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Sterling Elmer "Bud" Whaley (b. 23 Jan 1925, d. 17 Nov 1999)

Sterling Elmer "Bud" Whaley (son of Otto Edward Whaley) was born 23 Jan 1925 in Huntington Park, Los Angeles, CA, and died 17 Nov 1999 in Harrisville, Weber, Utah.

Notes for Sterling Elmer "Bud" Whaley:
Children of 2nd wife - Intha - sealed to this couple: Luana, Don, Arlis
and Mike sealed to parents in Salt Lake Temple on April 7, 1976. Victor
was sealed to them in the Los Angeles Temple March 24, 1978.

copy of Bud's Birth certificate from Huntington Park, CA. REsided at 1415 California Avenue, Huntington Park, CA. Otto was 35 at his birth, Mary was 29. copy of his marriage certificate shows him to be 21 at the time he was married and a parts clerk in the automobile industry. Dolores was 18 and in sales.

article about Bud's engagement to Dolores shows him to be the son of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Swanson of Reeds Port. Oregon. He served in the navy for three years as storekeeper firsst class. Previous to that time he attended the schools at Huntington Park. The announcement was made at a dinner on July 4 in the home of Whaley's twin sister , Mrs. Bruce E. Robinson of San Francisco.

Have in hand a RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT - Book 47 page 386 -- 62-7719 in the Anchorage Recording District - dated 10 May 1962 (in file)

copy of Patriarchal Blessing (in file): Longview, Texas Stake, NO. 1406, March 23, 1980 in Gilmer, Texas.
A Blessing given by W. Moroni Hamberlin, Patriarch, upon the head of Sterling Elmer Whaley, son of Otto Whaley and Mary Ann Sago, born June 23, 1925 at Huntington Park, Los Angeles, California.
Dear Brother Sterling Elmer Whaley, in the name of our beloed Savior, Jesus Christ, and by the authority of the holy Melchizedek Priesthood which I bear, as Stake Patriarch in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and according to your desires, and your wish, I place my hands upon your head and seal and confer upon you this patriarchal blessing, that it might strengthen you wherein you might be weak and make you strong.
You were faithful and true in the spirit world and it was because of your faithfulness, your obedience and your diligence there, that you were appointed to come to this earth in this glorious dispensation in the gospel, and repentence is here upon this earth. Now there has been a curtain drawn, you do not remember the promises that you made to our Heavenly Father that if He would permit you to come to this earth, you would keep His commandments and walk uprightly before Him. You have completed that part, you have kept your first estate, now if you will keep this, your second estate, you will be added upon forever and ever. The Lord is pleased with your life at this time and you are one of the choice spirits that was held back to come to the earth in this glorious dispensation.
You shall be a great influence over those with whom you come in contact. You will bring many souls into the fold of Christ. The Lord loves you for the integrity of your heart, for your willingness to listen, to be obedient to those with whom you work and those that are in authority over you. You may think that you have come to a point where your work is not very valuable, but it is very valuable. You are in just the very beginning of the positions that you will be called to in this church to serve the Lord as you keep His commandments. He will come to your aid in an hour of need.
You were born of goodly parents and you have come to this earth through a noble line of ancestors. You are of the royal blood of Israel, a descendent of Joseph, that fruitful bough was planted by the wall and the branches would go over the wall and you are through the lineage of his son Ephraim who was the greatest. There is much to be done and it is through this lineage that all nations of the earth shall be blessed. Cherish this heritage that you have, for it is through this heritage that the Ten Tribes will be taught. It is through this heritage that the gospel is being taught to the inhabitants of the earth today. It is through this lineage that the great and beautiful temple will be build in Missouri.
