Alan W. Whiting

Alan Wilmarth Whiting, a 50 year resident of Crofton, Maryland, passed away at his home on August 12, 2016. He was the son of the late Charles Edward Whiting and Jesse Wilmarth Whiting.  In addition to his parents, Alan was preceded in death by his loving wife of almost 54 years, Janet Friede Whiting.  Alan is survived by his sister, Mary Ellen Winner of Denver, PA; his son Charles E. (Ned) Whiting II of Odenton, MD; his daughter Lisa Anne Whiting of Ocean City, MD; grandson Shane Andrew Whiting of North Richland Hills, TX; granddaughter, Kara Lee Whiting of Ocean City, MD; nephew Jeff Winner of Loganville, GA; nephew Robert Alan Winner of Delran, NJ; and niece Jodi Fieger of Denver, PA;  plus, other extended family members.

Born on October 16, 1931 in Evanston, Illinois, Alan attended elementary schools in Evanston, Illinois; Beverly Hills, California; and Washington D.C.  Alan attended Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Washington D.C. - Class of 1950.

During Alan’s early employment history, he was employed by Chevy Chase Paint and Hardware; Bogen’s Hardware and Appliance; Murray Hardware Company; W.S. Jenks & Son, Inc; Durst Manufacturing Company; Supplee-Biddle-Steltz Company; and Edward K. Tryon Company.  This was the beginning of a life-long interest in the hardware industry.

Alan later became employed as a manufacturers’ representative for Moulton, Stevens, Nelan Sales Associates, Exton, PA, from approximately 1964 to 1981.  The products he represented included but were not limited to: Crosman Arms, Dan Wesson Arms, High Standard Manufacturing, Hornady Manufacturing Company, Redfield Gun Sight Company, and Berkley Fishing Tackle.  He increased annual sales in three states from low six figures to mid seven figures.  This was fueled by his love for the outdoors. 

From 1981 to 1985, Alan was a principal / part-owner and office manager for Hays, Necciai, & Whiting, Inc. During this period, he traveled in 16 states. 

From 1985 to 1989, Alan was a manufacturers’ representative for Malay, Gillen, and Yearly, Incorporated, Elmhurst, NY. He increased sales from low six figures to low seven figures in six states.

From 1989 to 1990, Alan was merchandise manager for Henry’s Tackle & Sporting Goods Company, Morehead City, NC.

In the mid 1990’s, Alan worked at Wal-Mart in Bowie, MD.

Lastly, after years of retirement, Alan was ready to return to the workforce at the young age of 84.  He recently applied to become an Anne Arundel County School Crossing Guard.  He interviewed for the position; was told the interview went well; and he was looking forward to begin this new chapter of his long employment history. Not one to sit still for an extended period, Alan wanted to work, be useful, and earn a living.  No doubt the kids would have loved him and he would have taken the job very seriously. 

While younger, Alan enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. After he married Janet, his career and family became his priority.  Throughout his career, Alan was a tireless worker who often traveled throughout the mid-Atlantic region and was typically away from home a week at a time.  He once said he felt an immense pressure to provide for his family.  He took great pride in his work and was a dedicated salesman known for his integrity.  During retirement, he helped care for his wife, Janet and his granddaughter, Kara.  Whether known as Alan, the Ol’ Buffalo, PawPaw, Baboo, or “Just Al,” he was a friend to many and was always ready to lend a helping hand.  He dearly loved his sister, children, grandchildren, and sorely missed his beloved wife.  He and Janet are now reunited.   

If so inclined, in lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Alan’s memory to Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) Foundation, 2000 Medical Parkway, Belcher Pavilion, Suite 604, Annapolis, MD 21401.  Web:  https://give.aahs.org/

Alan was a strong advocate of AAMC and credits them with extending his life many times.  If you could hear him now, he’d say, “Go to ‘Dare to C.A.R.E.’ and get scanned!”  Web: http://www.aahs.org/vascular/screening.php                

All immediate services are private.  There will be a Celebration of Life service at a later date.

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