WHITWELL: With unimaginable pain we announce the sudden and tragic death of our beloved son, Michael LLoyd Charles Whitwell on May 21-2011. Mike was born January 24, 1982 and lived a truly full life with friends and family being the centre of his world. He spent his entire life in North Battleford. He leaves behind the love of his life, Jessica Spak, his parents, Candy and Roddy Whitwell, his sister, Brittany Whitwell, grandparents, Chuck and Bunty Keilback, and Ruth Whitwell. Aunts and Uncles, Wanda and Bob Cannon, Sherry and Arthur Bachmann, Debbie Ferner, Missy and Jody Reiter, and Rick and Pat Whitwell. Cousins, Logan and Karley Ferner, Ryan, Samantha, Andrea and Chris Whitwell, and Ava and Calder Reiter. Jessica' parents, Ed Spak and Cheryl and Glen Gantefoer,Jessica's sister Alicia (Brian) and Braylon Turner,brother Riley (Kyla),and Reese and Brienne Spak. Michael was predeceased by his Great Grandma Elsey, Grandpa Lloyd Whitwell and Uncle Kelly Ferner. He died at the place that made him the happiest, our cabin on Jackfish Lake. The funeral was held at the Don Ross Centre on Friday May 27 with family friend, Reverend Jack Carr officiating.. Pall Bearers were Curtis Fransoo, Josh Weran, Dan Christensen, Monte Migneault, Kevin Whyte, Jarret Munn, Trevor Hart and Brent L'Heureux. Honourary Pallbearers were Braylon Turner, Logan Ferner, Reese and Brienne Spak, Calder, Ava and Jody Reiter, and all others who shared Michael's life. A touching and beautiful video and musical performance was made by Sherry Bachmann and Arthur Bachmann (viola) and Jaya Hoy, (piano). A heartfelt poem was written and read by Alexis Fitch. The eulogists were long time family friends, Ben Christensen and Bernie Etcheverry. Memorials : Mike Whitwell Fund,(proceeds go to Jackfish and Murray Lake Fisheries Development c/o Battlefords and District Community Foundation P.O. Box 1302 North Battleford, Sk S9A 3L8. All donations receive charity receipts. ____________________________________________________
