Herbert “Herb” Whitmore

Herbert “Herb” Whitmore died in Goodyear Arizona on November 19^th, 2019 of natural causes. He was born on May 11^th, 1936, To Raymond and Laura Whitmore, St. Joseph, Missouri.  Herb proudly served in the United States Navy as a Seaman recruit from 1956-1958.

In 1959 Herb met his future wife Janet, four months later Herb and Janet were married and went on to spend 60 years,4 months, 15 days together in marital bliss.

Herb was a man of many hobbies. During the ’60-’70s, Herb dove for abalone along the California coast. Herb was a member of the Four Ever Four Cylinder car club and was a master at restoring Model “A” Fords, for many years. He participated in many racing competitions throughout California and the Midwest. Herb also found a passion for making and selling custom knives.

Herb will always be remembered for his happy go lucky attitude and the deep memories he made with his friends and family.

Herb was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Kathy Flook and Phyllis Prince. He is survived by his long loving wife Janet, two sons, Herb Jr. and John, two brothers, Harold and Harry Whitmore. Close friends Victor J.R. Garcia, Ron and Valerie Schwartz.