Mary Jane Whitaker

Sept. 10, 1925 –– May 26, 2017

Mary Jane Whitaker passed away May 26, 2017, at Alpine House in Joseph.

She was born Sept. 10, 1925 in Philadelphia to Albert Hodkinson and Marie Thompson.

Mary married Robert Mansel Whitaker in Yuma, Ariz., in 1946. She had lived in Pomona, Calif., for many years working for General Dynamic prior to retirement. She also resided in Claremont, Calif., and Lincoln City, Ore.

She loved being involved with her family, crocheting and playing bingo.

She is survived by three children: Barbara Moyer of Joseph, Ore,; Wayne Whitaker of California and James Whitaker of Nevada; also four great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Brian.

A celebration of life is 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at Joseph Cemetery. Archie Hook is the officiant.

Memorial donations preferred to Alpine House.