I give unto you a special blessing and a promise that if you will live worthy and be prepared for it, that you shall be called to assist, whether it be manual labor or monitary, to contribute to the building of that temple. You will live to see that temple built where the Savior will come to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The building will be adorned with the gold and silver that the Ten Tribes will bring with them. What a glorious blessing to see the mantle of the Lord upon this beautiful building. This is a great promise given unto you and it will require a lot or righteous living to see these things before your very eyes.
You have been blessed with the holy Priesthood, use its power to bless and to be blessed. I give unto you a promise that if you live for it, you will have the gift of healing and you will have many other gifts given to you as you are prepared for them. You will be blessed to discern good from evil, to discern people who are willing to work for the Lod and to keep His commandments at all times.
This, dear Brother, shall be a memorable day in your life. Many times as you sojourn through life, you will know that is was through the inspiration of our Heavenly Father and revelation that these blessings were pronounced upon your head. Be thou humble and the Lord thy God will lead thee by thy hand and give answer unto thy prayers. Pray in secret, pray in public and then be willing to listen to the answers to these prayers and be willing to accept what the Lord gives you. Seek after faith, hope, charity and love. These are the qualities that will prepare you for an inheritance in the Celestial kingdom of God.
Remember, you have received the Holy Ghost which will always be your comfort and your guide so long as you live close to the Lord. You shall be able to read good books, to comprehend the meaning of them and to give the knowledge that you receive unto your fellowman. Pay your tithes and offerings so that you may escape the burning. The windows of Heaven will be opened unto you and pour out blessings upon you and you will not be able to contain them all. You shall be blessed to escape the diseases and the calamiteies that shall sweep the earth in the last days. I give unto a promise that you will stay upon this earth so long as life is sweet and pleasant and to do good unto your fellowman. You were on the Lords's side when Lucifer was expelled from the heavens above. The heavens wept when one third of the host of heaven departed. This has been recorded in the archives of heaven for the angels to look upon and rejoice. Your robes shall be washed white with the blood of the Lamb and your name shall be written in the Lamb's Book of Life there to remain forever and ever.
I give you a promise that you will have the knowledge and wisdom to take good care of your body. This is the body that your spirit will inhabit not only in this life, but in the eternities to come. Hold fast to the Iron Rod that will lead you back into the presence of our Heavenly Father from whence you came. Remember the passage from the Book of Luke wherein the Master said, "He that take hold of the plow and looketh back, is not worthy of the Kingdom of God". So, do not look back at the past, but look forward to the future with a bright and smiling face. The Lord will come to you in your hour of need and give unto you wisdom, strength and knowledge to carry on His work so long as He sees fit to keep you here on this earth.
I seal upon you every gift and blessing that you shall have the righteous desires of your heart. You shall not only have your family in this life, but in the eternities to come. So do not worry or fret over the things over which you have no power. These things are of the adversary. Be contented with the will of the Lord, to serve Him, to keep His commandments, and do everything that you possibly can to advance.
I seal you up to come forth at the time appointed by our Heavenly Father to be with the righeous, the true and the just so that you can say as the Apostle Paul said, "I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith, I have finished the course, henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness , not only for me but for all those who serve the Lord and keep His commandments. It shall be said well done thy good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many." I give unto you the blessing that you will have great rejoicing in your posterity. You shall bring love, honor and peace unto them. These blessings, dear brother, are sealed upon you by the holy spirit of promise and your obedience and diligence unto the end. I seal them upon you by the power of the holy Melchizedek Priesthood and in the name of our beloved Savious Jesus Christ. Amen. Florette Nance - Secretary signed: W. Moroni Hamberlin

