Brandon White

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brandon Floyd White on December 19, 2024, at the age of 69. Brandon was born in Pasadena, CA on August 11, 1955 to Fred and Lenore White. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 47 years, Robin; their four children: Brette (Goose), Connor (Bear), Abbey (Noie), and Shafer (Buck), and 9 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Kristen Gillespie, as well as a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his brother, Rick.

Brandon was known for a quirky and unconventional outlook on life. He cared deeply about his family and bore struggles with dignity and endurance. He found great enjoyment and solace in nature, loved surfing and backpacking in the Sierras, and passed on these passions to his family. He nurtured his many friendships through sharing a cigar on the golf course or whiskey and a game of poker.

He was a deep thinker who frequently wandered outside of the box and resisted all attempts to reel him back in. We knew him as someone who had a deep compassion and sensitivity hiding under a slightly gruff exterior. People were always more important to him than money, and he didn't require us to be perfect.

He carried his sensitivity and appreciation for nature and beauty into his woodworking. Brandon was a master carpenter and general contractor for more than 40 years. He proudly founded and operated White & White Construction in San Clemente, CA. He enjoyed working with his two sons, passing along the family trade, and was so proud when his sons took over the company. His legacy of thinking outside of the box led him to be a carpenter that took a unique approach to problem solving and design.

We loved him and are grateful he was in our lives and we in his. He is missed. All are welcome to join us for a memorial reception to be held at Shorecliffs Golf Club at 501 Avenida Vaquero in San Clemente, CA, on January 12, 2024 from 1-4pm.