Steve White Obituary
He departed this life on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
He graduated from Southeast High School in Wichita, Kansas, in 1964.
He was united in marriage on June 14, 1969 to Nancy Lee Keckler. This union produced 3 children. She preceded him in death on March 10, 2007.
Steve worked various jobs for the City of Wichita and retired as a Maintenance Supervisor. He was an avid fisherman and loved fishing tournaments and he and Nancy hosted many fishing tournaments over the years.
Steve married Donna Kay Speer on March 16, 2013, in Grove, Oklahoma, where they lived until his passing.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Nikki Meyer.
He is survived by his wife, Donna White; his children, Kyle (Nancy) White, Christine (Jason Alexander) White, and Kirk (Kathy) White; grandchildren, Eden Ford, Peyton White, and Jamie Arnel; sister, Tanis Olson.
Graveside Service will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, January 2, 2026, at Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita, KS. Following the graveside service, family and friends will gather at Whiskey Dicks to visit and share memories of Steve.
A Celebration of Life will be from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Saturday, January 3, 2026, Nichols-Stephens Funeral Home, Grove, OK.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – East Chapel.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924
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