Ernest Whittle
Ernest Lee Whittle, 68 of Nampa, was called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 7, 1999. He passed away at his home. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 1999, at the Kuna, Idaho Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to please meet at the cemetery for the services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Alsip Funeral Chapel, Nampa.
Ernest Lee Whittle was born on Jan. 20, 1931, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Albert Lee and Katie Mae (Burddit) Whittle. Ernest spent his childhood years growing up in Tennessee and Northern Georgia. At age 16, he went to Chicago to become a professional featherweight boxer and fought both in Madison Square Garden and Caesars Palace. At age 19, he returned home to enlist in the U.S. Army where he was selected for a special task force because of his expertise with a firearm. Following his honorable discharge from the Army he lived in Texas and worked as a welder on the oil rigs. In 1952, he moved to Boise, ID where his older brother was living. It was while working for Obey Beck at the Seven L Ranch in Mayfield, Idaho, that he met and later married the love of his life, Geraldine Jansson. In February of 1999, they celebrated 44 years of being in love. Ernest worked in the Nampa area for 8 years. In 1963, he and his wife moved to Eugene, OR where he began working at the Weyerhauser Lumber Mill. He ended up working there for 28 years. He retired in 1991, as an overhead crane operator. Following his retirement he went to Lane Community College in Eugene to learn to become a certified welder and auto body repairman. Ernest Whittle's father was the son of German immigrants and his mother was Cherokee, born and raised in her ancestral homeland. Ernest took great pride in his rich heritage. He was a man who was loved and respected by all who knew him. His smooth southern drawl, easy nature, and ever present smile, made him a joy and a blessing to be around. He was a quiet man, living life by action and example. A true expression of honor, integrity, pride and love. The long stride of his Tennessee stroll reflected not only his massive strength of body, but his enormous strength of character as well. A very bright and intelligent man with heart, simplicity and common sense to guide him. Most importantly he is remembered for his great love, devotion and commitment to all his family. Ernest was like and angel borrowed from heaven, a blessing to all who knew him and a very great man.
Ernest is survived by his wife, Geraldine Whittle, Nampa; 3 sons, Randall Whittle, Boise, Torrence Whittle, Lakeville, MN, and Steven Whittle, Eugene, OR; 2 daughters, Yvonne Rodriguez and Rebekah Whittle, both of Eugene, OR; 13 grandchildren; a brother, Paul Whittle, Rossville, Georgia; 2 sisters, Stella Perry, Lubbock, TX and Edna Wyman, Monticella, Georgia. He was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters.
We will all miss him. Friends may call at the Alsip Funeral Chapel on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Idaho Press-Tribune, Monday, August 9, 1999 2C
Ernest Lee Whittle, 68 of Nampa, was called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 7, 1999. He passed away at his home. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 1999, at the Kuna, Idaho Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to please meet at the cemetery for the services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Alsip Funeral Chapel, Nampa.
Ernest Lee Whittle was born on Jan. 20, 1931, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Albert Lee and Katie Mae (Burddit) Whittle. Ernest spent his childhood years growing up in Tennessee and Northern Georgia. At age 16, he went to Chicago to become a professional featherweight boxer and fought both in Madison Square Garden and Caesars Palace. At age 19, he returned home to enlist in the U.S. Army where he was selected for a special task force because of his expertise with a firearm. Following his honorable discharge from the Army he lived in Texas and worked as a welder on the oil rigs. In 1952, he moved to Boise, ID where his older brother was living. It was while working for Obey Beck at the Seven L Ranch in Mayfield, Idaho, that he met and later married the love of his life, Geraldine Jansson. In February of 1999, they celebrated 44 years of being in love. Ernest worked in the Nampa area for 8 years. In 1963, he and his wife moved to Eugene, OR where he began working at the Weyerhauser Lumber Mill. He ended up working there for 28 years. He retired in 1991, as an overhead crane operator. Following his retirement he went to Lane Community College in Eugene to learn to become a certified welder and auto body repairman. Ernest Whittle's father was the son of German immigrants and his mother was Cherokee, born and raised in her ancestral homeland. Ernest took great pride in his rich heritage. He was a man who was loved and respected by all who knew him. His smooth southern drawl, easy nature, and ever present smile, made him a joy and a blessing to be around. He was a quiet man, living life by action and example. A true expression of honor, integrity, pride and love. The long stride of his Tennessee stroll reflected not only his massive strength of body, but his enormous strength of character as well. A very bright and intelligent man with heart, simplicity and common sense to guide him. Most importantly he is remembered for his great love, devotion and commitment to all his family. Ernest was like and angel borrowed from heaven, a blessing to all who knew him and a very great man.
Ernest is survived by his wife, Geraldine Whittle, Nampa; 3 sons, Randall Whittle, Boise, Torrence Whittle, Lakeville, MN, and Steven Whittle, Eugene, OR; 2 daughters, Yvonne Rodriguez and Rebekah Whittle, both of Eugene, OR; 13 grandchildren; a brother, Paul Whittle, Rossville, Georgia; 2 sisters, Stella Perry, Lubbock, TX and Edna Wyman, Monticella, Georgia. He was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters.
