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Jon Craig
Whitehead Birth: 3/12/1962 Death: 4/14/2011 Interred: |
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Obituary: Jon Whitehead, passed away April 14, 2011, in Olympia, WA, where he lived for 2 years. He died at home of respiratory failure after an extended illness. He was born March 12, 1962 , in Honolulu HI, to Curtis and Bettye Whitehead. Jon grew up in Colorado Springs CO. He married Lois Anderson on December 16, 2000 in Colorado Springs. Lois and Jon spent 5 years in England and Germany for Lois’s work, returning to Ohio in 2006. In July 2009, Lois and Jon moved to Olympia WA for Lois’s work. Jon worked at Kohls in Ohio and Lacey WA until his death. Jon enjoyed spending time visiting with everyone, watching Nascar races, and watching football. He was an avid Indianapolis Colts fans. Jon is survived by his wife, Lois Anderson of Olympia; stepson Andy Anderson of Great Fall MT; mother Bettye Whitehead of Colorado Springs CO; brother Michael Whitehead of Colorado Springs, and two nephews Zachary and Thadeous Whitehead of Colorado Springs. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Whitehead. Please be sure to leave your remembarnce in the guestbook below. Guestbook Entries |
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Date: 7/29/2011 6:10:05 PM
From: JOONevAk
Message: Boy that rellay helps me the heck out.
Date: 4/29/2011 8:40:39 PM
From: Frank out West
Message: I knew Jon back @ Loring AFB, Maine in the very early 80's...Man..hard to believe he's now gone. I actually got on my wifes Facebook account tonight to send him a quick message for the first time in almost 28 years because I was telling a story about him to a co-worker and it jogged my memory to contact him to rehash old times....just to find out I was too late. Jon....we'll catch up on the other side. Until then, you'll have to make the Caribou to Loring run on your own....Nobody will catch you now!
Date: 4/28/2011 9:54:55 AM
From: Robin Harrah
Message: Lois, I am so sorry to hear about Jon's passing. I know how much you loved him. I pray for your strenghth in these passing months.
Date: 4/28/2011 7:43:43 AM
From: Denise Detmer
Message: Lois, very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Date: 4/28/2011 3:36:46 AM
From: Randy Cook
Message: Lois, so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Date: 4/27/2011 1:17:14 PM
From: Matt Passage
Message: Lois, sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Date: 4/27/2011 1:16:25 PM
From: Dan Lyons
Message: Lois, Jon died too soon, but you had him and were able to live a full and fun life with him. You are both in my prayers, like I told you on the phone, I will drink a margarita to honor him tonight. I know he will tilt his head my way.
Date: 4/27/2011 12:44:47 PM
From: Pat Smith
Message: Lois,
So sorry to hear about Jon. Remember the good times. I know what it is to lose a loved one.
I would have been married 55 years yesterday if Jim would have been alive. We were married 45 years though and I treasure those years forever.
Date: 4/24/2011 4:36:31 AM
From: Bob Padilla
Message: Jon was one of the funnest people to be around. I will truly miss you my friend. God bless you Jon for touching so many people and I thank God for you being my friend. I am sure I will never meet another like you.
Lou, I love you and I am so sorry for the loss in your life. We will keep in touch. God bless you and hold you in the coming times....
Date: 4/22/2011 12:20:59 AM
From: Tim Cromwell
Message: Jon I will Miss you so much, you have been in my life so much for so many years. Everything from teaching me to bartend to introducing me to the love of my life. I'll miss you and your wisdom forever. Lou, I cannot imagine the how you feel, but know that we all are here for you. I truely regret not being able to be there, but if you need me I will be. Love you both. Tim
Date: 4/21/2011 6:13:23 PM
From: Leticia Newton, Lacey Kohls associate
Message: Heart-felt thoughts and prayers to Jon's family and friends...Working with Jon was great and he'd often have a funny joke or story to tell. I'll miss him much, but his laughter and spirit was infectious and I'll always remember that about him.