Sterling left Alaska with wife Intha in September of 1981 driving a motor home. Before leaving Alaska, he toured Mt. McKinley on an 8 hour tour. Saw a moose and a grizzley. Had trouble with the motor home over some of the passes on the AlCan highway but made it safely to Seattle where they stayed for two days with Intha's brother. They went through one session of the Seattle Temple and then picked up a van. Bud drove the motor home and Intha drove the van. They stopped in Portland to have the motor home worked on again. Stayed with Sterling's mother, Mary Sago Lipking in Ogden when they reached Utah.

22 Jan 1979 -- Notes for History of Sterling Elmer Whaley
Sterling was born, with a twin sister Darlene Ellen Whaley on January 23, 1925 in Huntington Park, Los Angeles County, California to Otto Edward Whaley of Hopewell, St. Francois County, Missouri and Mary Ann Sago of Deslogue, St. Francois County, Missouri.
"Bud" attended grade school in California; graduating from the 8th grade at McNerne Elementary School in South Gate, California. He attended high school and graduated from grade 12 at Huntington Park High School in California in January 1943. He joined the Navy from High School on January 8, 1943 in Los Angeles. His service number was 546-86-09; rank, storekeeper lst class; and his draft status was 5A. As a storekeeper his work entailed handling supplies, receiving, storing, and shipping; maintaining supply records; figuring pay of crew and being familiar with disbursing procedures. Sterling was honorably discharged on April 31, 1946 at San Pedro, California. His pay rate at this time in his life was $115.00 per month.
Known as "Bud" throughout his life, Sterling's first employement upon leaving the service was for the Don Gilmore Chevy Company in San Francisco, California from June 1946 to August 1946 where he located parts to repair cars, drove trucks to pick up parts in town and made up shipping bills of lading.
During this time, Bud lived at 625 Myrtle Avenue in South San Francisco. He owned a 1947 Packard Super Clipper. All of his empolyment applications showed personal information to be : height, 5 ft. 10 inches; weight - 170-175 pounds; brown hair and brown eyes.
Bud went to work August 1946 for the Fort Miley Hospital on Clement Street in San Francisco. He was a clothing clerk/payroll clerk with a classification grade of CAF4. His immediate supervisor was Talbot Evans. As a clothing clerk he managed the federal credit union of remployees; cashed checks, kept books, received payments on loans. As a payroll clerk he figured time cards, figured pay of employees, ade change slips, kept and figured leave for employees. His pay scale was $1.00 to $1.50 per hour. He left in February 1948 to accept a better job in Alaska.
Sterling lived in Anchorage for a short time while he built a home for his family in Chugiak -- just north of Anchroage -- where he filed for homestead rights.
March 1948, Sterling went to work as supply supervisor -- classification GS7ST2 at $1.56 per hour at the Port of Anchorage. His imeediate supervisor was Captain Rudis, Commander of the Port of Anchorage; he supervised 12 army personnel. His duties entailed setting up property and supply records at the Port of Anchorage; checking, editing, and issuing requisitions to proper army agencies; supervising the handling, receiving, shipping, etc. of supplies; handling all correspondence pertaining to supply activities; making all reports classified secret for supply. He left this position in February, 1951 when his wife needed medical attention in California. Pay rate at leaving was $2.25 per hour.
Bud went to work in September 1951 as a mechanics helper for Lerer Brothers -- truck wreckers and rebuilders -- in San Francisco, for $1.50 per hour. His supervisor was Mr. Edwards, foreman at the job. He repaired differential housings for trucks, relined brakes, and helped journeymen mechanics repair trucks. He left in December 1951 because there was no future in that field of work for him.
In January 1952 Bud became a dispatcher at McClellen Air Force Base in Sacramento for $1.58 per hour. Until May 1952 he prepared and submitted AF220 forms for supplies necessary for aircraft projects and researched and identifies material. As alternate crew chief he took charge of 8 personnel when the senior dispatcher was absent.
The next recorded job for Sterling was in 1952 for the Alaska Railroad, United States Department of the Interior in Alaska as a yardman. On August 29, 1956 he was given a temporary transfer to the engineering department. On November 23, 1956 Sterling received a notice of rating from the JOint Board of the United States Civil Service Examiners as a property and supply clerk: GS-4, 100.75; GS 5, 97.75, GS - 6, 92.49.
In July 1963, Bud received a certificate of service in recognition of 10 years of faithful federal service signed by Francis A. Stafford, Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Commander, United States Air Force. He was working for the 5040th Supply Squadron of Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska
On January 17, 1964, Bud renrolled in the US Army Quartermaster School in (1) Quartermaster Special Extension Course on Petroleum and (2) Quartermaster Subcourse No. 201 on operation of pipelines, through the redistribution and marketing division on Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. On 28 January his enrollment was approved by Charles B. Schriver, 1st Lt., QMC, Assistant Adjutant. His rank was W-10 Civilian.
On May 19, 1965, Bud received a letter of reference from Kenneth W. Mackey, Sr., CWO W-4 USAF Chief of Redistribution and Marketing Division which stated the following:
' Let it be known that Mr. Sterling E. Whaley Heavy Equipment Operator, is a true and faithful servant. Mr. Whaley has been employed by the United States Air Force for more than 20 years.
'In his profession he has no peers. He is one of the most versatile, conscientious and effective heavy equipment operators it has been my privilege to know. Mr. Whaley possesses the knowlege and experience to operate equipment to Engineer' levels and grade stakes.
'During my tenture as Chief of Redistribution and Marketing Division Mr. Whaley has operated the following machines: D-1, D-7, D-6, and TD-20 caterpillars, self-propelled road graders, 5-ton dump trucks, baler for compressing scrap metal and metal shears.
'His ability to keep equipment operational during winter months is absolutely outstanding.
In July 1965, while he was in the 5040th services squadron, he received a certificate for 20 years of faithful service signed by Carl W. Bradford, Colonel USAF, Commander of 5040th Air Base Wing.

More About Sterling Elmer "Bud" Whaley:
Baptism (LDS): 05 Jan 1957
Burial: 20 Nov 1999, Evergreen Cemetary, Ogden, Weber, Utah.
Endowment (LDS): 26 Aug 1975, OAKLN.
Record Change: 02 Jan 2002
Sealed to parents (LDS): 26 Aug 1975, OAKLA.

More About Sterling Elmer "Bud" Whaley and <Unnamed>:
Divorce: .
Marriage: 29 Aug 1946, Oakland, Alameda, CA.

Children of Sterling Elmer "Bud" Whaley are:

+Mark Lee Whaley, b. 21 Aug 1948, Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska.
+Stephen Eugene Whaley, b. 23 Aug 1949, Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska.
Rebecca Marie Whaley, b. 13 Aug 1951, San Francisco, California.
Paul Dee Whaley, b. 04 Oct 1952, San Francisco, California, d. 27 Dec 1952, Sacramento, California.