Anne Rollinson Whitney

Anne Rollinson WHITNEY Born in New York on June 5, 1953, Anne Rollinson Whitney died on January 24, 2007, in Los Angeles, California. A descendent of Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin, Anne lived an extraordinary life. She grew up in Brooklyn Heights, New York and attended the Rogers Hall boarding school, where she was a National Merit Scholar, and Bradford College. She became a professional model with the Eileen Ford Agency and traveled extensively for her work throughout North America and Europe. She married in Los Angeles, moving shortly thereafter to Kirkland, Washington. A devoted mother, she chose to table her career to be at home with her only child. During this time, Anne earned her black belt in Karate and in 1987 became the Washington State Karate Champion, besting male and female competitors. She also served the community by volunteering for several Eastside charitable organizations and tirelessly supporting the arts. An accomplished cook and entertainer, she routinely hosted exquisite dinner parties for dear friends and family. Years later, she embarked on a professional journey in another highly competitive arena, the finance industry. Anne rose to the position of Vice President, Private Banking and Investing for Key Bank. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2000, she took an extended medical leave from the job in which she excelled and took such pride. A woman of elegance, great passion and intellect, she led her life with purpose and grace, touching everyone she met, cultivating deep and lasting friendships. She is survived by her daughter, Anaka Whitney Price of Beverly Hills, California, and her sisters, Claudia Whitney of Munich, Germany, and Susan Whitney Perdon, of New York, and two nieces and two nephews. A Service will be held on February 2, 2007 at the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, California. Flowers can be sent to the Santa Barbara Cemetery; remembrances may be sent to the American Cancer Society.