In Memoriam; Kathi's Father

Charles Edward "Ned" White, widower of Lucy Marie Mullin White, passed away on 18 June 2005, four months after Marie, his wife of 55 years. He was born October 25th, 1926, in what was formerly Norfolk County and is now the South Norfolk area of Chesapeake, Virginia. Ned was retired from the U.S. civil service for which he was a supply analyst at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. For many years before his death, Ned devoted himself wholly to the care and support of his wife, Marie -- a devotion that was impressive far beyond that which is usually encountered.

Ned and Marie were predeceased by their daughters, Marlene (in 1971) and Sue (in 1987). Ned is survived by their middle daughter, Kathi, and husband Chuck, as well as by four grandchildren, Shawn Green and wife April; Karissa Calvo and husband Dante; Jill Kumm; and Julie Tolby and husband Justin. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren, Tyler Tolby and Kayla and Gage Green.

Ned served in the U.S. Army during the occupation of Japan after World War II. He was an outspoken patriot, keenly interested in the world around him and enjoyed nothing as much as a spirited discussion of history or current affairs. His family always knew that he loved them and he will be missed by all.