Daisy M. Whitbeck, age 89, of Ferndale, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010.

She was born on May 30, 1920 in DeLand, Florida to Arthur and Leona (Wright) Reeves.

Daisy married Francis Whitbeck on June 2, 1938 in Penn Yan, New York. He preceded her in death in February of 1979.

Daisy worked as an electronics assembler in the aerospace industry, retiring in 1986 and moving to Ferndale in 1987. In her younger years, she loved walking. She enjoyed crafts, reading, and collecting artwork, and she loved animals. Daisy also liked doing crossword puzzles. She had an inquisitive nature and was curious about many things.

In addition to her husband, Daisy was also preceded in death by two sisters, Fanny Reeves and Olive Tellez. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Whitbeck; son, Martin Whitbeck; daughter, Victoria Shubert; son, Mark Whitbeck; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

A memorial service will be held on June 6, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Moles-Greenacres Funeral Home. Share thoughts and memories of Daisy in the online guest book at www.molesfuneralhomes.com.

Submitted by Daisy Whitbeck’s family.