Flowers of the Forest

JOHN M. RAY was born on March 30, 1928, joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore on October 2, 2004, and died October 29, 2008. John served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948, was a member of the Clan Gunn, and was a Senior Member in the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore. A memorial service was held Sunday afternoon, November 2nd, at the St. Andrew Christian Community Church. John requested that his body be used for medical research. Kindly keep John's wife Lillian in your thoughts and prayers.

Hal Whitaker, a retired paper business executive who entertained friends and family with jokes and stories, died in his sleep of heart failure Monday at his North Baltimore home. He was 72.

Hal Cummings Whitaker was born Oct. 26, 1935 in Baltimore and raised on Cloverhill Road. He was a 1954 graduate of Gilman School, where he played lacrosse. He received a bachelor's degree in history at Washington and Lee University, where he was a member of the lacrosse team. He belonged to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a proud member of the Clan MacKay. He joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore on Dec. 2, 1997 and was a Senior member.

At his death, he was a vice president of Frank Parsons Paper Co., where he recently celebrated his 50th year of employment. He worked in commercial sales of paper to book publishers and printers, and called on customers throughout Baltimore. Mr. Whitaker ate lunch most weekdays at Maryland Club, where he typically ordered a chopped bacon, lettuce and tomato salad. He also made a practice of greeting others and often told a quick joke. "He had a litany of jokes and always told them in a fresh manner," said a friend, Allan J. Mead. "He was a funny guy and a terrific conversationalist. He never complained about anything, and he had not an enemy in the world."

Until sidelined by an injury some years ago, Mr. Whitaker was a squash player. Friends said he was known as the Gray Ghost. He had prematurely gray hair and played left-handed in doubles games. "He could appear out of nowhere and hit the ball against the wall. His opponents couldn't see it coming," his wife said. "He always attributed his success in squash to having good partners. He was a modest man." "He always put his family first," said his wife of 47 years, Madeline Smallwood "Dedi" Whitaker. "He was the same at home as he was everywhere else."

In January 1969, he was awarded a Baltimore Police Department Certificate of Honor for his "invaluable assistance" in apprehending robbers fleeing a South Broadway bank. He was taking a shotgun to be cleaned when he spotted a bank manager chasing apparent robbers as they fled near Eastern Avenue. Mr. Whitaker, who was driving his car, picked the manager up and chased a getaway vehicle. He never drew his shotgun but assisted in the capture.

He was a past commodore of the Maryland Club Yacht Squadron and held the same post at the Little Cranberry Island Yacht Club in Islesford, Maine, where he spent his summers sailing his 16-foot Herreshoff bullseye-class sailboat, called the Eider. "He liked nothing better than to take me out for a sail," said his wife Dedi . "I would pack the picnic. He was no good in the kitchen." "Hal was a great listener and was very fond of a good story. He was also a wonderful storyteller, with quite a repertoire of jokes, which only increased in popularity with his countless retellings."

Mr. Whitaker also belonged to the Virginians of Maryland, Saint Andrew's Society, Saint George's Society and the Maryland Historical Society. He was a former board member of the Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools (FOCUS) and was a member of the Anglican Church of the Resurrection in Baltimore County. He also enjoyed hunting geese and ducks on the Eastern Shore.

In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Molleson Whitaker O'Donovan of Baltimore and Katherine Whitaker Chaplin of Islesford; a sister, Jeanne Whitaker Price of Naples, Fla.; and five grandchildren.

Obituary from the Baltimore Sun of Sunday, 28 September 2008
by Jacques Kelly

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday 29 September at:
Grace and St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Monument Street and Park Avenue
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to either:

FOCUS, PO Box 5106, Charlottesville, VA 22905 or

Church of the Resurrection, 828 Dulaney Valley Rd. #10, Towson, MD 21204
Please direct any questions to the church office. 443 921-9437

It is with profound sadness that I have been asked to report the death of our beloved member and friend, Malcolm A. Dutterer, Jr., Ph.D., who died in his sleep Wednesday evening, 10 September, after retiring to take a nap. Born on June 26, 1937, Malcolm was 71 years young.

Malcolm joined the Society on July 11, 2000, and has been pro-active in promoting the Society, its members and programs, since day one. At the time of his death, Malcolm was the Chairman of the Hospitality Committee; Chairman of the Mascot Committee; a Foundation Trustee; the limousine driver for the senior members of the Escort to the Colors; most congenial (and voluntary) host of the summer socials and Christmas parties for new members and the Board; a member of the Board of Directors for the Colonial Highland Games at Fair Hill; and the on-air announcer for the Fair Hill Games; just to name a few of the more-numerous-than-you-can-count responsibilities Malcolm gladly undertook to make the Society better, and more fun, for all. In addition to his official duties, Malcolm was very active behind-the-scenes on advocating, promoting and implementing numerous projects to enhance the long-term activities of the Society, and the greater Scottish community at-large, as well. One of his most well-known pursuits was the education about, and promotion of, Highland cattle and beef, through visits to Peter Sheppard’s Apple Hill Farm, lunches at the Sheppard Mansion in Hanover, PA, and Malcolm’s two beloved Society mascots: Robbie McTavish and Sweetie Pie.
There is no better man I have ever known for a true Hieland welcome than Malcolm Dutterer (if you don’t know what that means, ask Ernest Smart or any native Scot from the West Highlands.) I expect Malcolm to be standing at Heaven’s Gate (right next to St. Peter) when I arrive, with open arms and his big, bright smile, exclaiming “What a grand and glorious day this is!”

