I wasnt a romance reader in the 60s and 70s, but then phyllis whitney never considered. Whitney published her first book in 1941 entitled a place for ann. Phyllis whitney business profile cape cod community. Whitney was a wonderful storyteller, and i will always relish the time i spent reading her books, and the times to come when i will read them again. Nesser, age 91, a remarkable loving irish woman formerly of north minneapolis, passed away on february 23, 2020 at the beehive homes in elk river. Born in atkinson, daughter of the late louis and elizabeth nason whitney, she was raised and educated in kingston and graduated from the former sanborn. Find contacts direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. Phyllis whitney obituary visit guest book richmond, virginia ap novelist phyllis a. Although she was known as the queen of american gothics, she disliked the title and preferred to be known as a romantic suspense author. Whitney s father was in business in japan, and she grew up in the far east. Woman without a past kindle edition by whitney, phyllis. First brought out in 1941 through the houghton mifflin company publishing label, this was the book that initially introduced phyllis a. Phyllis was born in okabena, mn and graduated from flandreau high school in south dakota in 1943.
She was born on september 9, 1903 in yokohama, japan. When phyllis whitney died in february 2008, i was surprisedi hadnt. Whitney, a prolific bestselling author of romantic mysteries. Whitney, whose romantic suspense tales sold millions of copies and earned her top accolades from the mystery writers of america, has died. He was born february 18, 1936 in danforth, the son of eugene and phyllis wood malone. When phyllis whitney died in february 2008, i was surprisedi hadnt realized she was still alive. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Datasets available include lcsh, bibframe, lc name authorities, lc classification, marc codes, premis vocabularies, iso language codes, and more. Phyllis whitney, wrote dozens of gothic novels the mercury news. Whitney died friday of pneumonia at a charlottesville, va.
Malone, 84, passed away peacefully on sunday, february 23, 2020, with his family by his side. It has broadened my world and taken me to places i would otherwise have. The marriage was dissolved, and in 1950 she married lovell f jahnke, who died in 1973. Born in japan to american parents in 1903, she spent her early years in asia. Phyllis stachour passed away 2019526 in clinton, iowa. Whitney, age 95, died friday, march 22, 2019 at lakewood health systems care center in staples, mn, surrounded by loving family and caregivers. And a worker, her last bestseller appearing when she was 94. During her life, she wrote close to 75 novels, several books on writing, and many short stories for magazines. She was born to the late john and lola wernke klueg on april 7, 1943 in hornville, in. Phyllis whitney married, in 1925, george a garner, with whom she had a daughter. Phyllis ayame whitney 1903 2008 was an american mystery writer.
The following is the minibiography that appears in a complete set of fingerprints. Spending the earlier part of her life in asia after being born in yokohama in japan, she would take in inspiration from the world around her, constantly feeding it back into her writing career that was to follow. When i read whitneys obituary, i no longer had any of her novels on my shelves. Whitney passed away on february 8, 2008 at the age of 104. I wasnt a romance reader in the 60s and 70s, but then phyllis whitney never considered herself a writer of romance, or even of romantic suspense. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Whitney was a bestselling author of romantic mystery, youngadult, and childrens mystery novels, who published books until she was 94 years old. Back when we were both a few decades younger, i never missed a new whitney novel. View phyllis whitney s business profile as executive director at cape cod community college. Rare for her genre, she wrote mysteries for both the juvenile and the adult markets, many of which feature exotic locations. Rare for her genre, she wrote mysteries for both the juvenile and the adult markets, many of which. Her mother died when she was small, and she has been raised by her mothers sister, aunt judith, an extremely.
Phyllis ayame whitney, american mystery writer has died yesterday from pneumonia. Both steve lewis and bill crider are reporting the death of phyllis whitney. Phyllis baumgart obituary fort branch, in courier press. In the course of editing mystery scene i worked with phyllis several times. Whitney, including woman without a past, and amethyst dreams, and more on. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and. Of the various authors who wrote books for the fingerprint line, phyllis a. After gus heege died, charles whitney, still in love with lilly, sent for her to come to japan. Establishing her tone and style, it worked at creating an influential and exciting novel in its own right, and one thats definitely a. Published in bangor daily news on february 24, 2020. Her sixtyyear writing career and the publication of seventysix books, which together sold over fifty million copies worldwide, established her as one of the most successful mystery and romantic suspense writers of the twentieth century and earned her the.
The obituary was featured in legacy on february 14, 2008. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. Red is for murder 43 aka red carnelian, reprint 65 the quicksilver pool 55 the trembling hills 56 skye cameron 57 the moonflower 58aka the mask and the moonflower, reprint 60. Those wishing to remember phyllis may make a donation in her memory to old colony hospice, 321 manley street, west bridgewater, ma 02379. Whitney, whose romantic suspense tales sold millions of copies and earned her top accolades from the mystery. Whitney, the grande dame of american gothic fiction who. The glass flame kindle edition by whitney, phyllis a.
Four shelves were overloaded and the stacks on the floor were beyond the teetering point. Her death was confirmed by her daughter, georgia pearson, who said the cause was pneumonia. Whitney phyllis ayame whitney was born of american parents on september 9, 1903 in yokohama, japan. Despite starting late as a writer of mystery and romance novels, she sold more than 50m books. Whitney 19032008 was an american novelist of mysteries, gothic fiction and romantic suspense. Phyllis ayame whitney september 9, 1903 february 8, 2008 was an american mystery. Whitney, author of woman without a past, on librarything. Phyllis ayame whitney, american author who wrote for both juvenile and adult audienceslargely mysteries and maturation stories for the former and romantic mysteries for the latter. July 24, 1932 june 5, 2017 new york set a reminder for the anniversary of phyllis passing. Baumgart, 76, of haubstadt, in, passed away on january 2, 2020 at deaconess midtown hospital in evansville, in.
Shivavisitation will be on sunday, january 5th from 12. A winner of the prestigious grand master award for lifetime achievement from the mystery writers of america, and an author the new york times once called the queen of the american gothics, phyllis a. John jack graduated from kansas state university with. I started reading some of her books after getting to know her slightly. Whitney may not have the honor of having written the most books in her. Phyllis liberatore whitney 19251988 find a grave memorial. The plan was to clear out some of the books in my library. Whitney was one of the worlds most beloved mystery and romantic suspense writers. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. Whitney crowell, 87, a resident of kingston for most of her life, died peacefully on sunday, march 1, 2020, at her home and surrounded by her loving family. Whitney, a prolific bestselling author of romantic mysteries, youngadult novels and childrens mysteries for more than a halfcentury, died on friday in faber, va. Eileen phyllis whitney obituary winnipeg, mb obittree.
We found 26 records for phyllis white in brockton, needham and 33 other cities in massachusetts. Whitney was a prolific author of awardwinning adult and childrens fiction. Phyllis ayame whitney september 9, 1903 february 8, 2008 was an american mystery writer of more than 70 novels. Whitney, the grande dame of american gothic fiction who contributed to the rebirth of the genre in paperback and who wrote more than 70 mysteries and novels for readers of all ages in a career that spanned six decades, has died. Born in yokohama, japan, on september 9, 1903, phyllis a. Born on the 9th of september in 1903, phyllis ayame whitney lived till february the 8th, 2008, during which time she lived a long and fruitful life. There is an obituary in todays new york times for one of the mystery fields grandest ladies, phyllis a. Phyllis white in massachusetts ma 26 records found. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them.