Ann Elizabeth Whittaker1

F, #39751, b. Nov 3, 1909, d. Jan 29, 2013
Pedigree

Family

Ora Morse Huntoon b. Aug 21, 1897, d. Feb 24, 1984

Chronological Events

Birth*Nov 3, 1909 Ann Elizabeth Whittaker was born on Nov 3, 1909 at Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, United States.1,2 
Marriage*Apr 16, 1965 She married Ora Morse Huntoon, son of Arthur Curtice Huntoon and Ethlyn A. Eastman, on Apr 16, 1965 at Riverside, Riverside County, California, United States.1,2 
Death*Jan 29, 2013 Ann Elizabeth Whittaker died on Jan 29, 2013, at age 103 at Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States.1 
ObituaryJan 31, 2013  OBITUARY: Elizabeth W. Huntoon, a resident of North Hill, Needham, MA, formerly of Wellesley Hills passed on January 29 at age 103. She was the widow of the late Ora Morse Huntoon. Upon his retirement as a Vice President of the Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., they moved from Wellesley to Palm Springs, CA, where they resided for 16 years. Subsequently, they moved East again to Williamsburg, VA. When widowed, Mrs. Huntoon returned to New England, moving into North Hill, where she has resided for the last twenty-eight years. An active church member, Mrs. Huntoon conducted an extensive one-on-one ministry that involved individuals all over the United States and international for more than 70 years. She was often called to address church groups throughout North America. A dedicated supporter of higher education she enabled many young acquaintances to complete their education at, among other institutions, Dartmouth, Harvard, and Phillips Academy Andover. She was an avid international traveler, especially in the Far East, and had particular interests in Oriental art. She maintained an informal business importing art and furniture from China, Korea, and Japan. Though not technologically educated, she was keenly interested in technological progress and recognized the good that it was bringing to humanity. She participated in providing start-up capital to a number of new ventures, independent of typical investment channels. She is survived by three nephews, Peter K. Beck of Louisville, KY; Timothy K. Beck of San Diego, CA; Arthur C. Huntoon of Cape Elizabeth, ME; and by five grandsons, Steven M. Keller of Northport, NY; James W. Keller of Charlotte, NC., Burton R. Lester, Jr. of San Antonio, TX, Alan K. Lester of Walpole, MA, and David R. Lester of Syracuse NY. A private memorial service will be held. Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home in Needham.

Published in The Wellesley Townsman from January 31 to February 7, 2013.1
 
Burial*Feb 4, 2013 She was buried on Feb 4, 2013 at Contoocook Village Cemetery, Contoocook, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 151895859.3 

Citations

  1. [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.
  2. [S802] Site - Ancestry.com, online at http://www.ancestry.com
  3. [S58] Gravestones - Death Cert, Find-A-Grave, BillionGraves, #19.