Our prayers of thanksgiving for the life of this dynamic man, and of deepest sympathy to Lisl and Malcolm’s entire family, are offered on this sudden loss of our close friend and companion.

Robert I. Catlin, II
Secretary and Parliamentarian
St. Andrew’s Society of Baltimore

Frank W. Welsh joined the Society in 1998 and was a Senior Member. He was Chairman of the Membership Commitee for six years. He passed away Sunday 10 August 2008 after prolonged kidney disease. He is survived by his wife Regina. Further information & arrangements will be posted when received.

Peter was born November 8, 1920 and joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1957. Peter was a retired architect and member of the Clan Farquharson/Graham. He died of heart failure July 25 at the Blakehurst retirement community at the age of 87.

Peter was a fellow of the Royal Society of Architects in England. He was also a noted Baltimore architect whose many commissions changed the skyline of Towson. Significant buildings he designed in Towson include The Penthouse on Allegheny Avenue, Black & Decker's corporate headquarters, the Campbell Building, Loyola Federal Savings and the Alex. Brown & Sons branch office. Peter also was also one of the architects of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He also designed buildings on the campuses of Goucher College and St. Paul's School for Girls, and the Decker College Center at Western Maryland College, now McDaniel College.

Also surviving are his wife of 27 years, the former Nancy Kidder; three daughters, Alison Graham Tucker of Portsmouth, N.H., Jean Alden Farquhar of Perth, Australia and Gillian Christie; a stepson, Christopher E. Hupfeldt of Haverford, Pa.; stepdaughters Kim Hupfeldt of Palmetto, Fla., and Julie Hupfeldt Miller of Ruxton; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. A stepson, William Hupfeldt, died in 2004. An earlier marriage to Fara J. Smith ended in divorce.

A memorial gathering will be held from 4 p.m to 6 p.m. Aug. 17 at the L'Hirondelle Club, 7611 L'Hirondelle Club Road in Ruxton.

Ronald C. "Pat" O'Connor
1925 - 2008
Senior Member and Board of Managers Member in the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore

Pat was born on August 21, 1925 and served in the U.S. Army, 9th Infantry Division during World War II and the 3rd Infantry Division in Korea, finishing his service as a Lieutenant. He joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1978, was one of the "bookends" in the Escort to the Colors, served on the Board of Managers, and was a Senior Member in the Society. Pat served two years as Commander of American Legion Post 22 in Towson, MD, and was the Pipe Major of their John F. Nichol Pipe Band. Pat passed on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Pat is continuing his service to his fellow man by donating his body to medical research. Kindly keep Evelyn and the O'Connor family in your prayers.

A Memorial Service for Pat is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd at 2:30 PM, at
Pickersgill Retirement Community, 615 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, Map

Bruce McNeal
1950 - 2008
The 48th President of the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore

It is with much sadness that I report to the membership the passing of Bruce McNeal, the 48th President of the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore. Bruce had valiantly fought cancer and had returned to John Hopkins Hospital for chemotherapy when he was admitted. Bruce died at 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2008.
Born on October 1, 1950, Bruce joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1990, was active in the Escort to the Colors, became a life member when those were available, and served as its President from 2001 to 2003. Bruce and Gracie have been tremendous supporters of Society events. Being strong in their faith and knowing from whom their Salvation comes, I'm sure Bruce was welcomed home with open arms. I ask your prayers for Gracie and the McNeal family.

Other Society Members who have passed and become "Flowers of the Forest"
since the last Society Annual/Anniversary Dinner, November 30, 2007.

Dr. Walter T. Kees, MD

Dr. Walter T. Kees, MD was born on May 3, 1908, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, from 1941-46, and joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in January 1990. Walter was a retired physician when he passed away on March 11, 2008, just a little over seven weeks prior to his 100th birthday. the beloved husband of Carol S. Kees, devoted father of Walter Thomas Kees, Jr. (Jenny Belknap), Sherry K. Rudolph (William J. Rudolph). Grandfather of Kelly A. Magee and great-grandfather of Kierra Magee.

Charles R. Serio, Jr.

Charles was born on February 2, 1928 and served in the U.S. Navy. He joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1994 and was a Senior Member. John passed on February 25, 2008.

N. Blair Cochrane

Blair was born on December 25, 1919 and served in the both Royal Air Force and in the U.S. Army. He joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1966, where he became a Life Member when those were available. Blair passed on February 3, 2008.

Hon. James A. Perrott

Jim was born on June 29, 1922 and served in the U.S. Army. He joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1962 and became a Life Member when those were available. Jim passed on January 15, 2008.

John R. Crunkleton
1928 - 2008

John was born on March 10, 1918. He joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1971,
and was a Senior Member. John passed in January 2008.

The St. Andrews Society of Baltimore is deeply saddened by the passing of