Friend James Whitlock

Jan. 21, 1923 May 15, 2011

Friend James "Jim" Whitlock, born January 21, 1923 in Columbia, South Dakota; son of Frank Jay and Esther Osborne Whitlock, passed away at the age of 88 at his home in Long Beach, California, having led a full and active life. Jim served 22 years in the US Navy retiring as a Chief Petty Officer and is a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a part of the Sino-American Cooperative Organization (SACO) during WW II, stationed in China, gathering intelligence and performing operations into Japan. He remained in touch with many of his fellow veterans attending SACO and ship reunions across the country. Upon retirement from the US Navy, he worked 25 years for the City of Los Angeles Public Works Department. He enjoyed traveling the country visiting the national parks, and was an avid Notre Dame and St. Louis Cardinal fan. He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary Catherine Coffey Whitlock. He is survived by his four children, Judi Battey (George), Mike Whitlock (Julie), Tom Whitlock, and Janie Oetken (Rodger); and grandchildren, Nikki, Jacquie, Mollie, and Patrick; and his sister, Katherine Whitlock Andrecht of San Diego, and many nieces and nephews. Jim was loved by his family, a very proud American and veteran, and a friend to many. Funeral services and mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2011, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 6220 Willow St., Long Beach. He will be laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery. Please sign the guest book at www.luybenfamilyd-m.com

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