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Rebecca White Obituary

WHITE Rebecca Lynn (Knak) Rebecca L. White (Knak), age 37, passed away on June 5, 2008. She was born April 14, 1971, in Pittsburgh, PA to Roy and Nancy (Lyons) White. She attended the University of Toledo and then received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Physical Therapy at the University of Evansville. She was a physical therapist at the former Riverside Hospital and since August 4, 2001 was a physical therapist at the University of Michigan Hospital. Rebecca was a member of the American Physical Therapist's Association and received her specialist certification in cardio pulmonary therapy. Rebecca is survived by her husband, Michael Knak; parents, Roy and Nancy White; sisters, Dr. Beth (Randy Fugate) White, Arlene (William) Bianco, and Amy White, Esq. and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 5-9:00 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.). Memorial Services will be private. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider Life Connections. Online condolences may be made by visiting our website at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Blade on Jun. 8, 2008.

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Sujoy Bose

June 17, 2008

I am deeply saddened by the passing of a brilliant mind and colleague. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Cyndi Zadai

June 16, 2008

I was privileged to know and appreciate Becky as a brilliant, warm, wry, spirited individual who could tackle any task, or, wrestle with any concept with curiosity and tenacity until she fully accomplished the goal or understood and integrated the material into her knowledge base. Becky and I had a student/teacher and collegial relationship when she was a doctoral student in Utah. I enjoyed getting to know her and we remained friends after school. Despite the real physical challenges Becky faced, she remained focused and moving forward against the odds she refused to acknowledge. She routinely entertained us with stories about, "Mike" and every member of her family who gave her a great source of strength and wrapped her in Love.

She will be greatly missed by the Cardiopulmonary PT Community in general and by me in particular.

Sincerely,

Cyndi Zadai

Tom & Gayle Rasar

June 10, 2008

Mike,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We'll be keeping you in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

Mary Sue Mercer

June 10, 2008

So sorry to hear of Becky's passing. She was a professional colleague I knew through PSI. I have a great respect for her wonderful, caring spirit and her keen intelligence. I was always sorry when she left the Toledo area - she was really missed in our PT community. Will keep all of you (her family) in my prayers.

Denise Carter

June 10, 2008

I'm very sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Paul, Genesis, Alex and Meredith Burkhardt

June 9, 2008

Mike:

Our family is deeply sorry to hear of Becky's passing. She was a wise friend and a great gaming buddy, and her steadfast determination and dry sense of humor were an inspiration to all of us. Despite the challenges she faced, her dedication to helping others was incredible. We'll miss her terribly. You are in our thoughts.

Mike Monaco

June 9, 2008

Mike,

I'm really sorry to hear about your loss.

Mike Monaco

Denise & Ken Allan

June 9, 2008

We are sorry for your loss, we did not know Becky well, but Jane (Knak)has worked for us for 14 years, so we felt as though we knew her. We know she will be truely missed by family & friends.

You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through these difficult times.

Nik Olah

June 8, 2008

Mike,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and Becky's family are in my prayers.

Dan Kellar

June 8, 2008

I'm sorry to hear of Becky's passing. I knew her and worked with her in the Phys. Therapy Dept. at Riverside Hospital. My deepest sympathy.

Yvonne Pasquinelly

June 8, 2008

My sincerest sympathy Mike. Know you will be lonesome without Becky, but God said enough suffering for her..time for her to go home. She is wrapped in his wonderful loving arms. Know that she is looking down on you and saying "dont cry Mike.I dont hurt anymore. God bless and keep you Mike. Mrs. P.

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