Jo Carol Whiteley

(age 80)

Went to be with our Savior on September 29, 2016 in Spokane, WA after a long battle with a progressive illness. She was born on June 29, 1936, in Alderson, West Virginia to Herbert & Beulah Arbaugh.

Jo Carol married her high school sweet heart, Carl, on March 23, 1955 in the Baptist Church. She was primarily a homemaker, and a devoted Air Force wife. She was the mother of five children, thirteen grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. They traveled all over the United States during Carl's 28 years of service in the Air Force. She enjoyed growing violets, gardening, sewing, and cooking. Preparing delicious meals for her large family and friends brought her great joy! She was a dedicated Christian and she served the Lord in the Base Chapel or the Baptist church closest to wherever they lived.

Jo Carol is survived by her husband of sixty one plus year, Carl; five children: Cindy (Steve) Tilque, Jeannie Whiteley, Chris (Brian) Dirks, Carla (Tim) Edwards, and James (Shelley) Whiteley; thirteen grandchildren: Christopher (Ashley) Tilque, Brian (Carly) Dirks, Holly (Adam) Jackson, Maressa Dirks, Joseph (Sara), Jamison, Caley, Jesse, & Tucker Edwards, Jacob, Jolene, James, and Joshua Whiteley; and five great grandchildren.

A private service was held at the Washington State Veteran’s Cemetery near Medical Lake, WA.

Arrangements under the direction of Ball & Dodd Funeral Home, Spokane, WA.