William Dale White, 68, of Blue Mound, passed away at 6:15 pm, Thursday November 11, 2010 in his home with family by his side.
Services to celebrate William's life will be Saturday November 20, 2010 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound with visitation from 10:00 am until 12:45 pm followed by Masonic service and then Memorial service. Condolences may be sent to family at www.dawson-wikoff.com
Memorials are suggested to DMH Hospice, First Christian Church in Blue Mound and the Blue Mound Masonic Lodge.
Mr. White was born on October 28, 1942 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Alfred and Caroline Green White. He worked at UPS for many years, owned White's Repair Service, and Hayrides & More; he was custodian for a few years at the Blue Mound Christian Church. He was a past member of the Decatur Shrine Club, Decatur Elks Club and the Blue Mound Lions Club.
Surviving are his wife Carol M. (Holthaus, Shewmaker) White of Blue Mound; sister Vivian (Carl) Palmer of Galesburg; two sons: Tom White of Albuquerque, NM, and Tim (Tina) White of Wisconsin; one stepson: Clint W. Shewmaker of Normal, IL.; three grandchildren: Keith, Latisha and Nicole and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express a special Thank You to DMH Hospice Care ( Leslie, Marilyn, Becky, Jim, Angie, Deb, Janet and Marcia), hospice volunteers Jane and Dave, and to Carla Fonner who was Bill's home healthcare provider during his home stay, and to all those wonderful neighbors and friends who stood by to help in any way they could.
Mr. White was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and stepfather Percy Stripe.
Obituary written by family
Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound
"A Life Celebration Home"
Les Mémoires Dèrnières
Dear Carol, So sad to hear about Bill. I remember all the good times we had so long ago. My prayers are with you. Judy
Les Condoléances dèrnières
| Don Van Dell |
Classmates |
November 17, 2010 |
To the family of Bill White; I am so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. It was ten years ago that I last saw Bill at our Galesburg high school 40th reunion. Bill and I go all the way back to first grade at Silas Willard school. We spent time together at each others home growing up. I think we both were a little timid and shy in our early school years and we enjoyed each others company. We stayed connected and friendly all through our public schooling. We parted ways after graduation in 1960, but I always had a good feeling when I thought of Bill or when we were together.
I join you in your loss, Don Van Dell, Loveland Colorado
| Kathryn |
Cousin |
November 17, 2010 |
To Tom & Tim White (sons of William Dale White
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Kathryn & Fred Cohoon
(Cousin of your Mom, Patsy)
