John Sidney Whelen

Ten years have passed. I have grown older, passed my eighties, endured the pandemic, which nearly terminated my own existence, yet my memories are still vivid, thank goodness, meaning I won't ever forget you, dear John.

Dear Mary and Patti,

I wish to let you know how moved I was to learn belatedly of Jack's demise.
The remembrance of the day when I first met Jack and you all, in 1986 has stuck with me. All the time I knew him, his pointed humor, congeniality and equanimity stood out. I have tried to follow his one time counsel : "never grow old", at least in one's mind, but don't think I can do so as well as he did.
Love to all.

Julian Besset,
228 rue Naujac,
33000 Bordeaux,...

Dear Mary and Patti-
I have thought of all of you so often over the past 34 years or so! Have always appreciated Jack's gentle kindness and his stories when we were growing up.
Almost 70 years of marriage!
My heart is with you. Many blessings and love,
Susan Bone O'Brien

Dear Patti, Marisa, and Mary
Jack was a wonderful man and I will always remember him. I loved our long conversations, his sense of humor, his curiosity, his stories, and the joy he found in simple things like taking off to find some ice cream on a hot day. I miss him.
Michael

Dear Whelen Family,

I remember Jack from way back 35 years ago. We took a field trip
with our preschool kids to Jack and Mary's Apple Farm on Morro Road
It was delightful. He loved his place and the animals he cared for.

I also knew Jack from when my late husband,Dennis Brown, and I owned the Battery Exchange.
Dennis and our son-in-law, Troy Wilson, used to look forward to visiting with Jack
when he'd drive in with his old truck. Sometimes it was...

Very sorry to read about Jacks passing. He was a very nice man. I always enjoyed meeting him down town or where ever. He was so friendly and supportive. I will always be greatful for his and your early support of my solar business. He will be missed. Michael J Emrich, Solarponics.

All of the docents, past and present, at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History send our condolences to Mary and the kids. With his twinkling blue eyes and ready wit, Jack was a fixture at the Front Desk of the Museum for many years, most recently on Sunday afternoons. Mary, too, contributed over many many years to the school programs at the Museum, notably taking reservations and wheedling docents into working. We know what a strong team they have been over so many years.