Robert "Whitey" White
October 5, 1944 - April 9, 2012
Obituary
ROBERT LEE WHITE “Whitey” of Covington, WA passed away peacefully at his home on April 9th 2012 after a long illness. Born on October 5th 1944 to the late Norman and Evelyn White, he graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1963 and retired from Yellow Freight in August 2004 after 20 plus years of service. Whitey was an avid fisherman and tinkerer who was happiest when surrounded by his many children and grandchildren or out on Jameson Lake landing his limit. The trout rest easier knowing they no longer must live in fear of Whitey.
He is survived by his wife, Debra White; his five children, Keri (Hayden), David (Butch), Dan, Jody (Cannady), and Jesse; his six grandchildren, Brittney, Courtney, Garrett, Brandi, Madilyn, and Ryan; and finally, his four dogs, Buddy, Max, Spike and Baby.
Whitey touched the lives of many people and maintained his sense of humor all the way to the end. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Sunday April 15th at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial in Seatac, WA.
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He was one of kind and meant a lot to me growing up. I wish I would have been able to spend more time with him, He’ll be in my heart forever.
Your youngest son is married to my daughter and he is one fine young man and a fabulous husband. We feel so blessed to have him in our family….so I just want to say GOOD JOB Whitey….You will be missed. You meant the world to him.
“This ones for you Bud!” May you rest in Peace!
The “Muffin Man” will be missed. (One of a few nicknames)Rest in piece Bob. Your humor and zest for life was unmatched. Glad to have known you. Thanks for all the laughs. My best to your family. Tim
rest well bud
I’m truly honored to be a part of your beautiful family. I will forever cherish our times together. Jesse and I will keep the Jameson Lake tradition alive and we look forward to catching up all the big fish you left behind. It won’t be the same without you but we know that you will be with us in spirit.
I promise to always be a loving and caring wife to your son. I’ll take great care of him and help him through this difficult time. Jesse has always been so proud to walk in your footsteps and to be known as Whitey’s boy… He loves and misses you dearly.
All my love,
Rest in peace White Doggy
It’s hard to believe Whitey’s gone, I know he’s in a much better place now. Rest in peace Whitey. Don’t worry, we’ll take care of ma for you!
White Family, We are truly sorry to hear of the passing of Whitey. He had a way of touching so many lifes with his sense of humor ! He always had a way of make people laugh,
You will be in our hearts and prays in this difficult time,
Whitey ..Go in Peace.
Neither of us have been able to see you since high school but remember you well. Phil remembers you as part of the North Side Queen Anne “greasers”. You were instrumental in getting him and some other of the same to join the Q.A. Usher Squad and be “part of the in -crowd”. Those crazy high school days!! I was Sandy Johnson and lived in your neighborhood and would once in a while spend time with you, Rodney and Steve with my other girlfriends. Just a bunch of neighborhood teens goofing around. We were both saddened to hear of your early passing and wish we had found time to say “hello” in life! Rest in peace, Bob.
We were classmates at Queen Anne High. Though were not related, my ex and Bob were both nicknamed Whitey and called the White Brothers because of their blonde hair. Your humor will be missed, especially at the reunions. Rest in peace, bro.
Bod was so fun in School we had mutual friends, Steve McKee. I know that we are measure by the imprint we make on other souls. Bob was a good hearten very strong guy. And I mean strong in spirit and action.
These feelings we get at these times reminds us of the joy of love and life and the assents of a soul like Bob’s who impacted our character and love for his kind of joy.
The dash in his life from 1944 dash 2012 was truly full of riches. See you soon Bob!
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Death is one of the most difficult things we face in life but may it comfort you to know that others care. I have found great encouragement when reading the beautiful words penned in the Bible at Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” May this promise bring your family comfort in this difficult time.