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Bill Whalen, who was director of the
National Park Service from July of 1977 to May of 1980, died of a
heart attack on Thursday, September 28th
Bill was the first superintendent of Golden Gate National Recreation
Area, serving in this position from 1972 until his appointment as
director. Following nearly three years in that position, he returned
to the superintendent’s position at Golden Gate. Other positions Bill
held in the National Park Service included chief of the Division of
Urban and Environmental Activities in National Capitol Region and
deputy superintendent of Yosemite National Park. After leaving
federal service in 1982, Bill served as executive director of the San
Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association, vice president of
Kenetech Corporation, and as president of his own consulting firm,
William J. Whalen Associates.
Arrangements for a memorial service have not yet been set.
Condolences can be sent to Bill's wife: Mary Whalen, 101 Wild Oat
Court, Roseville, California 95747.
Bill was a visionary leader who contributed immensely to the
betterment of the National Park Service. All of us at Golden Gate owe
so much to his leadership in the early years of the park and his
constant wise counsel in the years since he left federal service. He
is leaving behind a wonderful legacy.
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