Harold Ray Whittle

Harold Ray Whittle
September 1, 1926 ~ May 22, 2017

Harold Ray Whittle passed away on May 22, 2017 at home in Montrose, Colorado. He was born on September 1, 1926 in Sedalia, MO to Arthur and Sallie (Long) Whittle.
He married June I. Storrer on February 5, 1950 in Emporia, Kansas. Harold loved his family, jeeping, camping, hunting, fishing, and exploring his beloved Colorado. He served in the US Navy during World War II in the Pacific theater.
He owned retail shoe stores in Winfield, and Ark City, Kansas and was also a wholesale shoe salesman. He was a member of Montrose United Methodist Church, the American Legion and also BPOE for over 60 years.
He is survived by his wife of the home, daughters Carol (Elizabeth) Perdomo (Father Antonio) of Pharr, TX and Nancie Rotherham of Montrose, CO, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, and brother Lester Whittle of Corvallis, OR as well as foster son Doug Bement (Lyn) of Front Royal, VA. Mr. Whittle’s parents and 6 siblings preceded him in death. A Celebration of Life in his honor will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to HopeWest Hospice, 725 S. 4th Street, Montrose, CO. 81401. Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory in Montrose is assisting the family.