Robert Eccles Whiting

Robert Eccles Whiting, age 53, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on April 7th, 2008 after a long struggle with cancer and other health problems.Robert was born in 1954 to John and Lucille Cameron Whiting in Salt Lake City, Utah. As a youth he was animated and active. He participated in various sporting, church, and social events. He graduated from Palm Springs High School before serving a faithful LDS mission in the Australia Northeast Mission. Upon return from his mission he attended Brigham Young University where he met his life long love, Dorothy Johnson.Robert and Dorothy were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1977. They spent the majority of their life together in Orem, Utah where they raised their three boys. Robert pursued a career in the fuel equipment industry. He spent his recent years enjoying time with family and friends.Hard work was an integral part of Rob's life. He excelled in everything that he put his heart into. He enjoyed sports, work, and cars. He was an exceptional water skier and tennis player. The people he associated with had a great love for him and his enthusiastic, friendly personality. Of his many church callings, he loved working with the youth most.Rob had a deep love for his family. His greatest accomplishment was raising his three boys. He loved them dearly and was proud of the men they have become. He was an incredible son, husband, father, and grandfather. Rob loved children (especially his grandchildren) and always had a pocketful of candy for disbursement at church. His big heart touched many people and he always let them know how much he cared.Our hearts ache for the memories we could have had and we treasure those we do have. We love you Rob, Son, Brother, Dad, "Bocky". We express our gratitude for those who have been there for our family.Robert is survived by his love, Dorothy; his parents, John and Lucille; his sons, Robert (Kaily), David (April), and Scott (Malarie); his brothers and sisters, Randy, Sue Ann, Teresa, and Jeff; and his grandchildren, Jakson, Susie, and Quincy.Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 12, 2008, 11:00 a.m. in the Canyon View Stake Center, 575 East 800 North, Orem, Utah. Friends may come Friday, April 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Stake Center, and Saturday morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to BergMortuary.com. Published in the Daily Herald on 4/10/2008.