In Memory Of
Randall A. Whelpley
1949
2018
Randall A. Whelpley
September 3, 1949 — March 3, 2018
Randall A. "Randy" Whelpley, 68, Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Midland Hospice House.
Randy was born September 3, 1949 in Manhattan, the son of Robert and Mary Whelpley. He graduated from Holton High School in 1967 and attended McPherson College.
He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1970 to 1974.
He was employed as a project manager at Interior Contractors for over 34 years.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the American Legion.
Randy married Marjorie "Marge" Roorda on January 22, 1971 in McPherson. His wife of 47 years survives. Other survivors include sons, Kyle (Ashley) Whelpley, Leavenworth, Bryce (Heather) Whelpley, Topeka; grandchildren, Samantha, Brodie, Keaton and Olivia; brothers, Kevin Whelpley, McPherson and Tom Lloyd, Williamsburg, VA; nephew, Joshua Lloyd; and niece, Amanda Lloyd. He was preceded in death by his parents; and nephew, Lee Zimmerman.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2018 at First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.
Randy suggests casual clothing for the visitation and service.
Memorial contribution may be made to the V.A. Voluntary Services, c/o Denise Cunningham, 2200 SW Gage, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
Randy was born September 3, 1949 in Manhattan, the son of Robert and Mary Whelpley. He graduated from Holton High School in 1967 and attended McPherson College.
He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1970 to 1974.
He was employed as a project manager at Interior Contractors for over 34 years.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the American Legion.
Randy married Marjorie "Marge" Roorda on January 22, 1971 in McPherson. His wife of 47 years survives. Other survivors include sons, Kyle (Ashley) Whelpley, Leavenworth, Bryce (Heather) Whelpley, Topeka; grandchildren, Samantha, Brodie, Keaton and Olivia; brothers, Kevin Whelpley, McPherson and Tom Lloyd, Williamsburg, VA; nephew, Joshua Lloyd; and niece, Amanda Lloyd. He was preceded in death by his parents; and nephew, Lee Zimmerman.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2018 at First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.
Randy suggests casual clothing for the visitation and service.
Memorial contribution may be made to the V.A. Voluntary Services, c/o Denise Cunningham, 2200 SW Gage, Topeka, KS 66614.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Randall A. Whelpley, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, March 8, 2018
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Memorial Service
Friday, March 9, 2018
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
First United Methodist Church
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