Barry C.L. White

Barry C.L. White obituary, Kelso, WA

Barry C.L. White

Barry White Obituary

Visit the Steele Chapel Longview Memorial Park and Cemetery website to view the full obituary.

Barry Clair Louis White went to be with Jesus on April 16th, 2025 at his home in Kelso, Washington.

Barry was married 64 years to his lovely wife RaeDean. He is survived by his wife RaeDean and their three children: Darin(Pauline)White, Cory White, DenaRae(Darin) Enyeart: Four grandchildren Charlee(Sean) White, Hannah (Nick)Todd, Grace(Tristan) Goldner, Steven (Marissa) Enyeart; ten great grandchildren

Jaden, Reese, Benny, Briton, Grayson, Tinsley, Barry, George, Claire, and Amelia.

Barry was born May 12th, 1936 in Kalama, Washington to Carl and Carrie White.

He is the youngest sibling of eight children of which he achieved his goal of living the longest out of all them. He was proceeded in death by his parents Carl and Carrie and his seven siblings Helen, Brownie, Bob, Chet, Dave, Ed and Nancy. Whom he loved very much, and loved and enjoyed all of their children.

He graduated from Kalama High School in 1954, he continued his education at LCC and the University of Washington.

Barry lived in Seattle and worked at Safeway. While in Seattle he was introduced to RaeDean by their good friends Ted and Leann Thomas. They were married January 8th, 1961.

They moved back to Kelso in September of 1962, where he started work at Super Value. He

then went to work at Reynolds Metal, where he worked for 33 years until he retired.

Barry was known for his positive attitude and his big smile.

He loved to listen to Ray Conniff music, golf with his brother and friends, gamble with his sister, visit with his siblings, cook for his friends and family, make beef jerky, tell stories and visit with his kids, grands, and great grandkids. He truly loved life and his family. He always told them that he loved life and them.

He will truly be missed and always loved.

“I love you…always have….always will.”

-Barry White

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

Steele Chapel Longview Memorial Park and Cemetery

5050 Mount Solo Road P.O. Box 217, Longview, WA 98632

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