Robert Whitten

Robert A. (Bob) Whitten Robert Whitten was age 91, born on July 5, 1921 in Minneapolis, MN. He died December 1, 2012 at Grand Arbor in Alexandria. Preceded in death by his parents Roland and Adeline (Remick) Whitten, brother Ted and sister Joye. Bob is survived by his wife Shirley of sixty- seven years; children Barbara of Colorado Springs, Bob Jr. (Dea) of Ely, MN, Jake of Alexandria, Betsy (Jerry) of Sandstone, MN and David (Jane) of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; eight grandchildren Rebecca (Tyler), Ben, Penelope, Jake, Dana (Derek), Tory, Jack and Nathan; four great grandchildren, Abi, Emma, Caty, and Finn; sisters June Garrison and Pat Collins; sister-in-law Sally Gardner (Clayton) and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob graduated from West High School in Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific from July 1942 to December 1944. Bob?s career was in sales management. He had his own business as a manufacturers representative selling pump and well supplies. Over the years Bob was passionate about many hobbies including duck hunting, sailing, gardening, tennis, and cross-country skiing. Above all Bob was devoted to his family. He considered the raising of his five children to be his primary goal and achievement. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 10 AM at Congregational UCC Church, with the Rev. Scott Keehn officiating. There will be a one-hour visitation prior to the service at the church. Memorials, if desired, should be directed to Marine Toys for Totts Foundation, Gift Processing Center, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria www.andersonfuneral.net