Alan Whittaker

 Alan was born and raised in Quincy, MA. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Sandy Whittaker, three children, Mark, Cindy, David, and five grandchildren, Aaron, Nathan, Olivia, Matthew, and Mary.

Alan was a decorated 32-year USAF Veteran of the Vietnam and the Cold war. He was a Bronze Star medal airman, combat control technician, and air traffic controller. He traveled the world extensively with his family. He served four tours in Europe including France and Germany. After his military career, he worked for several defense contractors including Advanced Technology, System Control Technology (SCT) and SAIC. He was a 4th generation, 48-year freemason and member of Eiffel Military Lodge #855 Bitburg Germany, Robert White Lodge #67 Martinsburg W.V. AF & AM, A 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason Valley of Fort Worth, TX, AASR and a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, Moslah Shrine Fort Worth, TX.

Alan will be laid to rest at the DFW National Cemetery on May 27, 2023 at 9:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, his family would encourage donations to be made in his memory to the Shriners Hospitals for Children using the link below https://www.moslahshrine.org/fundraiser/hospital-fundraiser/

WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME:

When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand. That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand; The angel said my place was ready, In Heaven far above, And that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But when I walked through Heaven’s Gates, I felt so much at home, for God looked down, smiled at me. And told me “Welcome Home.” So when tomorrow starts without me, Don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart.
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