WHITING, Frank M. 12/5/1932 - 11/26/2017
Frank M. Whiting passed away November 26, 2017, at the age of 84. A native of Tucson, Frank was the son of F. Marion and Jean (Barringer) Whiting. Frank earned a master's and a doctorate in animal science from the University of Arizona. He worked for United Dairymen of Arizona before joining the UA faculty in 1965. He was a dedicated advisor, helping students further their education and fulfill life goals. He was recognized with the A+ Advisor award and a Lifetime Achievement award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. A lifelong cowboy, Frank loved working round-ups and participating in ranch work on the UA's V Bar V Ranch and family ranches. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, welding and leather work. But what he enjoyed most of all was spending time with family and friends. Frank was known for always helping a friend in need, and will be remembered for his witty charm and his knack for storytelling. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Pat (Lacy); daughters, Jamie Holehan (Patrick) and Linda Bylina (John); grandchildren, Sterling, Megan, Ian Holehan; Lea and Andrea Bylina; sister, Shirley Schiever; brother, Bill Whiting (Marty) and many nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UA College of Agriculture Animal Science Scholarship, c/o University of Arizona CALS, Forbes Building Room 325, P.O. Box 325, Tucson, AZ 85721 or Trinity Presbyterian Church.