Date: 4/20/2011 4:40:03 PM
From: Rick and Betty Perez
Message: Lou I am so sorry to hear about Jon. You know how much we loved him and I hope he did too. Since you guys left we missed the games, laughing and hearing him call me Bitty. I never see Tigger without thinking of him.
Date: 4/20/2011 11:52:59 AM
From: Neva Spencer Pearson Beavercreek OH Kohls assoc
Message: I'm so sorry to hear about Jon's passing. He was such a fun and friendly person to work with. I know all the Beavercreek OH Kohl's people missed him terribly when he and Lois moved. I will remember him.
Date: 4/20/2011 8:14:02 AM
From: Eric Richardson
Message: i will miss we always had a lot fun when ever we got to see each other. My prayers for your family
Date: 4/19/2011 10:29:13 AM
From: Shelley Gt Falls
Message: Louee
My heart goes out to you and your families. The time Sharon and I spent with you and Jon on our trip was truly the highlight. I will always treausure that. Jon was THE ONE for you. I have never seen a couple that had the connection you two had. You were truly each others best friend. He will always be with you and everyone he touched. We are all better for knowing him.
Love, Shelley
Date: 4/18/2011 8:48:42 PM
From: Amanda Clarke Virginia Beach, Va
Message: To my Dearest Aunt Bettye, Darling Lou, Michael, Thad and Zach, I am so sorry for your loss. Jon I love you and I will never forget the way you used to pick me up and swing me around when I was a little girl until I could touch the sky, or how you use to stand in the bathroom with me showing me how to properly brush my teeth when you wanted to go to dental school. You were always so full of love, laughter and life.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
Date: 4/18/2011 8:31:55 PM
From: Carolyn Clarke
Message: Thanks for the dance. I love you Jon and Lou.
Date: 4/18/2011 1:45:21 PM
From: Jane Seaton
Message: Lois, I have thought about you almost every minute since we heard the news. I am so sorry for your loss. I never met Jon, but if he was married to you, he must have been a very special person because you are the best. Take care and see you soon. Love Jane
Date: 4/18/2011 12:22:18 PM
From: Gayla
Message: I will never forget the fun times I had at Oscar's Pub when Jon was working. He was Oscar's! We always used to joke that watching him work was worth the "price of admission". He was a kind and funny man that always made things fun. I will miss him greatly.
Lou, you are in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Gayla
Date: 4/18/2011 11:07:06 AM
From: The Barges
Message: Louee, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jon was one of a kind and will never be forgotten. I wish I had the words to say how sorry Ed and I are for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. Love, Chris, Ed, Maggie and Missy
Date: 4/18/2011 11:05:25 AM
From: Michell, Joe, Ava and Dean Raczkowski
Message: Lou,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted by the memories of Jon. We will miss him.
Date: 4/18/2011 4:28:59 AM
From: Vera, Horace, Roy & Liz Burford, UK, Anne's family
Message: Our sincere condolences for your loss you are in our prayers. May you find comfort in your time of need.
Date: 4/18/2011 4:26:35 AM
From: Anne & Nichole Tomlin
Message: Dear Lois,
I am so sorry to hear about Jon as I know he was your soulmate. I will never forget the day you both got married and Larry supporting Jon with his hand on his back to prevent him from falling. Jon will never be forgotten not while we have fond memories of him. Remeber he will always be with you and you will know it from the signs he leaves you. You will never be alone. Even though I am miles apart from you I am only a phone call away. God Bless you Lois and you know you are always in my prayers. Love Anne & Nichole.
Date: 4/17/2011 5:17:54 PM
From: Treva Daugherty McDaniel
Message: Dear Lois, Bettye, Mike
My heart and prayers are with you through this very very sad time. Jon was such a HUGH part of my teen years. I loved him dearly, so many wonderful memories and hours of doing made up dance routines (it was the disco age).Morning rides to school in Buddy's work truck with the air-horn that would be blown at kids walking to school, to borrowing Mike's sports car and thinking we were something special. I was so thrilled we were neighbors and friends..YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS God Bless you!!
