Beverly and I met in DesMoines, Iowa, in 1963, and were married there on June 27, 1964.
My mother wasn't able to travel, but an aunt and uncle brought my dad and sister for the wedding. One week later, we were honored at the Whitaker Family Reunion in Harlem, Georgia, where over a hundred people gathered and listened to a tape recording of our wedding, followed by a photography session.
Beverly taught fourth grade, and I worked in downtown DesMoines for USDA Dairy and Poultry Market News. Our son David was born in DesMoines. Soon after his first birthday, we moved to Missouri for my new assignment as Officer in Charge in Jefferson City. A year later, we were moved to offices in St. Louis. Our second son Mark was born that fall. We lived for five years in Kirkwood before moving to Kansas City in 1974.
Beverly and Bob, April 5, 2008
Dave and Becky and sons Evan and Levi ---- Mark and Liz
Liz' children: Chris, Kathy, Kevin
Kevin's been to Iraq and back. Chris was an usher at his sister's wedding.
Kathy and Landon are currently stationed in Hawaii.
Evan turned 6 in August, 2008 and the next week he started Kindergarten
Papa and Mama were invited to visit Evan's class in November.
Levi turned 3 in May. By the end of the year, he was enjoying preschool and making costumes.
With little help, he put together his own Kung Fu costume and demonstrated his skills.
All the grandchildren were able to be at Mama and Papa's
for a Whitaker Christmas, December 21, 2008.
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