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Lori L. White

Lori White Obituary

Lori L. White, age 56, of Bellingham, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 21st, 2011. Lori was born July 7th, 1954 in Bellingham to Sharky and Betty Leavitt. She grew up in the Deming area and created many special memories on Church Mountain, which she lovingly shared with her family. In 1972 Lori graduated from Mount Baker High School and from there went on to create a life in Bellingham. On December 1st, 1982 Lori vowed to spend the rest of her life with her best friend Jim White. Their relationship was one built of love, trust and respect. Lori enjoyed working with her dad at his AAA Vacuum business. Over the years she had numerous jobs, but her love of children led her to her most recent, as a school bus driver for the Bellingham School District. Lori's love of life, family and community was shown in all she did. She was a person of energy; one who made things happen. Family and friends were her life. She was a true friend to everyone she came in contact with, whether it was a brief encounter in the grocery store or a lifelong friend from grade school. Lori was a volunteer firefighter, Cub Scout leader and a member of Christ the King among many other things. She enjoyed traveling, doing crafts, making beautiful wedding cakes and playing softball and games with family and friends. Patriotism is defined as love and devotion to ones country, which Lori showed every chance she had. Lori was preceded in death by her parents, Betty and Sharky and survived by her husband Jim, their beloved children and their families; Son Adam White and wife Michelle and their children Justice 13, Gavin 11, Tyler 7 and Lylli 4; Son Jacob White; Son Gary White and wife Candace and their children Katelynn 14, William 13, Westyn 10, Aiden 3 and Isaac 2; Daughter Sheri White and Ron James and their children Veronica 19 and Dakota 16. Lori is also survived by her siblings; sister Connie Gates and husband Ken, sister Betsy Zender and husband Dean, brother Rocky Leavitt and wife Linda and many nieces and nephews. Please join us in celebrating Lori's life at 10am Monday morning January 31st at Christ the King Community Church 4173 Meridian Street in Bellingham. In memory of Lori's participation in the Relay For Life walks, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society or to the Whatcom Medic One Memorial Fund.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Bellingham Herald from Jan. 27 to Jan. 30, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Lori White

20 Entries

Thayne Hamilton

February 1, 2011

I will never forget the kindness that Lori showed everyone she met. The amount of people from across all lines that attended her memorial were a true testament of who she was and how she lived her life. We'll all miss you Lori.

Tina Hinds-Denman

February 1, 2011

I can't believe Lori is gone. She was a childhood friend and her dad and mine were good friends. She was an awesome person, always so happy and smiling. I was so glad we reconnected on Facebook not too long ago. She is surely in Heaven hugging her parents and mine!

Jana Logan

January 31, 2011

Jim and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Lori was such a special person to our family. I always enjoyed seeing her smiling face! She always greeted me with big hug. My boys got to spend some time with her at Beachwood and Birchbay painting rocks and making memories. I am very gretful for having her in my life. The service today was the largest attended service I have ever been to. UNBELEIVABLE! She touched so many people during her time with us. My heart and thoughts are with you and your family.

Porsha

January 30, 2011

Adam & Family, I am sorry to read about your mom's passing. I remember one of your birthdays when we went out to birch bay and swam at the resort pools and Niki and I were the only girls there with all you boys, your mom was so nice. Your family will be in my prayers.

Bill Black

January 30, 2011

Lori White was an extremely special and wonderfully kind person. Anyone who came into her presence felt blessed. My condolences to her family.

Scott Wilson

January 29, 2011

Lori was a wonderful lady: always with a smile and a positive outlook on life. She knew how to brighten a day. I was always happy to see her behind the steering wheel of our team bus. It was always a sign of good luck if she was the one who drove us to our destination. She will be sorely missed.