Date: 4/17/2011 9:09:35 AM
From: Regina Vincent
Message: Jon what a wonderful personality you had. Working with you at Kohls was always a pleasure. Making people laugh was always something that came natural to you. Missed you will be. God Bless.
Date: 4/16/2011 11:52:48 PM
From: Hannah Snyder
Message: My thoughts and prayers go out to the Whitehead family, Jon will be truly missed at the Olympia, WA Kohl's. Rest in peace
Date: 4/16/2011 7:18:38 PM
From: Gayle Butler
Message: Lois, I will always remember Jon as someone who could make us laugh and make us happy to be around him. You and the rest of Jon's family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Date: 4/16/2011 7:06:01 PM
From: Pat Wade, M'boro, TN, Kohl's Assoc.
Message: I worked with Jon at the Beavercreek Kohl's and he was truly one of the "good guys". He never met a stranger and kept us all laughing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. God bless.
Date: 4/16/2011 4:05:14 PM
From: Tom Johnston, Xenia, Ohio, Kohls Associate
Message: To all members of Jon's Family,
Everyone who was touched by Jon's life, share in your loss and
are thinking of you. May you all find comfort with family and
friends. God Bless.
Date: 4/16/2011 3:57:14 PM
From: Julie Schwenker
Message: Jon always had such positive energy and outlook. I enjoyed the conversations we had and when we were bashing our men his words of wisdom, "That's what we men do". It was an honor to meet you and work with you at Olympia Kohl's. You will be missed.
Date: 4/16/2011 3:07:40 PM
From: Gary and Sharon Adams, COS, Co
Message: Lou, When we think of Jon, we can't help but smile, he just made people laugh. A great listener who could make everybodies problems seem to wither away. He will truely be missed by so many.
Date: 4/16/2011 12:29:53 PM
From: Kathy Bentley
Message: Will definitely miss seeing his posts on FB. Had a lively sense of humor which always made me smile.
Date: 4/16/2011 10:51:18 AM
From: Jim Finseth, Hollandale Mn.
Message: Good bye Jon, you were a good friend, smart, loving,and funny as hell! ...love and respect to all of Jons' friends and family, so sorry for you all, Jim Finseth
Date: 4/16/2011 10:37:59 AM
From: Mel and Kassi Thomas
Message: We are so very sad for your loss. Jon was such fun and outgoing person who never seemed to get down. He always had something fun and witty to say. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lois and his family. All our love.
Date: 4/16/2011 10:19:58 AM
From: Larry Casey
Message: Jon, my best friend my brother, I miss you, we've shared laughter, tears and a love for each other that will always be with me forever. There's so much more that will be remembered love ya man.
Date: 4/16/2011 9:52:42 AM
From: Susan and Megan
Message: Lois you are in our thoughts and prayers
Date: 4/16/2011 8:15:07 AM
From: Tina VanLaningham Cowen
Message: Jon was a very important part of my life in our early teens. He brought so much joy to my life. We lost touch for 30 years and it was such a blessing to catch up with him again. He will always have a place in my heart, I will miss him!
Date: 4/16/2011 8:11:03 AM
From: Donna Bell
Message: Lois.....I worked with Jon at Kohl's in Beavercreek. I am so sorry for your loss.. Jon was a true friend. He had this amazing ability to make us laugh. He charmed all that went through his line. It was a privilege to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. He will be missed by all.
Date: 4/16/2011 7:31:39 AM
From: Lori Benjamin
Message: I grew up down the street from Jon. I was younger and loved to be around him and Sandy who were best friends. I remember when his family wanted Jon to come home they would let out a great big whistle, we knew that was his cue to go home. He was always smiling and happy. He was one of the sweetest men I knew. Love you Jon, Rest in peace my friend
Date: 4/16/2011 7:20:53 AM
From: Sara [Towne] Hart
Message: Jon, you were an amazing man. You were so accepting & never passed judgement on anyone. You were a great friend; I was very lucky to know you.
