Lawrence Edward White's Obituary
Lawrence Edward White died in Butte Montana on 3/12/20 at 90 years old. Larry was born in Fresno California. During his childhood, his family moved all over California. He graduated from high school in Bakersfield California. He attended Fresno State College and eventually earned a BA in business. While there he met Marie O’Neill and they married after he served in Korea.
Larry went to work in aluminum and steel sales in California, Texas and eventually settling in Oklahoma. Larry was a great father to his daughters and over 70 foster children. While Larry liked working, his passion was the 20 years volunteering at the Claremore Oklahoma, Meals on Wheels. Larry was the kindest, gentlest, most hardworking person you’d ever meet. He had a strong love of family, church and living life. Although he had Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia in his later years, he did not let those define him. Just as he taught us how to live, he also taught us how to die. He embraced everyday with gusto.
When asked what he wanted for his 90th birthday he said ‘more time’. Larry is preceded by his parents and siblings. His wife Marie died 3 years ago. Larry is survived by his daughters, Therese Nesmith (Greg), Dolores Skarke (David), Cathy White (Lis Lincoln), Martha Enslow (Don), Margaret White (Harriett Cyr) and Karyn Gibson, as well as fourteen grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.
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