Mr. Storm Hammond Whaley
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Mr. Storm Hammond Whaley

  • March 15, 1916 - September 18, 2011
  • San Diego, California
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“I met Storm in art class. He was a gem. I remember how humble he was and what a kind heart he had. He was so curious, always learning and creating....Read More » ”
1 of 30 | Posted by: Joanie Grosfeld - Kensington, MD

“Storm was the kindest, wisest, and most humble man I have ever known. I believe he had not only the respect, but the love, of everyone who he...Read More » ”
2 of 30 | Posted by: Walter Cross Clark - MD

“Storm Whaley was the patriarch of an amazing family that we've grown to know and love. His humor, intellect, wisdom, and warmth is reflected in the...Read More » ”
3 of 30 | Posted by: Mark and Sandy Capalongan (Mac n San) - CA

“Beverly and I send our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. It is clear from the writings here that the wit, spirit and fond memories of Storm...Read More » ”
4 of 30 | Posted by: Henry Bertram - San Diego , CA

“Jane… what a lucky woman to have had 75 wonderful years of memories with this most remarkable gentle-man. What a treasure… talented, profound, a...Read More » ”
5 of 30 | Posted by: Lorna Mitchell - Fresno,, CA

“Jane, Carroll Jean, and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We are grateful to have met Storm. The world is a bit sader without him in it,...Read More » ”
6 of 30 | Posted by: Craig and Peggy Brown - Ojai, CA

“Dear Mrs. Whaley, Carroll Jean, Anne Marie, Glenn and all of Storm's grandchildren, I met Storm when his family moved to LR when Glenn was in the...Read More » ”
7 of 30 | Posted by: Mary Reese Finley - St Louis, MO

“I remember Storm Whale from ChiO day with Ann Marie. What a great man! His legacy is grand and his family the best. I loved reading all the...Read More » ”
8 of 30 | Posted by: Janie Turner Lowe - Little Rock, AR

“Storm Whaley I have known Storm Whaley for about 56 years. The first 10, he was the father of my girlfriend so I sort of avoided him. After 10...Read More » ”
9 of 30 | Posted by: Stony Anderson - San Diego

“Dear Jane, reading your grandchildren's memories of you and Storm makes me know how special they are. Your three daughters are among my favorite...Read More » ”
10 of 30 | Posted by: Mary Slaven Hawks

“Thinking of you guys. Jim and I just had lunch with Julia and Martin. They are delightful as you well know. We keep you in our thoughts more than...Read More » ”
11 of 30 | Posted by: Kay Pickett - Fayetteville, AR

“Dear Mrs. Whaley, You and Mr. Whaley were always so wonderful to me and I enjoyed being welcomed into your family in Fayetteville and to visit...Read More » ”
12 of 30 | Posted by: Linda Burge Orr - Tulsa, OK

“Carroll Jean and I were Chi Omegas at the University of Arkansas. While all of us were trying to ignore our parents, we knew that Carroll Jean's...Read More » ”
13 of 30 | Posted by: Pat Trimble Patterson - AR

“Dear Jane - and all the Whaleys, Glenn sent me the obituary you have written (thank you). What a fabulous man Storm was - and what a full life he...Read More » ”
14 of 30 | Posted by: Jan Shorey - Little Rock, AR

“At the moment, it's still hard to accept Storm Whaley is no longer here.  Even though my sister Julia and i live thousands of miles away in London,...Read More » ”
15 of 30 | Posted by: Bucy Neech - London

“Thank you, Papa Storm for being in my life and for touching me with your art and your heart, your expansive knowledge and deep wisdom, your humor and...Read More » ”
16 of 30 | Posted by: Brian Stokes Mitchell - New York, NY

“I have been fortunate to meet Storm and Jane when they first came to San Diego-Storm is one of the brightest people I've known and Jane is his match...Read More » ”
17 of 30 | Posted by: Barbara Dudl - San Diego, CA

“I am sorry to learn of Storm's death; I never met him but reading his obiturary; he sounds like a great man. I know the family will miss him very...Read More » ”
18 of 30 | Posted by: Monte Rae Adams - Springdale, AR

“Storm Whaley was my mentor and friend. Storm always maintained his composure no matter the situation. I have hundreds of memories with him that...Read More » ”
19 of 30 | Posted by: Jay McDonald - FAYETTEVILLE, AR

“My grandfather, Storm Hammond Whaley, taught me a lot about the person I am and about the person I can aspire to be. His curiosity, intellectual...Read More » ”
20 of 30 | Posted by: Holly Anderson - San Francisco, CA

“Great father, great husband, great man. ”
21 of 30 | Posted by: Everett Hawks - LITTLE ROCK, AR

“Storm always had such a calm and reassuring effect on everyone around him. He always gave the best hugs. Bob will miss you and remember all of the...Read More » ”
22 of 30 | Posted by: Julia McDonald - Fayetteville, AR

