Joseph D. White

1956 - 2023

BORN

1956

DIED

2023

Joseph White Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Joseph D. White
Start: 2023-09-30T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Honey Creek State Park

Joseph D. White

September 11, 1956 - September 1, 2023

Joseph D. White died September 1, 2023, at home in Anchorage, Alaska. Joe was born September 11, 1956, in Tulsa, Ok. He grew up in Muskogee, just adding to his charm as the Okie from Muskogee, a moniker he proudly claimed. He graduated from Edmund High School and headed to Oklahoma State University where he graduated from with a degree in soils. One proud Poke, the first gift his children received were OSU and Eskimo Joe swag.

Joe landed in Alaska where he had a 30 year career while doing what he loved: hunting and fishing. He lived and loved every minute of it and especially the down time and camaraderie. Joe could spin a tale and boy could he talk. Fishing brought Joe and Marilee Fix together and they married August 4, 1990. They welcomed their son, Jacob on August 22, 1994 and daughter, Meara on December 9, 1994.

Joe was ever so gregarious; he leaves grieving friends from around the country in addition to his children; and siblings, Carol Bishop and Mary Dorton of Grove, Ok, Dr. Theresa White Mullins (Charles) of Edmund, Ok; and his nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at Honey Creek State Park near Grove on Saturday, September 30, from 11 a.m., until the lights go out and in Alaska, at a date to be announced next summer. Bring fish, music and stories.

The family request you write a remembrance and send to [email protected] or [email protected] so they can be combined, honoring his love of family and friends to be tossed out to sea in a bottle.

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

Published by Tulsa World on Sep. 19, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph White

10 Entries

Richard Wilson

November 7, 2023

We were roomates in 3 South, Bennet Hall. Joe put up with a lot of my silliness and responded by teaching me to dove hunt and to pond jump ducks. The kindest and gentlest soul I will ever know. Sorry we ate your frog legs while you were showering! Miss you Joe.

Jeff Parker

October 15, 2023

Also have to add my memory of kayaking in Prince William Sound with Joe and Maria, his partner in latter years. They were impressive paddlers who set the pace for the rest of us.

Jeff Parker

September 30, 2023

I am from Iowa. Joe was from Oklahoma. We were both mid-westerners. We met and were friends in Alaska. A few years ago, when he was on a trip back to Oklahoma, he called me in Anchorage. He asked if I wanted to fly down to Oklahoma to go crappie fishing. My immediate thought: Only a man from the Midwest would understand what crappie fishing in a boat on a lake under and endless sky in the 1950s and 1960s is to a boy of the Midwest. For that thought, I'll treasure his kindness.

Mary Vavrik

September 26, 2023

My condolences also go out to Maria, Joe's longtime partner and close friend. I know she is heartbroken. The world has lost a good man.

Helen Addington

September 24, 2023

Joe .... what a warm, kind, gentle, bighearted man. It's hard to believe he's no longer with us. Joe always had time for friends, or strangers who quickly became friends, always willing to help anybody in need.
I will remember Joe with love and gratitude for having known him. My condolences go to his family and his abundant Alaskan friends and most importantly to Maria, his partner of 10 years whom Joe simply adored. She made his world go around.
To celebrate Joe's life and spirit, a potluck gathering will take place on September 30th at 4pm at Viking Hall in Anchorage where we can honor Joe for all the wonderful qualities he shared with us in so many ways. Joe would love a joyful Alaskan send-off so bring along fond memories or outrageous wilderness, fishing, or hunting stories.

Valanne Glooschenko

September 23, 2023

Sincere condolences to Joe White's sisters, children Meara and Jake, nieces and nephews and to Maria Kartsounes, Joe's loving partner for the last 10 years. Their happiness together was an inspiration to all-

Collette Sarlas

September 22, 2023

Joe planted the rich soil of knowledge to friends in Illinois. To Joe's children, he will always watch over you. To Joe's siblings, friends, co-workers may the memory of Joe forever keep a smile on your faces. May he rest in peace.

Cindy Gilder

September 21, 2023

My condolences to the family, especially Joe's kids Meara and Jack and his current longtime partner Maria.

Paul Maguire

September 21, 2023

Marilee, Meara, and Jacob - sorry for your loss! Have Joe
and all of you in my Rosary!

I enjoyed meeting and knowing Joe! He loved his family and the outdoors! His sense of adventure seemed strong. I always enjoyed visiting your home with Mary!!

Condolences,

Paul

Mary Vavrik

September 20, 2023

It was very heartwarming to have Joe in my life! He was always a good storyteller and quick with a laugh. I loved his calm nature! He will be missed by many.

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