We will all miss him. Friends may call at the Alsip Funeral Chapel on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Idaho Press-Tribune, Monday, August 9, 1999 2C
Ernest Whittle
Ernest Lee Whittle, 68 of Nampa, was called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 7, 1999. He passed away at his home. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 1999, at the Kuna, Idaho Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to please meet at the cemetery for the services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Alsip Funeral Chapel, Nampa.
Ernest Lee Whittle was born on Jan. 20, 1931, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Albert Lee and Katie Mae (Burddit) Whittle. Ernest spent his childhood years growing up in Tennessee and Northern Georgia. At age 16, he went to Chicago to become a professional featherweight boxer and fought both in Madison Square Garden and Caesars Palace. At age 19, he returned home to enlist in the U.S. Army where he was selected for a special task force because of his expertise with a firearm. Following his honorable discharge from the Army he lived in Texas and worked as a welder on the oil rigs. In 1952, he moved to Boise, ID where his older brother was living. It was while working for Obey Beck at the Seven L Ranch in Mayfield, Idaho, that he met and later married the love of his life, Geraldine Jansson. In February of 1999, they celebrated 44 years of being in love. Ernest worked in the Nampa area for 8 years. In 1963, he and his wife moved to Eugene, OR where he began working at the Weyerhauser Lumber Mill. He ended up working there for 28 years. He retired in 1991, as an overhead crane operator. Following his retirement he went to Lane Community College in Eugene to learn to become a certified welder and auto body repairman. Ernest Whittle's father was the son of German immigrants and his mother was Cherokee, born and raised in her ancestral homeland. Ernest took great pride in his rich heritage. He was a man who was loved and respected by all who knew him. His smooth southern drawl, easy nature, and ever present smile, made him a joy and a blessing to be around. He was a quiet man, living life by action and example. A true expression of honor, integrity, pride and love. The long stride of his Tennessee stroll reflected not only his massive strength of body, but his enormous strength of character as well. A very bright and intelligent man with heart, simplicity and common sense to guide him. Most importantly he is remembered for his great love, devotion and commitment to all his family. Ernest was like and angel borrowed from heaven, a blessing to all who knew him and a very great man.
Ernest is survived by his wife, Geraldine Whittle, Nampa; 3 sons, Randall Whittle, Boise, Torrence Whittle, Lakeville, MN, and Steven Whittle, Eugene, OR; 2 daughters, Yvonne Rodriguez and Rebekah Whittle, both of Eugene, OR; 13 grandchildren; a brother, Paul Whittle, Rossville, Georgia; 2 sisters, Stella Perry, Lubbock, TX and Edna Wyman, Monticella, Georgia. He was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters.
We will all miss him. Friends may call at the Alsip Funeral Chapel on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Idaho Press-Tribune, Monday, August 9, 1999 2C
Ernest Lee Whittle, 68 of Nampa, was called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 7, 1999. He passed away at his home. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 1999, at the Kuna, Idaho Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to please meet at the cemetery for the services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Alsip Funeral Chapel, Nampa.
Ernest Lee Whittle was born on Jan. 20, 1931, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Albert Lee and Katie Mae (Burddit) Whittle. Ernest spent his childhood years growing up in Tennessee and Northern Georgia. At age 16, he went to Chicago to become a professional featherweight boxer and fought both in Madison Square Garden and Caesars Palace. At age 19, he returned home to enlist in the U.S. Army where he was selected for a special task force because of his expertise with a firearm. Following his honorable discharge from the Army he lived in Texas and worked as a welder on the oil rigs. In 1952, he moved to Boise, ID where his older brother was living. It was while working for Obey Beck at the Seven L Ranch in Mayfield, Idaho, that he met and later married the love of his life, Geraldine Jansson. In February of 1999, they celebrated 44 years of being in love. Ernest worked in the Nampa area for 8 years. In 1963, he and his wife moved to Eugene, OR where he began working at the Weyerhauser Lumber Mill. He ended up working there for 28 years. He retired in 1991, as an overhead crane operator. Following his retirement he went to Lane Community College in Eugene to learn to become a certified welder and auto body repairman. Ernest Whittle's father was the son of German immigrants and his mother was Cherokee, born and raised in her ancestral homeland. Ernest took great pride in his rich heritage. He was a man who was loved and respected by all who knew him. His smooth southern drawl, easy nature, and ever present smile, made him a joy and a blessing to be around. He was a quiet man, living life by action and example. A true expression of honor, integrity, pride and love. The long stride of his Tennessee stroll reflected not only his massive strength of body, but his enormous strength of character as well. A very bright and intelligent man with heart, simplicity and common sense to guide him. Most importantly he is remembered for his great love, devotion and commitment to all his family. Ernest was like and angel borrowed from heaven, a blessing to all who knew him and a very great man.
Ernest is survived by his wife, Geraldine Whittle, Nampa; 3 sons, Randall Whittle, Boise, Torrence Whittle, Lakeville, MN, and Steven Whittle, Eugene, OR; 2 daughters, Yvonne Rodriguez and Rebekah Whittle, both of Eugene, OR; 13 grandchildren; a brother, Paul Whittle, Rossville, Georgia; 2 sisters, Stella Perry, Lubbock, TX and Edna Wyman, Monticella, Georgia. He was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters.
We will all miss him. Friends may call at the Alsip Funeral Chapel on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Idaho Press-Tribune, Monday, August 9, 1999 2C
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