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Fr John Nestor
November 5, 2021
I just became aware of his death. I only met the Admiral on a couple of occasions. He and his story, told me by Mrs White during my brief time as their home guests, has been a great inspiration to me. Thank you for your kindness to me. My condolences to Lori and Casey and all of the Donlon children, as well as to the other White children who I knew less well or not at all. May he rest in peace. May his life and his Faith inspire and motivate those (temporally) separated by his passing into eternity.
Monica Carley-Spencer
June 15, 2021
Beth - it's been many years but I remember meeting your family on several occasions. My deepest sympathies and prayers for you all.
David Braun
May 24, 2021
Beth -- I was sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May he Rest In Peace.
Scott Erich
February 27, 2021
An amazing human being and a great leader. I had the honor of having a conversation with him a couple of times. Fall 1982, when Admiral White was SUBLANT I was serving on the Uss Groton, but was riding and assisting the Uss Philadelphia during a PCO training event. It just so happened that one of the PCOs was going to be my new CO on the Groton. We were in sonar when he stepped in and stood next to me. He looked at my hat, smiled and said to me, "Are you here to spy on your new Captain?" Now you have to understand I was just an E-5. To have an Admiral just start up a casual conversation with someone like me was unheard of. I mean, Admirals have better things to do. I found out later he did this all the time.
Anyways, I noticed his hand was all bandaged up. Believe it was his right hand. I asked him what happened. He went on to explain to me how his hand got injured. He was helping his son working on his car. Apparently they were doing some body work on the car and he was using a power grinder. Well the grinder slipped and it ended up cutting a large slice near the joint where his thumb meets the hand.
I remember this conversation vividly and I can still picture in my mind stand there talking to him, like it was not almost 40 years ago, but 40 days ago. The man just had a way in making people feel special. I feel honored to have had those brief encounters with him. Because he is now gone, the world is a lesser place. Salute!
MMC SS/SW/DV Mounce
February 27, 2021
Rest your oars brother and may your eternity be peaceful.
John Shettles
February 27, 2021
I was on the commissioning crew of the Pargo. Then Capt. White was one of the finest officers I ever sailed under. He was the first Captain that ever recognized me by giving me a letter of commendation for my work in the radio shack during the search for the loss of the Scorpion. The world has lost a giant of a man. My condolences to his family.
Douglas Poad
February 27, 2021
I didn't know Admiral White, but he was one of the "giants" of the submarine force on whose shoulders I was lucky enough to stand during my career in the Navy. His service, and personality were legendary and well-respected. Rest your oars, sir, we have the watch. To his family, may time and good memories heal the sharp pain of loss.
David W Olson
February 16, 2021
Always a gentleman, the Admiral will be missed by many. He was a force of nature and he left an indelible mark not only in the U.S. Navy, but with all of those whom he touched throughout is life. Rest in Peace, fair winds and following seas.
Bob Keehn
February 16, 2021
Dear Mary Anne (and all of the White family),
I wish to share my sincere condolences for the passing of your dear Admiral Steve. I only crossed paths briefly with Steve but both times are locked in my memory. One was his 2018 reunion speech at NL commemorating Nautilus 1958 under ice transit (I recall some 30+ family members attended-WOW!). One of his shared stories that day included his suggestion that you, Mary Anne, "call the governor" for his help to resolve an emergency family matter. That story came to me as a reminder of how wonderful it is when a husband-wife work together to solve difficult issues. The other was when I was charged with getting a photograph of your grandson and our newest Nautilus Alumni scholar, Steven Elliott, up in Parker, TX. Low and behold, I heard that you and Steve would be in town at the same time! I got the photo but Admiral Steve insisted that we take another one together. "Naw", I said, "I'm just enlisted". And the Admiral replied, "Get in here, we're all in the same crew!" That example of inclusion is a lesson I've remembered.
Bob Keehn,
USS Nautilus 1968-71
Nautilus Alumni Assoc. Sec. 2013-20
John Yuill
February 11, 2021
I had the great privilege to serve with Adm. White in Nautilus, then a Lt., during his tenure in that magnificent submarine (1957-1960). He was one of the most competent, intelligent, and fun officers with which to be associated. We met at many reunions over the years and it was always good to see and talk to him each time. The last was at the 2018 60th PANOPO reunion in Groton, CT where we reminisced and were entertained by his witty speech.
We are greatly saddened by his passing but know that he left an indelible mark on that fine ship and any other command he held throughout his service. He will be sorely missed by any and all who knew him, especially his wonderful family to which we offer our most sincere condolences. John & Beverly Yuill
Courtenay Allyn
February 10, 2021
Life´s "coincidences" led me to learn of Steve´s passing just now. It´s been many years since I watched him refinishing a floor in Ledyard, and my last memory is of your home on base at Christmas time, I believe.
My sympathy to you all, both family and friends. May you find comfort in the many years of fond memories, and the sharing of those memories in the days ahead.
Jonathan and Lina Woodall
February 9, 2021
With deepest sympathy to Mrs. White and the entire White family.
love,
Lina and Jonathan Woodall
This photo of the USS TANG wardroom from circa 1954 captures the "early years." Admiral White, my father, Reuben Woodall, Lew Neeb, and Bob Hale.
Taraja Dennis
February 7, 2021
The world has lost a truly great man. Sending my love to the entire family.
Tom Landreau
February 7, 2021
RIP Uncle Steve I will always remember your welcoming at my Parents house with our UCLA tailgate attires and fight song. Always see you both smiling as you approach the house.
George Sawyer
February 7, 2021
My greatest sympathy and fond memories of one of my best friends, Steve.
Although our recent years together have been distant, I remember well our many early years as two friends literally 'submerged' in our profession as shipmates on Tang, the Navy nuclear world, and the US Navy establishment, but also with our families and as just buddies.
Mary Anne, I know Steve and my deceased Betty are meeting once more in Heaven where they so well belong-- and I extend my best wishes to you and your large and still growing family.
All my love,
George
A Landreau
February 7, 2021
Requiescet in pace. My condolences to the White Family.
Ed and Judy Johnson
February 7, 2021
Our sympathy to the family, he was a great man! He commissioned me and my classmates at VMI NROTC in 1979. I will tip a glass to him for a life well lived.
John Andeson
February 6, 2021
USS Nautilus SSN-571 shipmates, their families and alumni call to attention for Steven (Steve) A. White Admiral USN Ret. and his service to country and to Nautilus. Admiral White’s passing to Eternal Patrol will be shared with his shipmates and recorded in the log book kept by the Nautilus Alumni Association.
Steve, your duty is complete sir.
Let us take up the oar.
'For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.'
Romans 8:38-39
Fraternally,
NAAI Chaplain
Donna and Michael Kerrigan
February 6, 2021
Lori and children, We wish you deep sympathy as your beloved father/grandfather departs this earthly life, but we hope you will be consoled at the thought of your many family members who earlier have gone before the Lord in His grace and now accompany Steve to eternal life. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, now rest In Christ´s peace.
Jim and Ellen Krafty
February 6, 2021
The picture of the Admiral is just how we both remember him.
Our love and prayers are with all of you.
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