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James White Obituary
May 4 1934 ~ April 17 2013
Jim passed away at home in Shoreline surrounded by his beloved family after a brave battle with cancer. He married Carolyn Ruosch December 23 1956. They had 56 wonderful years. After two years of duty in the Navy, they settled in Shoreline and raised their four sons. Jim served 12 years in the Seattle Fire Department and 43 years in the Shoreline Fire Department, retiring as Captain of the part-paid department. Jim loved flying and boating with his family. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, brother Bruce (Judy), four sons, Russell (Gail), Richard (Laurie), Kevin (Jody), Robert, grandchildren, Marcus, Laurel, AJ, Justin, Sarah, Rachel, Austin, Trevor, Harry (all "Whites"), Olivia, William, Joseph Finney and one precious great grandson Micheal James. He was wonderful, kind and very loved. The family would like to thank Group Health Hospice for its wonderful care. Services will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th Street, Kent, Wa. Thursday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m.
Remembrances may be sent to the Shoreline EMS Donations Fund, 17525 Aurora Avenue N, Shoreline, Wa 98133.
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Thomas Leary, Jr.
April 25, 2013
Our Family sends it's condolences to the wonderful White Family. Jim served with my father in both the Seattle and Shoreline Fire Departments.They were both old school Fireman for sure.He surely was proud of his son's that followed in his foot steps into Fire service. I am very sorry to have not been able to make his send off today at Tahoma. This world has lost another good man . Rest in Peace Jim.
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Gail
April 23, 2013
Jim was a wonderful man with a ready smile and a great sense of humor. We were blessed to get to know him.
Debra Hill
April 23, 2013
I feel very honored to have witnessed such an awesome family man who celebrated Life and loved deeply while he was on Earth, my condolences are with you all know. Love always.
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