~ IN MEMORY ~
WWII veteran, C&S/DL Capt. Dale L. White Sr.
November 24, 1921 ~ January 13, 2014
Wanda Geraldine ‘Gerry’, wife of DL Capt.
Dale Lewis
August 27, 1927~ October 1, 2013
Notification with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member
retired C&S/Delta pilot Captain Dale Lewis White Sr., age 92. Captain White
joined Chicago & Southern Airlines 04-23-1951 and retired November 1981 with
Delta Air Lines, based DFW. Captain White was widowed just three months ago
with the passing of his wife Wanda Geraldine ‘Gerry’.
The Whites had most recently resided
6737 Branch Creek Drive , Fort Worth TX
76132-3085
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services bedside.
~ Carol
Dale Lewis White Sr., 92, most beloved husband, father, uncle and granddad,
passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. Service: A private family was held
at memorial service his bedside. Memorials: The family respectfully requests
that donations be made to the National Alzheimer's Association . Dale was born
Nov. 24, 1921, to Berlin and Ruth White. He was raised in Mattoon, Ill.
Throughout his life, Dale accomplished many things. He began as an aircraft
mechanic in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and became an
instructor/pilot in the Army Air Corps as well. Upon leaving the military, he
flew as an airline pilot for Delta Air Lines until he retired in 1981. During
his youth, he attended the Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, Ohio, and for a
time played the stand-up bass in a touring swing/jazz band. He could also play
the piano, guitar and trumpet. At some point, when his children were young, he
refurbished a Cessna 140 and taught his son Steve to fly. Steve followed his
father's footsteps and became an airline pilot as a result. Dale played golf and
reached the level of scratch golfer. He then taught his wife and sons how to
play. Eldest son Dale Jr. played golf professionally. There wasn't an engine
Dale couldn't fix or a piece of furniture he couldn't build or repair. He built
the family home in Westlake, where he held the position of mayor for many years.
Dale never did anything halfway. He learned to play pool quite well and was such
a skilled fly fisherman that he actually invented a side cast that a
professional fly-fishing guide and expert wrote of in his book, adopted and uses
to this day. Dale was very much a family man and will be dearly missed by those
who knew and loved him. He set a great example for his children of an amazing
husband, father and grandfather. Our family Sunday football games won't be the
same without him. Dale was preceded in death by his wife and best friend
Geraldine, "Gerry," on Oct. 1, 2013; sister, Logrita; and daughter, Leslie Sue
White. Survivors: His family and living memorials include his son, Dr. Dale L.
White Jr. and his wife, Debbie; son, Steve and his wife, Teri; son, Dr. Keith
Hubbard and his wife, Dianne; and grandchildren, Amy, Dale, Donald, Courtney,
Kyle, Keller, Lynsi and her husband Brad, Kelsi, Cara and Natali; his
great-grandchildren, Samantha, Madeline and Rory; his nieces, Lisa and Susan;
and many lifelong friends.
.Published in Star-Telegram on Feb. 23, 2014
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Wanda Geraldine "Gerry" White, 86, beloved wife, mother, sister, Grandma
and GiGi, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. Memorial service: A private family
memorial was held at her bedside. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please send
donations to The Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org Gerry
was raised in West Union, Ohio, and was a person who truly embraced life to the
fullest. Those who knew her would attest to the fact that her life revolved
around her family. She never met a stranger, and was known for making new
friends everywhere she went. She could recall every detail about the lives of
those she loved, and always knew how to make them feel special. Throughout her
life, she took every opportunity to provide help, love and support for those who
were in need, and actively donated to many charities, including the Wounded
Warriors. Her husband Dale, introduced her to the sport of golf, and she
excelled at it, winning many tournaments throughout the years she played. She
was once awarded "The Spirit of Golf" award at Trophy Club Country Club for her
sportsmanship. She enjoyed traveling, fly fishing and camping in the family RV,
as well. Unknown to many was the fact that Gerry was at one time, an
accomplished concert pianist. She held the title of Cincinnati Marble Champion
in her youth and was the leading receiver in the RPL (Roanoke Pasture League).
Football was an important tradition in her household during the fall, and she
loved cheering on the Dallas Cowboys with her family. She was preceded in death
by her parents, Harry Milton Gollahon and Dora Ruth Gollahon; brother, Harry
Gollahon; and her daughter, Leslie Sue White. Survivors: She is survived by her
loving husband and best friend of 68 years, Dale L. White, Sr.; her son, Dr.
Dale L. White Jr. and his wife, Debbie; son, Steven M. White and his wife, Teri;
her son, Dr. Keith Hubbard and his wife, Dianne; her sister, Delores Gollahon;
her grandchildren, Amy, Dale, Donald, Courtney, Kyle, Keller, Lynsi and her
husband, Brad, Kelsi, Cara, Natali; her great-grandchildren, Samantha, Rory and
Madeline; as well as, many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. "There are some
who bring a light so great into the world that, even after they have gone, the
light remains."--Rakesh Mohan Hallen Thank you for the light, Ger. See ya on the
other side of the river.
.Published in Star-Telegram on Oct. 6, 2013
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