William Parsons Whitaker Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Parsons Whitaker (Leawood, Kansas), who passed away on October 22, 2024, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As William Parsons departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved William Parsons. Though William Parsons may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Russel Otis Whitaker and Kathryn Nevin Culbertson Whitaker. He is survived by: his daughters, Lorie Beth Whitaker and Minda Corrine Whitaker Mason (Dan Mason); and his grandchildren, Blake Daniel Mason, William Cody Mason, Catherine Rosemary Franano, Carolyn Elizabeth Franano and Nicholas James Franano.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to support cancer research at BMT/Cellular Therapeutics at The University of Kansas Health System. Donations can be made payable to The University of Kansas Health System and mailed to Fund Development, 11300 Corporate Avenue, Suite 240, Mailstop 9241, Lenexa, KS 66219-1374, or visit giving.kansashealthsystem.com.
