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Melvin Raymond White, Sr., was born on 12 January 1939 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington.² He died on 23 October 2015, at age 76, in Vancouver, Clark, Washington. He was buried in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark, Washington.³

Melvin Raymond White Sr.
Vancouver, Washington
Jan 12, 1939 Oct 23, 2015 (Age 76)
Obituary

MELVIN "MEL" R. WHITE January 12, 1939 - October 23, 2015. Mel was called home to the Lord surrounded by his family at the Community Hospice Center - Salmon Creek, Vancouver, WA, on October 23rd, 2015. During his life, Mel enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, bowling, dancing, his mini class reunions, his many friends at the Eagles, Karaoke and most of all his family. Mel retired in 2001 after 42 and a half years with the BNSF railroad. In retirement, Mel added RV traveling to his many loves, especially the Ocean Beaches. Mel was a member of the United Transportation Union and The Eagles 2158.

Mel is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jeannette; his son, Mel Jr. (Debby) of Tigard OR; his daughters, LizaMarie (Jeff) of Vancouver and Jan (John) of Warrenton VA; brother, Richard White of Moses Lake WA; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and an uncle.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and twin brother, Kenneth.

Mel will be remembered for his twinkling blue eyes, his smile and his sense of humor. He always had a positive attitude which came shining through when the day before he died he said "If you have to go, you might as well go happy."

Viewing will be available Friday, October 30th, 2015 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684 from Noon to 9 p.m . Funeral services will be Saturday, October 31st, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to The Community Hospice Center - Salmon Creek - 3102 NE 134th St., Vancouver, WA 98686.

Kenneth Joseph White, Sr., was born on 12 January 1939 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington.^2,4,3,5 He died on 31 July 1981, at age 42, in Vancouver, Clark, Washington.^2,4,5,6 He was buried in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark, Washington.⁵

"Beloved Husband and Father"(wife: Linda White, Vancouver, MGM, 3 Aug. 1981.)

Basil G. Moore was born on 1 January 1916 in Utah.¹ He died on 23 May 1993, at age 77, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.²

Nellie Undine Gearns was born on 4 May 1872 in Watford, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.¹ She and Frank Bartlett Rosenbury were married on 17 November 1891 in Watford, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 She died on 8 September 1956, at age 84, in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.

* Daughter of Andrew Gearns and Chaterin Cox. Nellie Undine Gearns immigrated in 1893.³

Helen Kathryn (Nellie) Rosenberry was born on 10 July 1893 in Watford, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 She and Walter Franklin Valk were married on 25 November 1914 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.³ She died on 3 February 1960, at age 66, in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.² She was buried in Oakwood Cemetery (9 Plat E), Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.²

Helen Kathryn (Nellie) Rosenberry immigrated in 1893.⁴

Florence Rosenbury was born on 16 December 1894 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.^1,2 She and Jacob R. (Jay) Waalkes were married on 23 July 1919 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan. She died on 27 May 1983, at age 88, in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.² She was buried in Oakwood Cemetery (9 Plat E, Grave 11), Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.²

Viola Laverne (Verna) Rosenberry was born on 25 April 1897 in Michigan.¹ She and Richard R. Andree, Jr., were married on 7 June 1916 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.²

Benjamin Charles Burgess was born on 27 March 1879 in Canada.^1,2 He and Daisy Carrie Rosenbury were married about 1902.³ He died in May 1935, at age 56.⁴ He was buried on 15 May 1935 in Oak Hill Cemetery (Section F, Lot 14, Route 5), Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan.⁴

Benjamin Charles Burgess was a Sales Manager in Farm Implements.³ He immigrated in 1900.¹