Willard Allen White

Willard "Willie" White

BRIGHAM CITY- Willard Allen White passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the age of 78.
Willie was born in Denver, Colorado on January 27, 1931 a son of Glen V. and Faye Malcolm White. He attended school in Holy Oak, Colorado and graduated from Box Elder High School.
He served his country in the Korean War in the United States Navy.
Willie married his sweetheart Faye Nielsen Maughan on June 17, 1955 in Brigham City, Utah. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Ogden Temple on June 16, 1984.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had served as Assistant Ward Clerk, Counselor in the High Priest Quorum, Home Teacher, and Scout Leader. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, snowmobiling, and making creations from rocks and wood. He enjoyed working in his yard and was awarded yard of the month. He was always willing to extend his help in his children's projects at their homes. Willie loved a good laugh and sharing jokes, and spending time with his family and friends. He had a big heart and had a love for animals.
He retired from Thiokol in April 1992 after 34 years. He was proud to be part of the space program. After his retirement he enjoyed traveling with Faye.
Surviving are his wife, Faye, Brigham City, UT; children: Gayle (Kevin) Rountree, Brigham City, UT; Wade A. (Helen) White, Tremonton, UT; Lance R. (Ila) White, Bear River City, UT: Glenn K. (Mindy) White, Perry, UT; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and one sister Lola (Ken) Christensen, Cloverdale CA.
His parents, sister and a great-grandson preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT.
Friends may call on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 12:00 to 12:40 p.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery where Military Honors will be accorded.
Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses who cared for him during his extended illness and the staff at Loving Hearts Hospice.
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302
July 16, 2009

VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
July 19, 2009
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
July 20, 2009
1:00 PM