Born in Detroit, Michigan
The oldest child of Mary and Henry Whiting.
Earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1945 and an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1948.
Macauley served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy in 1945-46.
He met his wife Helen Dow (the granddaughter of Herbert Henry Dow) while he was a student at Cranbrook, and they were married on July 6, 1945. They raised six children. Macauley & Helen were significantly involved in Midland.
Macauley & Helen sold their Midland home and grounds to the Midland community to create Whiting Forest, which now includes the world-famous Canopy Walk, which inspired their son, Macauley Jr. (Mike), and his wife, Sara.
Macauley had a long, successful career at Dow Chemical. He served on the Board of Directors for 17 years (1959-76). He held many different leadership positions.
Macauley was extremely involved in civic and charitable activities in Midland and Sun Valley, Idaho, where he and Helen retired.
He founded the Macauley and Helen Dow Whiting Foundation in 1957.
He was a trustee of Northwood University for over four decades. He was very involved in founding the Northwood Institute.
The Whiting Overlook Park was dedicated in 1985. The park is a joint effort of the Macauley and Helen Whiting Foundation, the Midland Foundation, and Dow Chemical. The Overlook Park is part of a greenbelt development along Poseyville Road.
Whiting passed away on September 4, 2017, at 92 years old.