John P. Whitaker, resident of Chandler, AZ, passed away on April 19, 2025 at the age of 85.
John was born and raised in Myrtle Point, OR. He went to Oregon State University where he earned a degree in Pharmacy. John moved to Arizona in the early 1960s and worked as a Pharmacist in Arizona until he retired. He also served in the United States Air Force and the Air Force reserves until 1974. John married Marvel M. Marr (1965-2003) and later married Dorothy C. Kim (2004 – 2020). John is survived by son Blaine (Cindy); daughter Alyssa (Jason) Bjornholt, 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, brothers Bob(Nancy) and Bruce(Janny), and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Please remember our dad for all the good times he had with family and friends. The Whitaker family kindly request that memorials be made to the American Heart Association in John's name or a memorial of your choosing.

Arrangements were cared for by Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery 7900 E Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85207. (480) 832-2850