Longtime Whitefish resident, Howard M. Whitney, 82, died Feb. 26, 2010, in Whitefish. He was born Aug. 6, 1927, at Agency, Iowa. Following graduation from VanBuren Community School, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and later with the U.S. Air Force. In 1949, he married Dorothy Reynolds and they farmed until he joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 1955. After several duty stations, they settled in Whitefish in 1961 and raised their family. He retired as supervisory agent of the northern sector after 33 years of service. During retirement he spent many happy years on Big Mountain and chasing bird dogs. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; and daughters, Beverly Palmer, Sandra Shanks, Pamela Whitney and Mary Lidstrom. Also surviving are his grandson, Whitney Shanks; and granddaughters, Samantha and Sarah Lidstrom, as well as three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Doris, Donna and Joyce; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor s choice. Private arrangements are by Austin Funeral Home.