Van Whitaker, 61, died April 20, 2011 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Whitaker was born in Asheville, North Carolina and moved to Port St. Lucie in 1961.
He was employed with St. Lucie County for 23 years. He enjoyed fishing and reading and was an avid New York Yankees and Green Bay Packers fan.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Cathy Whitaker of Port St. Lucie, FL; sons, Joseph M. of Port St. Lucie, FL and Johnny of Houston, TX; brother, James Whitaker of Roseland, FL; and 4 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 5000 Dunn Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981.
www.TCHospice.org
Services: A private celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2011.