Whipple Nutley passed away peacefully into her eternal home on September 4, 2021. She lived a life devoted to serving God, her family and others, choosing to be a part of a Christian fellowship wherever she lived.
Whipple was born on August 20, 1922 on a farm in eastern Nebraska. She was the eldest child of Forrest and Glenna Leonard, growing up with sister Shirley and two brothers, Donald, and Robert. She had wonderful memories of farm life growing up.
She graduated from high school in Plattsmouth, Nebraska and then from the University of Colorado in Boulder as a music education major. She then came to Washington State where her parents had moved during World War II.
Whipple married Victor C. Nutley in 1949. Whip (as she was called in college) spent many years teaching piano in her own studio. Living in Bellevue they shared much joy in raising four sons, Craig, Kirk, Kim, and Kevin.
She served for several years as a consultant for the National Piano Foundation, traveling throughout the country to bring new concepts of music to many people. When this ended, she devoted much time to Christian work and always her family’s needs and concerns. After moving to the Issaquah area in 1991, she survived two bouts of cancer.
Whip was a member of Eastridge Church and was most active in a special prayer ministry, reaching out to those who needed encouragement or were ill. She deeply felt called to help more people know the joy of being a part of the body of Christ, especially her own family. Her spiritual heart remained strong. She was always an encourager.
Whip was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Robert and Shirley, and son Kirk. She is survived by sons Craig, Kim (Julie) and Kevin (Dani Jo); six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, brother Donald Leonard (Lorraine) and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, Eastridge Church or EvergreenHealth Hospice are suggested.
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