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Robert B. Whitham, 71, died on Wednesday, November 15, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Wanda L. Whitham and four children who enriched his life, David Whitham and his wife, Elizabeth and their son, Teo of Edgewood, Nancy Whitham of Portland, OR, Judith Hubbard and her husband, Manuel Ontiveros of Albuquerque, David Hubard and companion, Stephanie Weaver of Tijeras; sisters, Dorothy Lovering, and Marilyn Hall; brothers, Hugh Whitham, and wife, Barbara, and Richard Whitham, all who live in Vermont. Robert was born in South Royalton, VT on April 24, 1935. He was known to his friends and family as Bob. In the mid-1950s, he was stationed at Sandia Base for one and a half years. He graduated from Bentley College of Accounting and Finance (Boston) and received BSBA and a Master of Arts degree from Suffolk University (Boston). After moving back to Albuquerque in 1962, he received Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Philosophy Degree from the University of New Mexico. Robert was a university professor for 15 years. He received his Certified Public Accountant certificate in 1964 and had a CPA practice for a number of years. Robert was also a manager of internal audits for the City of Albuquerque for 12 years. His articles on education, accounting, internal auditing and internal audit reports were published in professional publications. In 1990 as a hobby he began freelance writing and photography. His articles and photographs were published in New Mexico magazine, Runner's World, in-flight magazines, and many other regional and national publications. Known throughout his life for his sense of humor, in the 1980s he performed 100 nights a year for five years as a standup comic in venues from New Mexico to New York City. He was a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque, American Institute of CPA's, New Mexico Society of CPA's, South West Writers and Enchanted Lens Camera Club. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, November 18, 2006, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300 Albuquerque, NM 87111. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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