Lois, I am so sorry about your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you must be going through. You will always have a family who loves & cares for you and Jon at the Beavercreek Kohl's.
May God bless your family. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Date: 4/16/2011 7:04:40 AM
From: Tami Oliver
Message: So much I could say. Jon was the kinda guy that always had your back. Always could make you laugh. He loved life.He will always be in my heart.My best memory of him,was our road trip!!! RIP Jon.
Date: 4/16/2011 7:02:11 AM
From: Diana Riley Jenkins
Message: Please accept my condolences...Jon was such a special person in my life. During high school he was one of my very best friends and after high school we both were stationed at Loring AFB. He always had a smile always positive. So glad that we all got to see him at the reunion last summer it was good sharing happy memories with him again....in one way or another he touched all of our lives in such a perfect way. Miss you my dear friend...my your family find the strengh they need right now in the memories you shared with them.
Date: 4/16/2011 6:39:27 AM
From: Shelley Smith
Message: I worked with Jon at the Kohl's in Beavercreek. He was such a good guy, made you laugh even if you were having a bad day. Loved his company and attitude towards life. Was very sad to hear the news and my thoughts are with his family. Take care.
Date: 4/16/2011 6:37:40 AM
From: Krissy Nelson
Message: Jon managed to make the mornings at Kohls very entertaining and enjoyable. He was such a sweet man. I looked forward to working with him each morning to hear his wonderful stories and to smell which cologne he picked from the beauty department each day. :) We all were so fortunate to get to know him, and he will definitely be missed.
Date: 4/16/2011 5:59:19 AM
From: Kathy Hicks
Message: Jon never met a stranger.He was a wonderful co-worker and even though he moved from Ohio thank goodness for facebook because we could all still keep up with each other.My thoughts are with you.He was one of a kind.
Sincerely,
Kathy
Date: 4/16/2011 5:31:19 AM
From: Rose Colle
Message: Jon and I worked together at the Beavercreek Kohl's. We often worked the early morning shifts together. He was such a fun person to be around. He always had a smile and could make you laugh no matter what. I was so sad to hear of his passing. He will not be forgotten, and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to call him a friend.
Date: 4/16/2011 12:01:50 AM
From: Toby Meehlhause
Message: I am so sorry for the loss of Jon he will be missed by many he was dear freind of mine
Date: 4/15/2011 9:50:05 PM
From: Cheryl Schmidt
Message: Jon was the first person I met when I came to Colorado. My brother got me off the plane and took me to Oscar's. We all had some really fun times at that bar. He was a great bartender. Lou, I am so sorry for your loss. You should have had many more years together. He always had a smile and a good word. He will be missed by many people.
Date: 4/15/2011 9:22:28 PM
From: Billy Holt
Message: You know I loved you Jon, your friend, Billy Holt.
Date: 4/15/2011 8:58:59 PM
From: Stephanie Sutton
Message: I worked at Kohl's in Beavercreek, OH with Jon. I always looked forward to working with Jon. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He truly was a great friend and will be missed dearly. To Jons' family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. He spoke of you often and truly loved you. You all are in my prayers.
Date: 4/15/2011 8:19:22 PM
From: Deborah (Kenney) Weber
Message: He was my art buddy in High School, and the days were always full of laughter. I only reconnected with him the last couple of years. He had a sense of humor that would light up a room and make my day every day. The penquin will live forever!
Date: 4/15/2011 7:45:03 PM
From: Kari Clark
Message: I am so sad to hear this and my heart is broken for the Whitehead family. Jon is one of my Kohls friends and we always had things to talk about. I know he is in a better place, but I was hoping for a longer chance to be his friend. I wish peace to you and your family and I will miss you.
Date: 4/15/2011 7:32:57 PM
From: Tina Torrez Richter
Message: I am so sorry to hear about Jon. I have a lot of fun memories of him. He could make me laugh. Rest in peace my friend.
Date: 4/15/2011 3:53:59 PM
From: Janice Walker
Message: Lois and Robbie, You are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Jon. Now you can finally get that deep breath of air whenever you want.