James T. Whiting |
| Posted 2022-05-27 by mhenderson |
| Published by Mohave Daily News Online on May 27, 2022 - Bullhead City, Arizona - It is with great sadness that the family of James T. Whiting announces his passing on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 83 years. He was born in 1939 in Los Angeles, California. Jim was a 36 year resident of Bullhead City, Arizona, and grew up in South Pasadena, California where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Susan. He worked at Meadow Gold Dairies in Pasadena, California while attending Woodbury College, Los Angeles, CA and graduated with a degree in accounting. He worked for a couple of CPA firms before becoming the controller for Futurecraft Corporation, City of Industry, CA. Later, he became the general manager of Murcole Disposal, Inc. in Compton, CA, before semi-retiring in 1985. He enjoyed the trash business and could often be heard saying, "Trash is the only business that is always picking up and never suffers a recession." In 1986, he and his wife relocated to Bullhead City to pursue business opportunities. He partnered with Glen Medlin, and later with his son-in- law, John Mieding, and friend, Brad Brown, in Tri-State Disposal, Inc. The partners later sold the business to Allied Waste; he retired in 1999. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed golfing, playing chess and softball, card games, and traveling abroad with his close friends and family. He also appreciated spending time with his grandchildren, boating, and teaching them a good work ethic. He cared about children in the community and championed the building of the Rotary Skate Park, along with many generous donors, at Rotary Park, Bullhead City, Arizona. In addition, he was a longtime Rotarian proudly donating his time to serve his community. Jim was preceded in death by his son-in-law, John Mieding. Jim leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Susan; children, Steve, Robynne, Jeff, and Ron; brother, Rick; grandchildren, James (Candace), Katie, Kyle, Joseph (Rochelle), and Jacob; great- grandchildren, Emmett, Desmond, and Clair; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at 10 am on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Valley Christian Church, 1706 N. Oatman Road, Bullhead City, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on his behalf for the Gary Keith Park to: Community Pride Advocates, INC, PO Box 22672 Bullhead City, AZ 86439. Community Pride is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization. EIN #80-0027722. Please donate to the Gary Keith Civic Center, Boys & Girls Blub, or Salvation Army. |
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