Gary Lee Whittaker

May 5, 1955 - June 25, 2019

Gary Lee Whittaker, age 64 of Severy, KS passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, KS. Gary was born May 5, 1955 in El Dorado, KS to Harold and Opal Whittaker. He grew up in Towanda, KS and attended Circle High School. After school, he spent 3 years serving our country in the US Army. Gary worked for Boeing in Wichita, KS, retiring after 26 years. He was a member of the Masonic Hope Lodge #155 in Howard, KS. Gary was a loving dedicated father who had an immense passion for his family and the outdoors. When he wasn’t working to provide for his family, he was passing down his love of hunting, fishing, gardening and blowing stuff up (although not always on the 4th of July) to all his kids! Gary is survived by sons: Gary Whittaker Jr. of Milton, Wisconsin Josh Whittaker of Yorba Linda, California Trever Brooks (Whittaker) of Severy, Kansas Travis (Corky) Whittaker of Roberts, Wisconsin Trace Church of Severy, Kansas Broker Whittaker of Severy, Kansas Daughters: Crystal Houchin of Severy, Kansas Crashena Wade of Severy, Kansas. 24 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins Brother: Sam Whittaker of California Sisters: Gladys Sherby of Blaine, Washington Linda McVicker of Pennsylvania Gary was preceded in death by his parents, son Harold Whittaker III, brothers: Albert, Larry, Charles, Jr., and sister Glenda June. Funeral Service for Gary will be held on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m , at the Severy Baptist Church in Severy, KS. Interment will follow in South Lawn Cemetery, Severy The family suggests memorials in Gary's name be made to the Masonic Hope Lodge #155, Howard, and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home. Online condolences can be left at www.countrysidefh.com Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349.