Fern Bradford Whitaker

Fern Bradford Whitaker passed away on May 11, 2012 at her home in Moses Lake. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 17th, at 10:30 a.m. at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Fern was born in Corinne, Utah on September 28, 1925 to Alfred and Lorinda Bradford. She attended schools in Corine and graduated from Box Elder High School. On August 27, 1943, in Brigham City, Utah, she married Lynn Whitaker and they made their home there. During this time they were blessed with four children, Roger, Dee, Linda, and Bart. In 1952 Fern and her family moved to Moses Lake and they purchased a farm in Block 42. Fern was engaged in farming all of her life. She and Lynn had been married for 64 years when he passed away in 2007. Fern enjoyed gardening, yard work, bingo, attending her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's ballgames, and her church activities. She was a member of the LDS Church (6th Ward). Fern is survived by her sons Dee (Kay) Whitaker and Bart (Penny) Whitaker, her daughter Linda (Lee) Eslick, 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Lynn, son Roger, grandson Bret, and her parents.