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Stuart Gordon Whittelsey Jr. of Woodside, who was a financial officer for high-tech companies, died June 1 at the age of 79.
Mr. Whittelsey was an avid horseman who served in the color guard of the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County for more than 20 years, carrying the American flag at events throughout the area. He was a past captain of the Mounted Patrol, a member of Los Viajeros Riding Club, the San Mateo County Horsemen’s Association, and the Shack Riders.
A 1951 graduate of Stanford University, Mr. Whittelsey received an MBA at Harvard University. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Whittelsey was chief financial officer for a number of high-profile initial public offerings, such as Informix and Stanford Telecommunications. For more than 30 years, he was a board member of the Mid-Peninsula Blood Bank.
Surviving Mr. Whittelsey are his wife, Carleen Whittelsey; daughters Susan and Linda; nine step-children, 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services were held June 6 at the Mounted Patrol Grounds in Woodside. Arrangements were under the direction of Crippen & Flynn Woodside Chapel.