January 29, 2011

Jim, Adam, Jacob,
We were so sorry to learn of Lori's death and the pain, which there are no words for describing, your family is now feeling. Lori was such a fun-loving person who brought so much joy to all those who knew her. Her smile and laugh were so infectious. The memories of Lori are so difficult now, but I believe in the future these same memories will fill your hearts love, peace, and understanding. The world lost an incredibly, wonderful person on January 21st.
Deborah and Bob Johnson

Kathi (Davis)Olson

January 29, 2011

Jim and family,
I can't believe Lori is gone. So young and I know how much she loved her family. She will be missed and never forgotten. So Jim my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was a wonderful cousin. Love Kathi

Cathie Bertola

January 28, 2011

Jim and family, Lori was my son's bus driver from Carl Cozier a couple of years ago. She was one of the kindest people I have ever met. I always enjoyed chatting with her. It was my son's first bus experience and she made every bus ride a happy experience. Recently, she was asked to drive him home and I got to see her for a few minutes. I am very sorry for your loss, she was a very wonderful person. I feel lucky to have known her. With love, Cathie Bertola (David's mom)

Mike & Patricia Willson

January 28, 2011

Jim and family,losing a loved one is always hard. Hope you can take comfort in knowing that your friends and family will be walking beside you through this sorrowful times. Our deepest regards, Mike and Patricia Willson

Leslie Pederson

January 28, 2011

Jim and family, I have adored Lori since the day I met her so many years ago, and I am so sad to hear you have lost such an amazing woman. I can't imagine how hard this must be for all of you losing such a wonderful, kind and funny woman. Keep your chin up because she would expect nothing less. Sincerely, Leslie (Bannerman) Pederson

Pam Benjamin (Ludtke)

January 27, 2011

I light a candle for you Lori and for all the children that trusted you each day as you drove them to school. They loved you and you will be so terribly missed by them all! God Bless your family and I hope that they know that you were loved!

Jennifer Ackerson

January 27, 2011

My deepest sympathies go to the White family. Lori was not only my buss driver growing up but my sister's an I were good friends with her sons Adam and Jacob while attending Carl Cozier Elemntary school. Lori has been and always will be a true inspiration to my sister and I both!
Jennifer (Fallon) Ackerson and
Family
Becky (Fallon) Ramerman and Family

terri hansen

January 27, 2011

Jim and family,
with all the comfort at this time of loss Lori had a very vibrent spirt about her that we will all miss may all the great memories of such a special, gentel person of Lori be in our lives for year to come!!!!
My deepest reguards to the family

January 27, 2011

Jim and family:

We are so very sorry for your loss. Lori was truly a one of a kind gal. We hope the memories of her and love of all your friends and family will comfort you.

With our love and sympathy,
Don and Kathy Smith

January 27, 2011

We have struggled with the right words to convey myour sorrow. Every phrase that comes to mind seems so trite. How do you adequately express how much you love someone? How much you are going to miss them? How the world was a better place with them in it? There really are no words. All we can say is that Lori, you were a ray of sunshine in everyone's lives that you touched and you will be missed greatly.

We love you,

Terry and Tammy Leavitt

January 27, 2011

To Lori's family~
I will miss your smiles and your warm personality. I also remember your remarkable cake making talent. Your memory will rest in my heart.
With deepest sympathy. Barb Schickler

Terri Hickox

January 27, 2011

To Lori's family and friends: I am so very sorry for your loss. Lori was my son's bus driver for several years and always looked out for him. I happily ran into her at a gathering at my cousin's house one day where I had the chance to get to know her better. She was such a lovely person! May you find peace and comfort in your memories. With heartfelt sympathy,

January 27, 2011

To the family of Lori ~
Our hearts go out to all of you in your time of sorrow. We are truly sorry for your loss. May time and the many memories of Lori bring peace and comfort to your day.

With deepest sympathy, The Peterson family

Michelle Nguyen

January 27, 2011

It has been a week since you have been gone and it's still hard to believe. You have known me since I was 5 going to school with Adam. You were full of life always had that smile on your face you will be dearly missed. Gone but never forgotten.

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