ARDIS RUTH WHITE

White, Ardis Ruth April 1935 - August 2010 Resident of Fountain Valley, after a two year battle with cancer, Ardis passed away peacefully at her Fountain Valley home on August 23. Born Ardis Ruth Kessler April 15, 1935 in Nice, California, Ardis has lived in Orange County since 1965. The third of four children born to the late George and Naomi Kessler, she was the beloved wife of Charles White until his death in 1994. Ardis was preceded in death by her brother, Thane (Russ) Kessler and her oldest son, Daniel Carlos Gregory. She will forever be remembered by her brother, Lloyd Kessler and his wife Millie; her brother, David Kessler and his wife Carmela; her children, Christopher Paul Gregory and Elizabeth Ruth Gregory; her grandsons, Ronald Daniel Gregory and Cody Allen Gregory; as well as her nieces, nephews and countless friends who were blessed to know her. She will be especially missed by her "adopted" family; Joan Tucker and her three daughters Patricia, Anne and Nicole. Ardis was a long time active member of St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church in Huntington Beach, where she served as a lector. She was also active in the church flower guild and baby basket committee. An ardent world traveler, Ardis was always planning her next trip. Her favorite destinations were Europe, Hawaii and the Caribbean. She was an active member of the Monday Morning Club, Harbor Singers and the Bixby Twilight Golf League where she formed many lasting friendships. In addition to travel, Ardis enjoyed singing, golf, volunteer work and visiting with friends and family. With her ready smile, sense of humor and can-do attitude, Ardis brightened the lives of all who knew her. Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial service for Ardis on Saturday, September 25 at 10:00 am in St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church, 18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (714) 962-7512. A reception in the church hall will immediately follow the memorial service. The family requests that all donations be made to the St. Wilfrid Flower Guild, 18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646.