John Whitted

John M. Whitted January 9, 1926-May 26, 2013 Mr. John M. Whitted, 87, of La Porte, Indiana, died Sunday May 26, 2013 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born January 9, 1926 in St. Petersburg, Florida, the son of George B. Whitted and Beatrice (Pepperdine) Whitted. John was owner of Industrial Combustion Engineers in Gary, Indiana. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Kiwanis, and was an Eagle Scout. He served on the LaPorte Hospital Board. John was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp. during WW II. He enjoyed woodworking, and working with stained glass. He especially enjoyed traveling and camping with his family. On July 1, 1950, in Hammond, IN, he married Georgia (Schultz) Whitted who survives. He is also survived by his 5 daughters - Lynn (Lee) Christopher of Houston, TX, Beth (Peter Rodgers) Whitted of Columbus, OH, Jill (Al) Cummins of Seattle, WA, Carol Crocker of San Diego, CA, Jean (Robert) Stitt of San Diego, CA; 10 grandchildren; Scott, Jenna, Peter, Max, Rachel, Sierra, Robert, Marshall, Rayne, Hunter; sister - Dorothy Hartman of Chicago, IL., and brother - James Whitted of Munster, IN. John was preceded in death by his parents, son, Thomas, daughter, Jan, and brother, Jerry Whitted. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Indiana. There will be no visitation. A Life Celebration will be held. Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church in LaPorte with Rev. Evan Lash, officiating. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: First United Methodist Church, Avon Breast Cancer Foundation or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John M. Whitted please visit our Sympathy Store.