STANLEY E. WHITING

Stanley E. Whiting, 76, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011, at the Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2011, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street, Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday evening at the chapel. Stan was born October 26, 1934, in Independence, MO, to Julian and Violet (Vargason) Whiting and has been a life long area resident graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1952. He had worked for Armco Steel Company for 30 years until he retired in 1989. He was an accomplished pilot who built racing airplanes. He also enjoyed vintage cars, motorcycles and square dancing. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ. He was also a member of vintage motorcycle clubs and the Possum Trot Air Force. He was married to Shirley Elaine (Guest) on November 22, 1953, she survives of the home. He is also survived by a daughter, Jill McCarty of Independence, MO; a son, Ronald Whiting of Odessa, MO; a brother, Daryl Whiting of Blue Springs, MO; a sister, Mary Worden of Higginsville, MO; a son-in-law, Kenny McCarty of Independence, MO; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Kansas City Hospice House 12000 Wornall Rd., KC, MO 64145. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel, (816) 373-3600.) Speaks Suburban Funeral Home, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64051, 816-373-3600