June 11, 1923 – November 5, 2017
Dr. Robert P. Whitaker Passed on to be with Jesus, surrounded by his family, November 5, 2017. He was born in Whittier, CA in 1923. He served in the Army Veterinary Corps from 1943-46. His regard for animals led him to graduate from Washington State University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1954. Bob loved his profession, and spent 28 years in his practice, Clover Park Veterinary Hospital, in Lakewood, WA. Bob met and married the love of his life, Jean, while at WSU. They were married for 68 years. He is survived by his wife Jean, his daughters Mary Kay and Lynn, his son Steve, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Bob’s honor at 11:00 AM November 10, 2017 at Mission Woods Presbyterian Church, 2003 Taylor Street, Edgewood, WA. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Washington State Veterinary Scholarship Fund, or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on Nov. 8, 2017