Obituaries Related to "Whitaker" from New York Times Archive
Ewen Whitaker, Who Guided NASA to the Moon, Dies at 94
Mr. Whitaker had no formal training as an astronomer, but he used his unparalleled knowledge of the lunar surface to select landing sites for spacecraft.
Jack Whitaker, Emmy-Winning Sportscaster, Dies at 95
He covered all areas of sport, from baseball and football to golf and the Olympics, but he was perhaps best known for his graceful essays.
Pernell Whitaker, Champion in Four Boxing Classes, Dies at 55
A defensive master, Whitaker “could stand in front of you and you couldn’t find him,” one boxing announcer said. He died after being struck by a car in Virginia.
Ewen Whitaker, Who Guided NASA to the Moon, Dies at 94
Mr. Whitaker had no formal training as an astronomer, but he used his unparalleled knowledge of the lunar surface to select landing sites for spacecraft.
James Whitaker, King of Royal Reporters, Dies at 71
For 45 years, Mr. Whitaker managed to keep good relations with those he covered, even though he sometimes used tactics associated with the tabloid press.
Robert Whitaker, the Beatles’ Photographer, Dies at 71
Mr. Whitaker’s most talked-about work was the so-called “butcher cover” of the Beatles’ “Yesterday and Today,” which was pulled from store shelves.
Obituary: Rodney Whitaker, 74, wrote under pen name ofTrevanian
Rodney Whitaker, Writer, Is Dead at 74; Best Known as Trevanian
Rodney Whitaker, writer best known by one of his many pen names, Trevanian, dies at age 74 (M)
Paid Notice: Deaths WHITAKER, PATRICIA WING
WHITAKER-Patricia Wing. Died March 21, 2003 in Bradenton, FL. Born February 1930 in NYC. Daughter of L. Stewart Wing and Marjorie W. Clark. Graduated from Brearley School, Foxcroft School and Barnard College. Mother of Amanda W. Lough of Columbia, SC and Caleb C. Whitaker IV of Phoenix, AZ. Grandmother of Michael, Caroline and Katherine Lough. Private services held in Bradenton, FL on March 25.
Paid Notice: Deaths WHITAKER, DR. JOHN N.
WHITAKER-Dr. John N. The volunteers and staff of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society wish to express deep sorrow on the passing of Dr. John N. Whitaker, 60, of Birmingham, AL, who died August 29. Dr. Whitaker had served as professor and chair of the Dept. of Neurology at the Univ. of Alabama since 1985, and was president of the American Neurological Association from 1995-97. Since 1998 he served on the National Board of Directors of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), where he wa ...
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Sonny Jurgensen, One of N.F.L.’s Greatest Passers, Dies at 91
The Hall of Fame quarterback threw 255 touchdown passes with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins.
Myra MacPherson, Who Wrote Wrenchingly About Vietnam Vets, Dies at 91
A political reporter at The Washington Post, she wrote the book “Long Time Passing,” about the Vietnam War’s social, political and psychological aftereffects.
Ted Berger, Indefatigable Patron of Artists and Schools, Dies at 85
As head of the New York Foundation for the Arts, he oversaw almost $23 million in grants and helped bring arts education to struggling schools.
Mickey Lolich, Detroit’s Hero of the 1968 World Series, Dies at 85
Pitching for the Tigers, he notched three complete-game victories in defeating the St. Louis Cardinals for the championship, earning the Series’ M.V.P. honors.
Lee H. Hamilton, Congressman Who Helped Lead a 9/11 Inquiry, Dies at 94
A moderate Democrat from Indiana for 34 years, he chaired the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committees and helped investigate the Iran-contra scandal and the Sept. 11 attacks.
Virginia Oliver, Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ and Folk Hero, Dies at 105
She fished off the New England coast for more than 80 years, and intended to continue until she died. “It’s not hard work for me,” she said at 101.
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