Robert Nicholas Whitaker
Beloved son, brother and grandson, Robert Nicholas Whitaker, 20, died at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Sunday, July 17, after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.
Services will be held at the Church of the Heavenly Rest Episcopal. 602 Meander St. Friday, July 23, at 3:00 P.M., under the direction of North's Funeral Home with a celebration of Nick's life following the service at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St.
Visitation will be from 5:30 - 7:30 PM Thursday, July 22nd, at North's Funeral Chapel, 242 Orange St.
Nick was born August 6, 1983 in Austin, Texas. A 2002 graduate of Wylie High School. He was active in sports, theatre, choir and P.A.L. He was named "Best All-Around Boy" of his class. His love of and compassion for fellow students was reflected by his teacher, Kim Cheek, who remembers that "Nick was always such an advocate for the underdog".
Nick is survived by his parents, Bit and Bill Whitaker, his brother Riley and sister Kenzie; grandparents, Martha Kiel and John Kiel, Jayne and Bob Whitaker; aunts and uncles, Mary K. and Anthony Huff, Julia and Drei Kiel, Dana and Bo Whitaker, cousins, Casey Huff, Curran Kiel and William Whitaker; other family and friends; and God parents, Toni and Wayne Peel.
Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, PO Box 3011, Abilene, Texas or to a charity of your choice.
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Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us. While it is difficult to experience this type of loss, his story has meant so much to us, your readers. Your thoughts on how we should strive to make more of everyday is a tremendous inspiration to me as well. I am sure Nick's family has felt the comfort of the prayers offered in their behalf becasue of you.
I should add that Nick's parents are doing very well considering. You could not meet sweeter kinder people. God has touched them in very evident ways over the last few weeks.
And yes as DJG said, they have felt the prayers of many during this time. If you are reading this I ask for prayers specifically for Riley. Nick was his best friend, brother, and in ways his mentor. Riley was not there when Nick died. This is so hard for him. God please cover Riley.
Steph--I am so sorry to hear this. I know it's hard. I will be remembering you this week.
SG,
Thanks again for your encouragement. Talking about obituaries reminds me of the chorus of "Let Me Sing" by Andrew Peterson.
So let me sing for the love
let me love for the lost
let me lose all I have
for what I found on the cross
Let me trust you with my life
Let me live to give you praise
Let me praise you for the grace by which I'm saved
Lord let me sing...
As you and your family remember Nick, may we all strive to be remembered for the song of our life that points others to Jesus. May God comfort you all at this time.
Stephanie, I too am so sorry about Nick--what a waste! I remember his sweet wonderful face in the early days of my friendship with Martha Kiel. I tried to attend the funeral--but it was raining cats and dogs (thank you, Lord) and there was no parking within 4 blocks. A tribute to him and his family, no doubt. As we all live, we must begin each day with a Hallelujah that God has blessed us so and then live that day as it that matters.
Hi...I met Nick in physical therapy about 3 years ago, after he dislocated his knee cap. I was immediately drawn to him because of his amazing personality and the energy that flowed from him. I had a huge crush on him and cherished every day that I got to see him. He made my physical therapy so much more enjoyable, and I know he had the same effect on the physical therapists, assitants, and other patients. My injury healed and Nick left a lasting impression on me. A year after that, I went to an audition at Abilene Repertory Theatre. Imagine my surprise when the ever gorgeous Nick walked in. He was one of those people that you just don't forget. I barely knew him, but from the time I spent with Nick, I know what an amazing person he was. Tonight, for some reason, he popped into my head and I wondered if he was still doing plays in Abilene. So I searched his name on the newspaper website and found the article written on him shortly after his death. I am so shocked. It's so sad that such a beautiful life was lost. But from my own experience with him, I can only imagine the amazing affects he had on people in his life. I thank God that I had the opportunity to meet him and have his light shine into my life. May God bless your family in all things!
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