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James Whitmore Obituary

JAMES (JIM) H. WHITMORE Jim passed away at home on August 29, 2025 at 6pm. Jim was born in Youngstown, Ohio June 2, 1940 and is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Reiko Whitmore; brothers, David, Dale, and Timothy; son, David; daughter, Kris; son-in-law, Larry; grandchildren, Joshua, Taka and Miya. Jim will forever be remembered in our hearts as the guy who would do anything for you. He will be dearly missed. Services will be held at Punchbowl Cemetery on Monday, October 6th from 2pm to 2:30pm. (Punchbowl Cemetery Committal Plaza). Family requests that in lieu of donations and flowers please contribute to your favorite charity. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Sep. 21, 2025.

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National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl

2177 Puowaina Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813

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