WHITMAN, Barbara


Barbara Whitman, 74, entered into rest May 11, 2009. She worked for the BIA as a cook at the Casa Blanca Day School for 37 years. She was preceded in death by her son Laddie A. Baptisto. She is survived by three daughters: Cynthia L. Baptisto, Delores E. Tate and Janice G. Whitman; 20 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Andrea and Jannette Stepp. Services were held at 152 E. Sacaton Rd., Sacaton, Friday, May 15, 2009. Rosary at 6:00 pm. Traditional Maricopa cremation ceremony. Burial to follow at the East Sacaton Cemetery. Arrangements by Bunker's Garden Chapel. May 15, 2009 Casa Grande Dispatch