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WILLIAM R. "BILL" WHITE

WILLIAM R. "BILL" WHITE obituary

WILLIAM WHITE Obituary

William R. "Bill" White of Elgin Funeral services for William R. "Bill" White, 70, will be held on Wednesday, March 22, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of LaSalle, Ill., with Pastor Wesley Waddle officiating. Burial will follow in Peru City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St. (Route 31), Elgin, and on Wednesday, from 12 noon until the time of services at the church. Born Jan. 11, 1941, in Peru, Ill., the son of Clark and Rose White, he peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Sherman Hospital, Elgin, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was an administrator for School District U-46, serving as principal at Ridge Circle Elementary in Streamwood and Fox Meadow Elementary in South Elgin. Survivors include his wife, Judy, whom he married on Oct. 6, 1962; his daughter, Colleen (Greg) White of South Elgin; his mother, Rose White of Peru, Ill.; his sister, Geraldine (Jack "Flea") Walsh of LaSalle; his brother, Clark White of Elgin; along with many family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father. For information, call 847-741-8800 or send online condolences to www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2011.

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Mery Krause

March 15, 2020

Bill was one of my two favorite principals, and I will never forget him. He was responsible for keeping me in the teaching field. I was ready to leave when he hired me as the kdg teacher at his brand new school and made my last 6 years of teaching a job. He is missed by many and remembered by many for a lifetime.

Dawn McFarland-Heaney

March 24, 2011

Mr. White was one of the best administrators, co-workers and friends anyone could ask for. My children and I have many fond memories of Mr. White and his welcoming smile. He made every student feel special. Our deepest prayers are with you all.
Dawn (Carlborg) McFarland-Heaney, Nicole Carlborg, Danielle Carlborg, Joshua Carlborg & Zakary Carlborg

Denise Schmeltz

March 22, 2011

My family surely appreciated Mr. White! What a wonderful first principal (Fox Meadow) for our son. I recall my favorite part of every PTO meeting: Principal White's scheduled remarks.
With Sincere Sympathy,

Washington School

March 22, 2011

We are very sorry for your loss, He was a very great man and will be missed by all who new and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love,
Jake,Laura, Melissa, Kari & Jacob Thomas
Laurie (Thomas) Durec

Deborah Locke(McNichols)

March 22, 2011

A greater administrator or mentor there will never be. Bill White touched children and adult lives in ways that cannot be comprehended nor explained. He made the naughty good and the good better. Bill had the ability to identify one's strengths or weaknesses and really make a difference. He loved his profession and always said what an honor it was for him to serve as a principal. He was and will remain to be the best educator/administrator that will pass through U-46. I will forever be grateful to him for taking me under his wing and teaching me the skills I needed to move into administration. I will forever miss his laugh and most of all that Bill White eye twinkle. My love and deepest sympathy are extended to Judy and Colleen.
Deborah Locke (McNichols)

Lorna McLean Rosson

March 22, 2011

My sympathy goes out to Bill's family, friends, and co-workers. I enjoyed working with Bill at Ridge Circle in the late 1980's where I saw his tremendous love and compassion for children on a daily basis. He was a wonderful principal/leader to so many teachers, and had a special knack for problem-solving. He was fun, encouraging, and hopeful even in the midst of crisis. I will miss you, Bill. Thanks for the memories!

March 22, 2011

Bill was an excellent leader, administrator, co-worker and a special friend. It was an honor to work with him. He had such an amazing compassion "For The Children"! My saddened heart goes out to his family. This is a great loss for many many people. With sympathy and love...Nance' & Bob Hoglund

March 22, 2011

Rest in peace, Bill! When I think about all the lives that you touched and all the children that looked up to you, I know that you really made a difference in the world. We will miss you always. Carol Doodeman

Jean Barwig

March 22, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Mr. White's family. He was a very special man. My children went to Fox Meadow many years ago and I remember Mr. White knew each and every student by name. He was always outside with the kids when the bus delivered and picked up the kids without fail. It was also a TREAT to have lunch with the Principal! The students had contests throughout the year and the teachers also nominated students each month for the honor of having lunch with Mr. White.
He was a wonderful person and will be missed.

March 22, 2011

My heartfelt sympathy to the White family,espcially to Judty and Clark. Bill was a tremendous leader of young children and a friend for many years. Harvey Eisner

Mery Krause

March 22, 2011

My heart is sad knowing I'll never see Bill or hear his funny laugh again. He was a wonderful man and a great teacher, principal and friend. He saved my sanity when he hired me as his kdg. teacher at his last school, Fox Meadow. Unless you've played tennis with him, you wouldn't believe how he could run across that court, in a few short steps. I know his family will miss him more than words can express, but because of their strong faith in the Lord and the hereafter, I'm sure they are, along with me, happy for Bill that he's in a wonderful place now and will not have to undergo chemo or deal with any more health issues. He's feeling his best now, and looking down on us with a great big smile. He was loved by many and touched the lives of thousands in a positive way. I'm so sorry I can not attend his visitation for funeral to convey my sympathy in person to Judy, Colleen, and the entire family. He has left behind beautiful and loving memories for his family and friends. With love and prayers.

March 21, 2011

My sympathies to the entire family on your loss.

Allynn Kairis
teacher at Ridge Circle for 10 years

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