Trumond Whitney

Whitney Trumond Ralph Whitney Born Oct. 21, 1915, passed into the hands of the Lord on January 27, 2004 while in the arms of his loving daughter, Kathleen (Kathy) Gilman, at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, TX. Trumond was preceded in death by Anne Kollar Whitney, his loving wife of 41 years and by his youngest brother, Ramon D. Whitney. Trumond is survived by his daughter, Kathy Gilman of Dallas; David Gilman, San Antonio; wife, Virgie Durant Whitney, Elk River; sister, Margaret Koberstein, Phoenix; brother, Keith Whitney (Muriel), Edina; step-sister, Lucretia Whitney, CO; sisters- in-law, Josephine Kollar and Anna Kollar, Mpls; Margaret Johnstone, Hudson, WI; Debbie Whitney, Dellwood; step-children, Sandra Paige (Chuck), Elk River; Michelle Hill (Tim), Crystal; Lona Ryan (Ron), AZ; Michael Durant (Jenny), Burnsville and many nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren. Trumond, born in Atlantic, Iowa, lived most of his life in Mpls. After his marriage to Anne in 1938, he served in WW II, worked for Northwest Airlines and then became Chief of Supply at the 934th Tactical Airlift Wing, where he served for 33 years until he retired in 1976. Trumond continued to maintain true friendships with those he worked with at the base recounting stories of his famous lunchtime Pickle Parties and cribbage games. Following his "retirement," Trumond managed Insulation Systems and a Town House complex until he retired again in 1982. A devoted parishioner at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church and member of the Slovak Men's Club since 1938. Trumond was "chief cook and bottle washer"at church meals and events until moving to Elk River, MN in 2002. He married Virgie Durant in San Antonio, TX in 1993. Trumond moved to Dallas in March 2003 to be near his daughter, Kathy. They shared a very special year. Trumond was a gentle, loving man of unsurpassed generosity, who quickly found his way into the hearts of all who knew him. The twinkle in his eye, impish grin, quick wit and stories of an adventurous youth will be missed by all. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Memorial Mass Friday, FEBRUARY 27, 2004, 11 AM, Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 13th Ave. & 3rd St. NE. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at church. Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828

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Trumond Whitney

February 8, 2004

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Trumond Whitney

February 8, 2004

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