Jacqueline R. Whiting

Jacqueline R. Whiting, 88, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Arrangements are under the care of Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home. 

Jacqueline Rae Whiting was born in Murray, Utah, on September 12, 1936, to Clifford B. and Alyce B. Harman. She spent her early years in Granger, Utah and graduated from Cyprus High School in Magna, Utah. Jacque then attended two years of college at the University of Utah with a focus on business psychology. Then later I attended two and a half years of LDS Business School.

Jacqueline married Gary Arthur Warr in 1957. Together they had three children. Jacque then married Milton Earl McKeel in 1962, and from this union had one child. Jacqueline married Ray Glade Whiting in 2004, and the couple spent the rest of her life together.

She began her working days in 1962 under the employ of Green Giant in Buhl. Jacqueline continued to work for Weaver Produce in Buhl in 1966, followed by ten years working for Lamb Weston from 1980-1990. However, Jacque found her true passion in her role as Director of multiple senior citizens centers in Idaho. She changed many lives through this position in the counties of Buhl, Jerome, Cassia, Blaine, and Twin Falls.

Jacqueline retired in 2009 to pursue many hobbies that brought her joy. She particularly enjoyed dancing, gardening, sewing, and crafting. Jacque was also known to be an avid fan of football, her favorite team being the Patriots. She also devoted her time to being a member of the Good Sams Club.

Jacqueline was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Before all else, Jacque cherished the peace and joy her faith brought to her.

Jacqueline is survived by her husband, Ray Glade Whiting (Twin Falls, Idaho); siblings Karen Christensen and Gordon Harman; daughters Alyce Elaine Warr (Baker City, Oregon) and Jeanne Lynn Warr (Blackfoot, Idaho); son Shayne McKeel (Twin Falls, Idaho); 36 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren.

Jacqueline is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford B. Harman and Alyce B. Harman; siblings Clifford M. Harman and Shirley A. Harman Barker; and her son, Joseph R. Warr.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday evening, January 29, 2025, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 229 Park Ave. Twin Falls, Idaho, with a viewing, will be held one hour prior beginning at 12:00 pm. Interment will be held at Twin Falls Cemetery, 2350 4th Avenue East, Twin Falls, ID 83301. 

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