Simply CremationJohn I. Whitmyer
Mr. John Irvin Whitmyer, 89 of Okemos, Michigan died on September 8, 2022 in Sun City, Arizona. He was born June 26, 1933, to John F. Whitmyer and Naomi Whitmyer (Wilkins) in Okemos, Michigan.
He served in the United States Army from 1956-1957 as a SP-3 (T).
John was a member of the Okemos Community Church, an MSU Bachelor’s Degree graduate, and he held two Master’s Degrees from Western Michigan.
He is survived by his sons, John R. Whitmyer (Darla), and Joseph Whitmyer. His grandchildren: Jody Raffler (Richard), Jamie Whitmyer-DeYoung (Ben), Jessica Crawford (John) as well as his great-grandchildren: Naomi Pumford, Lydia Pumford, Logan Raffler, and Anna Crawford.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery D. Whitmyer, as well as his siblings, and loving parents.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring to make memorial donations may consider the Okemos Community Church, Okemos Lodge252, FAM, or a charity of their choosing.
A memorial service will be held at the Okemos Community Church on Friday, September 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow.
My deepest condolences to John, Joseph, and the rest of Mr. Whitmyer’s family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
“Jack” was the last of what I called “the old timers” at OCC. I grew up in the church, but moved away for many years. When I came back, there he was! And a few others I remembered from my youth, but the others are gone now. I fondly remember him driving the school bus when I was a kid, way out to Cornell School—seemed like it was in the wilderness!
Jack has been my best friend for the past 44 years. I can never remember a time when he wasn’t there for me and my family. Every time, I see a rose, I think of him and what a kind, compassionate, generous and loving man he was. The hole in my heart will never be filled.
I just learned that Jack passed and we are so sorry!! I was concerned when we didn’t receive his annual Christmas card and letter.
Jack was the most honest individual I have ever had the pleasure to know and a hard worker. He loved his family and friends. If he was your friend you were blessed. I was blessed and I will always be thankful for having him in my life. Larry and I were both so pleased that Jack made it a point to visit us in Missouri a few years ago while passing through the state with his dear friend.