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Verlie White Obituary
born Sept. 21, 1917 in Chandler, AZ, died peacefully Saturday, March 1, 2014 at home in her sleep at age 96. Verlie was one of 6 children born to Edward Banks Nelson and Myrtle Libbie Sellers Nelson. She married Eldon Nesbit of Kansas City, MO in 1948 and after a divorce she moved back to Phoenix. She later married Jack White in 1967. They were married for 43 years until his death in 2010. Verlie was active in several community groups and loved to travel. She was a strong woman with a constant willingness to help others and loved being a grandmother. She was passionate about family history long before the computer era and spent countless hours researching. She was an inspiration to her entire family for her quick wit and excellent humor. Verlie is survived by her son Bob Nesbit of Arizona, daughter Frances Davis (Don) of Utah, her step-children, Jack White Jr. (Teri), Jane White, Jean White (Joan), her sister Theda Wright and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and loved ones. Visitation will be Saturday, March 8th from 9-10:20 AM at the LDS church, 616 South Extension Rd., Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will immediately follow at 10:30 AM. Arrangements by Bunker's Garden Chapel.
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Rebecca Howe
March 10, 2014
Aunt Verlie and Uncle Jack took me in their home when I was just starting out. They loved me like one of their own and I love them both dearly. I miss them but know they will always be looking out for me!
March 9, 2014
At times like this I always say When you are lonely "JUST LOOK UP"
Sending heartfelt sympathy to everyone. You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all for including Dad's children back here in Indiana and Mo.
Such a beautiful family !!!!!
Jack White Jr. and Terry
March 8, 2014
Condolences to all of the family.
Gene & Joann Scifres
Rebecca & Steve Howel
Jean White & family
March 7, 2014
Mom was a inspiration to me since 1967. I will always love her and the all the memeroies we made together. Thank you for being my Ari. Mom. Will always be eternally grateful for the love Dad and you shared and my Ariz. family.
sherrill riggs sumrall
March 5, 2014
verlie was such an inspiration to all of us, she made the Nelson reunions. Her knowledge of family history was amazing and her love of it has been passed down to many of us. Jack will have his sweetheart back again, and I can only imagine the reunion that has been going on in Heaven. Love to all her family remaining. She has left such a legacy for all of us.
March 5, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family. May God give you strength and peace.
Psalm 29:11
From the Staff of Bunker Family Funeral Homes
March 4, 2014
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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