Theron Ross Whipple Sr

Theron R. Whipple Sr., 79, of Aztec, went to his heavenly home on Monday, July 13, 2015, in his home. He was born Jan. 22, 1936, in Willamsport, Pa., to Tyson R. Whipple and Bessie Wright. Theron was a member of Boilermakers Local 627 for 50 yeas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Flora Vista. While in Gifford, Ill., he attended St. Paul's Free Lutheran Church. Dad loved camping, fishing, four wheeling, woodworking, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. In 1996, he retired and enjoyed traveling and seeing the world. He is survived by his present wife Bernice A. Vermillion Whipple; son Theron "Terry" (Trish) Whipple, Jr.; daughters Nancy (Richard) Henley, Donna (Dennis) Martin, Doris (Don) Lee, Connie (Jerry) Stevens; stepson Dan (Leslie) Vermillion, Dave (Cecelia) Vermillion; stepdaughter Debbie (Scott) Remington; nine grandkids, ten great-grandkids, eight step-grandkids; two step-great-grandkids; two sisters, Annabelle Wagner and Irene Campbell; and sister-in-law Judy Trautner. Theron was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Shirley Edwards Whipple; brothers, Tyson R. Whipple Jr. and Wayne Whipple; and one sister Mary Cohick. A viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home. A celebration of Theron's life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at First Baptist Church of Flora Vista, 23 Road 3500 in Flora Vista. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Children's Haven International of Pharr, Texas or the USO. Theron's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688.