We miss you Uncle Bill.

The service will be at the family plot in San Marcos' City Cemetery at 

2:00 pm on this Saturday, December 4th.

Here's the best map that we could put together. We will have a short graveside service, as was Bill's wish, and then meet at Palmer's Restaurant which is very close by and has been a favorite of the family's for many years. It's a comfortable little place in an old restored house so it fits perfectly. We have reserved their meeting room that they call "The Library" and they will be serving coffee and tea. It will be good to see all of you that can come. The service is at 2:00 and I imagine that we will be at Palmer's from 3:00 to 5:00.

Please call if you need any help understanding how to get there.

Raymond Whipple: 830-606-4045 home  830-214-3323 cell

John Whipple, Jr. (Bill's nephew) at 830-609-3423 home    210-722-6522 cell. 

Bill at probably 9 yrs old.

Bill in 1963, 15 years old, with his cousin Mike Moody on Padre Island. Bill is in the straw hat.

Bill, 20 yrs old,  at his desk at Ft. Leonard Wood in 1969. The photo on the wall is his mother in front of the Pig Stand on Broadway in San Antonio in the late 20's or early 30's. 

Bill and his sister-in-law Ann Whipple

Bill with his camera in 1972 on the day after the historic New Braunfels flood.

1971 or 72.  Bill and John Sr. and John Jr. drove motorcycles to the top of Pikes Peak. Because it was there.

1973?  Bill, Raymond and John Jr. visiting Mary Whipple's sister and her daughter on a rooftop in NYC.

William “Bill” Whipple. Age 56. Born March 23, 1948 died November 13, 2004. Son of artists Peg and Ray Whipple. Survived by brothers John L. Whipple, Sr., Raymond Whipple, Jr. and sister Phyllis “Jill” Whipple and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill Whipple was an artist and craftsman. He promoted the Coppini Academy of Fine Arts and studied modern art at the McNay Art Institute. Influenced by artist/father, major American layout artist Ray Whipple, Sr., he watched the design of logos and packages for Knowlton’s Creamery, Patio Foods, HEB, Judson Candies and Pioneer Flour Mills. Bill became an illustrator and art director for the 5th Army and was honored as an expert sharpshooter. Growing up in a classic Victorian family home in Highland Park in San Antonio spawned an appreciation for architecture. Bill single handedly restorated a three story home in Monte Vista. Bill gained a respected knowledge of antiques and Americana history through his research and by working with Phil Moran in appraising Texas estates. In addition to being an excellent modern artist, Bill Whipple had many talents including an amazing understanding of all things mechanical. He loved classic cars, film, music, shooting, horticulture and photography. The website www.tejasrecords.com/bill.htm is in his honor. In lieu of flowers, donations to the William Whipple Memorial Fund, 210-824-5368, at the McNay Art Museum to provide trips to the NcNay for San Antonio area school children. 

Graveside service at San Marcos City Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 4th at 2:00 pm.

email John Whipple, Jr. at john@tejasrecords.com

After the service, we'll put up some photos of the reception.

Thanks so much to everyone who has called. We greatly appreciate your thoughts..