Barbara Whitaker's Obituary
Barbara Whitaker, 83, of Decatur passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 in Decatur.
Barb was born on July 7, 1932 in Decatur the daughter of Otis S. and Pearl (Koontz) Vaughan. She was a member of the Decatur Boat Club and a 1950 Decatur High School Graduate. She enjoyed river trips and spending time with her grandchildren. She married Edward Whitaker on September 17, 1950 in Decatur.
Surviving are her husband; son, Douglas Whitaker (Mary) of Bloomington, IL; daughter, Sandra Geoffrion (Ronald) of Stilwell, KS; grandchildren, Joseph Whitaker of Bloomington, IL; Jeffrey Whitaker of Charlotte, NC; Maggie Whitaker of Charlotte, NC; Patrick Whitaker of Bloomington, IL; Sarah Geoffrion of Lawrence, KS; Jake Geoffrion of Stilwell, KS; and Adam Geoffrion of Overland Park, KS.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jack Vaughan.
Funeral service to celebrate Barb will be at 3 PM Monday, February 29, 2016 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-3 PM Monday in the funeral home. Private family burial will be in Graceland Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Harbor Light Hospice.
The family of Barb Whitaker is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Barbara Whitaker: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/QSPL22B9JZTXSB35
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