Saturday, December 08, 2012

Obituary for Dave White

David J. White passed away December 3, 2012 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.

He was born in Akron, Ohio on February 2, 1932 and retired to Sarasota, Fla. in 1987.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gina (Kolar); daughters, Jennifer (Charlie) Wilson, Beverly (Randy) Thiel; and son, David Jr. (Karen); four grandchildren, Brooke Jones, Ty Thiel and Sarah and Austin White; three nieces and 12 nephews.

Dave retired after 24 years with the Akron Beacon Journal. He was a Tennessee Squire and a member of Coventry-Akron Masonic Lodge 0083, Sahib Shrine, Venice Shrine Club, and Venice Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1308. He was a past member of Tadmor Temple, Temple Guard in Akron, Ohio. Dave also served on the Board of Jacaranda Home Owners Association as Secretary for several years.

There will be a Masonic Service and a Celebration of Dave's life for friends and family on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at at his home in Venice, Fla. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association .


Published in Akron Beacon Journal on December 7, 2012

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