“Storm always had such a calm and reassuring effect on everyone around him. He always gave the best hugs. Bob will miss you and remember all of the...Read More » ”
23 of 30 | Posted by: Julia McDonald - Fayetteville, AR

“What a special couple you and Storm have been, Jane. You light up a room with your smile and Storm filled it with warmth. What a team you made. ...Read More » ”
24 of 30 | Posted by: Judy McDonald - FAYETTEVILLE, AR

“I am so privileged to have known and loved my uncle. It is with great sorrow I say goodbye. He warmed my heart and placed a smile on my face. I...Read More » ”
25 of 30 | Posted by: Brenda Gaskill - Fort Worth, TX

“Before Harton and I moved to Germany, one of our last visits to Jane and Storm were in their new condo. As we hugged and said goodbye, Storm said ...Read More » ”
26 of 30 | Posted by: Christie Allen Wildpoldsried, DE

“Cucumbers would call Beeshees on advice on how to be cool. And he would remember every one of their names and what they were up to. He was always...Read More » ”
27 of 30 | Posted by: Harton Anderson - wildpoldsried

“My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father. What a rich and fascinating life he had! ”
28 of 30 | Posted by: Francis Hayes Bercher - NM

“Jane what an amazing man who made this world so much of a better place to live in. He was kind, peaceful, compassionate and one of my favorite...Read More » ”
29 of 30 | Posted by: Steve Price - New orleans, LA

“I have always marveled and admired how Storm could be so calm and so kind in so many situations. It was a unique and wonderful thing to see in a...Read More » ”
30 of 30 | Posted by: Phillilp Adams - London


Storm Hammond Whaley, born March 15, 1916 in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas, died September 18, 2011, in San Diego, California. He was the son of Storm Onus Whaley and Mabel Etta (Prater) Whaley. He earned a B.A. degree in 1935 and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Law (LL.D.) in 1959 from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1983. He was named Outstanding Alumnus at John Brown University in 2001.
Storm began his career at the radio station KUOA in Siloam Springs. As manager, he was required to operate every facet of the station – from reading the morning headlines to repairing the broadcast tower. He sang bass in the Ozarkians barber shop quartet on the air and on tour; he was a charter member of the SPEBSQSA (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America). A lifelong Democrat, he was a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1940, 1944, 1948, and 1952. In 1953, he went to work in Washington, D. C. for Congressman J.W. Trimble. He returned to Northwest Arkansas to become Assistant to the President of the University of Arkansas in 1954. He served as Acting President of the University from 1959-60, and was appointed Vice-President for Health Sciences in Little Rock at what is now UAMS. During his tenure at UAMS he was a delegate to the World Health Assembly; a member of the national advisory council to the U. S. Public Health Service; and he was chair of an ad hoc committee to report on Regional Medical Programs.
Storm returned to Washington in 1970 to assume the position of Associate Director for Communications at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he remained until his retirement in 1992; he served under five U.S. Presidents and five NIH Directors. His collaborative spirit and genuine care for his family, friends and coworkers ensured his numerous accomplishments.
Once retired, Storm and his wife Jane traveled the world. Storm studied Mandarin Chinese, and became proficient painting in the Chinese style. He was an active member of a weekly life painting class at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington for over 20 years. Fortunate (and numerous) are those who have received one of his paintings.
His broadcast studio knowledge helped him in his volunteer work with Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (now Learning Ally). He loved working there, as he got to read and edit everything from mythology to civil war histories to textbooks on political science and education. In 1999, he was honored by Iona Senior Services of Washington, D.C. with their Super Senior Award in recognition of these volunteer efforts.
In 2005, Storm and Jane moved to San Diego. He remained interested in politics and world news and believed that each day provided an opportunity for learning.
Storm was a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science; a member of the Broadcast Pioneers; a life member of the Arkansas Broadcasters Association; a 33rd degree Mason; and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa.
He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Jane Bucy Whaley, and his daughters Carroll Jean Anderson and her husband Daniel Stonewall Anderson of San Diego, Ann Marie Whaley and her husband Stanley Phillip Adams of London, England, and Rebecca Glenn Whaley of Little Rock. Storm and Jane have seven grandchildren: Storm Peyton Anderson and his wife Kendra of San Diego; Harton Daniel Anderson of Wildspoldsreid, Germany; Holly Elisabeth Anderson and her fiancée Jenn Crockett of San Francisco; Rebecca Bucy McDonald and her husband Jeremy Neech of London; Julia Day McDonald and her husband Martin Scullion of London; Rebecca Jane Dyess of Columbus, Ohio; and William Reid Dyess of Little Rock. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Storm Jay William Neech and Jago Jack Ossian Neech of London; and Daniel Stonewall Anderson of San Diego. Memorials may be made to the Storm and Jane Whaley scholarship fund at John Brown University, the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies at Little Rock, or Learning Ally in Washington, D.C.