard was a farmer, soldier, logger, orchardist, and a heavy equipment operator. He worked on the Icicle River Road and the North Cascade State Highway. He enjoyed fishing and gardening and loved sharing the fruits of his garden later with friends and family. Millard and Lizzie had special hearts, opening their hearts and lives to adopt a son, Danny and a daughter, Darla. A loving quiet man of great internal strength.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers; and by his heart, his loving wife of 57 years, three days, Lizzie. He is survived by two brothers, Freeman Stoner of Peshastin and Ernest Stoner of Sevierville, Tenn.; a son, Danny Millard Whaley and his wife Jexix of East Wenatchee and a daughter, Darla Lou Ames and her husband Theodore of Bothell; five grandchildren, Bryan and Carl Whaley, Chelsea Port, Timothy Ames and his wife Erika, Alisa Ames and a great grandchild expected soon.
A special thanks goes to the Cowan family that gave a man the chance to build a home; and to Carrie Octaviano, a very special caregiver.
A memorial service of commemoration to celebrate the life of Millard Whaley will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Eastmont Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Brewer officiating. Interment will be in the Peshastin Cemetery at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at Ward's Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth from 1 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastmont Baptist Church Growth Fund at 400 S. Kentucky Ave., East Wenatchee, WA. 98802.
Ward's Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth in charge of the arrangements.
Millard Whaley, 86, a 62 year resident of Peshastin, went home to his Lord at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.
He was born to Jethro and Bessie Bohannon Whaley on the Middle Fork of the Wolf River, N.C. on July 9, 1923. He grew up in the mountains of Tennessee and Virginia where the hard times created a strong man. During WWII, he proudly served in Patton's Third Army, 65th Division, 720th Battalion, Field Artillery. He and his new bride, Lizzie, moved to the Leavenworth area in 1947. Millard was a farmer, soldier, logger, orchardist, and a heavy equipment operator. He worked on the Icicle River Road and the North Cascade State Highway. He enjoyed fishing and gardening and loved sharing the fruits of his garden later with friends and family. Millard and Lizzie had special hearts, opening their hearts and lives to adopt a son, Danny and a daughter, Darla. A loving quiet man of great internal strength.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers; and by his heart, his loving wife of 57 years, three days, Lizzie. He is survived by two brothers, Freeman Stoner of Peshastin and Ernest Stoner of Sevierville, Tenn.; a son, Danny Millard Whaley and his wife Jexix of East Wenatchee and a daughter, Darla Lou Ames and her husband Theodore of Bothell; five grandchildren, Bryan and Carl Whaley, Chelsea Port, Timothy Ames and his wife Erika, Alisa Ames and a great grandchild expected soon.
A special thanks goes to the Cowan family that gave a man the chance to build a home; and to Carrie Octaviano, a very special caregiver.
A memorial service of commemoration to celebrate the life of Millard Whaley will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Eastmont Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Brewer officiating. Interment will be in the Peshastin Cemetery at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at Ward's Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth from 1 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastmont Baptist Church Growth Fund at 400 S. Kentucky Ave., East Wenatchee, WA. 98802.
Ward's Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth in charge of the arrangements.
He was born to Jethro and Bessie Bohannon Whaley on the Middle Fork of the Wolf River, N.C. on July 9, 1923. He grew up in the mountains of Tennessee and Virginia where the hard times created a strong man. During WWII, he proudly served in Patton's Third Army, 65th Division, 720th Battalion, Field Artillery. He and his new bride, Lizzie, moved to the Leavenworth area in 1947. Millard was a farmer, soldier, logger, orchardist, and a heavy equipment operator. He worked on the Icicle River Road and the North Cascade State Highway. He enjoyed fishing and gardening and loved sharing the fruits of his garden later with friends and family. Millard and Lizzie had special hearts, opening their hearts and lives to adopt a son, Danny and a daughter, Darla. A loving quiet man of great internal strength.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers; and by his heart, his loving wife of 57 years, three days, Lizzie. He is survived by two brothers, Freeman Stoner of Peshastin and Ernest Stoner of Sevierville, Tenn.; a son, Danny Millard Whaley and his wife Jexix of East Wenatchee and a daughter, Darla Lou Ames and her husband Theodore of Bothell; five grandchildren, Bryan and Carl Whaley, Chelsea Port, Timothy Ames and his wife Erika, Alisa Ames and a great grandchild expected soon.
A special thanks goes to the Cowan family that gave a man the chance to build a home; and to Carrie Octaviano, a very special caregiver.
A memorial service of commemoration to celebrate the life of Millard Whaley will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Eastmont Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Brewer officiating. Interment will be in the Peshastin Cemetery at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at Ward's Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth from 1 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastmont Baptist Church Growth Fund at 400 S. Kentucky Ave., East Wenatchee, WA. 98802.
Ward's Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth in charge of the arrangements.
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