Michael W. White

Michael "Mike" William White passed away on September 10th with his family by his side. He was 65 years old. He was born on May 22, 1960 in McMinnville, Oregon to parents Bill White and Alita Richards Austad.

Mike spent most of his life residing in Yamhill County. He attended Dayton and Amity High Schools. Mike lived out his life residing in Fircrest Senior Living where he as a beloved member of their community. Mike enjoyed the outdoors where he loved to hunt and fish. He found great pleasure in gardening and landscaping where he could get his hands dirty. Mike was always known for loving the birds and he could tell you the name of every local species by the beautiful sounds they would make. Mike also took pleasure I writing, poetry and journaling. Mike loved to participate in sports and could be found competing in the local Special Olympics programs as a young man. Mike would spend his holidays with his family and was known for being the "Big Eater". His family knew he was the king of the Table. He will be missed dearly.

Mike is survived by his children, Melissa and Joshua, mother Alita Richards Austad, brothers Greg White (Misti), and Jason White (Denise); sister, Christina Pena as well as 1 grandchild, 10 nieces and nephews.

A public graveside service will be held at 3:00pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Amity Pioneer Cemetery. Viewing will be Monday, September 15th, 3:00-6:00pm at Macy and Son.