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Paul White Obituary
PEORIA - The Rev. Paul Eugene White, 87, of Peoria passed away at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria, surrounded by family and friends.
He was born on Aug. 19, 1928, in Richmond, Ind., a son of Homer and Luella Jane (Hoover) White. They preceded him in death, along with eight siblings.
Rev. White is survived by his loving wife of over 58 years, Esther (Wilson) White of Peoria; five children, Steven of Peoria (Lori), Cindy (Jeff) Starks of Skokie, David (Rachel) of Peoria, Susan (John) Tyree of Lakewood, Colo., and Sandra (Jim) Ostrom of West Lafayette, Ind.; 12 grandchildren, Dan Starks, Jeremy Starks, Anastasia (White) Berkley, Ben White, Rae Starks, Elizabeth (White) Powers, Erika (Ostrom) Wolfschlag, Kayla Ostrom, Laura Tyree, Eric Tyree, Mac White and Grace White; two great-grandsons; nieces and nephews; and many friends.
He spent his early years in Richmond, graduating from Richmond High School in 1947. He attended Olivet Nazarene College in Bourbonnais, earning two degrees, a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of theology. He then attended Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Mo., graduating with a master of divinity.
Rev. White served as a minister of the Gospel for over 55 years, 30 years with the Nazarene Church in Indiana, Pennsylvania and Illinois, and 25 years with the United Methodist Church in Illinois. During this time, he ministered in over 15 churches, serving the Lord, loving people and winning souls for heaven. He also served as a youth director and choir director for 20 years and vice president of the board at a Holiness Church Camp in Pennsylvania.
A celebration of life service will be at 3 p.m. CT today, Oct. 13, 2015, at Northside Church of the Nazarene in Peoria, with Dr. John Spohn officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Chester Cemetery in Richmond, Ind.
Memorial contributions may be made to Northside Church of the Nazarene in Peoria.
Rev. White's memorial website and online condolences may be accessed at www.ClaryFunerals.com.
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Richard Rowe
October 17, 2015
I along with Paul grew up in Richmond,Indiana and attended First Nazarene Church. Together we sang in the Evangel Quartet at Olivet Nazarene College, now ONU. Paul's wit and sincerity will long be remembered. Deepest sympathy for his wife an family but rejoice in his Heavenly home going.
October 13, 2015
Pastor Paul's service to the Lord is worthy to imitate. He used to say, "make sure your clan know Jesus (is saved)". May the Spirit of God comforts his family! The Banegas Fam in Peoria, IL.
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