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Whiting -- Clifford"Red" Whiting, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died Thursday, August 12, 1999. He is survived by his daughter, Jean Whiting of Las Vegas, NM; nephew, Robert Ray of Phoenix, AZ; nieces, Eileen McClinton of Horatio, AR, Rita Craig and Penny Ray, both of Phoenix, AZ; close friend, Gerald Johnson of Albuquerque; and companion, Charlie. Mr. Whiting was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie O. Whiting in 1993. He was born in St. Johns, AZ. Mr. Whiting started work in 1929 for the B.I.A. in Fort Defiance, AZ. He retired from the Bureau of Indian Affair Branch of Plant Design and Construction in 1966. After he retired, Mr. Whiting was elected President of the Albuquerque Chapter of National Association Retired Federal Employees and later was elected President of the N.A.R.F.E. State Chapter. Mr. Whiting was the original chairman of the State Commission on Aging and served on the National Council on Aging. He was an administrative assistant to Lt. Governor Roberto Mondragon. Mr. Whiting was an avid genealogist and served as director of the L.D.S. Family History Center, located at 1100 Montano NW. His hobbies included construction and gardening. Mr. Whiting was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Montano Chapel, 1100 Montano NW, with Bishop Carl Osborn officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
        Published on: Sun August 15, 1999