Don Ivan Whiting

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle peacefully passed from this life early Friday morning, Dec. 26, 2008.

Don was born Jan. 20, 1929, to William Henry and Leila Hill Whiting in Mapleton, Utah. He graduated from Springville High School in 1947.

Don married his eternal companion, Corinne Jensen, on Nov. 16, 1950, in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with five children who brought him much joy. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart award.

He farmed his own property in Warden for more than 30 years. After his retirement from farming, he drove a school bus for nine years. He also worked repairing cars. He was a master handyman and could fix anything.

Don was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a high priest. He enjoyed his work as a ward and stake missionary, and as an ordinance worker in the Provo Temple. He gave of himself freely to his family, friends and neighbors.

He is survived by his sweetheart, Corinne; his children, Dr. Michael Don (Karen) Whiting, Alpine; DeAnn (Ron) Delabarre, Henderson, Nev.; Todd Jensen (Charlyn) Whiting, Enumclaw, Wash.; Jana Marie (Marvin) Finster, Springville; Mindy Nadine (Tracy) Anderson, Parker, Colo. He was adored by his 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Don is also survived by his brothers, Harold (Joyce) Whiting, Mapleton; Ned Whiting, Elkridge; and a sister, Norma (Dale) Kiem, Provo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Spanish Fork Crosswinds 2nd Ward, 1167 South 1700 East, Spanish Fork, Utah. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 187 S. Main St., Spanish Fork, or on Wednesday morning at the church from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuary.com.