Gladstone, MI
Luella Kay Whipple, age 73, of Gladstone, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 3, 2012, at the Christian Park Health Care Facility, in Escanaba, following a long term battle with cancer.
Luella was born June 6, 1938, in Escanaba, the daughter of Arden and Helen (Lucier) Dabney. She was raised in Gladstone and attended All Saints Catholic School and Gladstone High School, graduating in 1956. On November 7, 1959, Luella was united in marriage to Louis J. Whipple, at All Saints Church, and together the couple made their home and raised their family in Gladstone. Luella loved the outdoors. She enjoyed hunting, going to camp with her loving family and spending time with her grandson, Nathan. She will be dearly missed.
In addition to her husband of 52 years, Louis, Luella is survived by:
Son: Loren (Julie) Whipple of Gladstone, MI
Daughter: Loma (Scott) Fowler of Watervliet, MI
Brother: Allan (Bev) Dabney of New Haven, Indiana
Grandson: Nathan Whipple
Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins
Luella was preceded in death by her parents.
Luella
Anonymous
Loma and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Keeton O’Donnell
Escanaba MI
Loma I was sorry to read of your mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cathy Nelson
Escanaba MI
Our prayers are with you and your family. Been a long time since you lived across the street from us, but we remember you well. God Bless.
Gary and Kathy Maynard
Gladstone MI
So sorry to read of your Mom’s passing, Loren. I remembered Julie speaking of her often when I worked at the credit union. Our sympathies and prayers are with her and you all.
Arlene and Bob Anzalone
Bark River MI
When we moved to Gladstone, Luella and Louie were first to welcome us as neighbors. Wonderful neighbors and friends. My parents enjoyed their friendship for years. Louie and family, I am so sorry to hear of Luella’s passing. May God bring you peace and comfort – your tears will be replaced by wonderful loving memories. Prayers to you all – God Bless. Sincerely, Corinne (Marklund) Carlson
Corinne Carlson
Lindenhurst IL
So sorry to read online about your sister passing Allan Dabney. This is your classmate John Yirsa. We are now living in Grand Ledge, Mi after spending 13 years in Florida. My mother of 92 has moved in with us so my wife and I are caring for her. Here’s our new phone 517-925-1152. Our sympathy to you and your family.
John and Pat Yirsa
Grand Ledge MI
Dear Loma and family~
I’m sorry for your loss dear classmate..You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
AnnMarie Roberts-VandeWiele
Gladstone MI
To Loma and her family. We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane & Darrell Heimel
Stevensville MI
Luella will truly be missed. I looked forward to caring for her as well as our visits when I wasn’t. She was always interested to know how I was and my family, rarely ever complaining about herself. She was a strong woman of true character with a beautiful personality. I consider myself blessed to have known her. God bless the family and many friends she had made her own.
Charlotte Groleau
Gladstone MI