Obituary of Rodger White

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Rodger White of Calgary on Monday, January 5, 2004 at the age of 66 years. Rodger was born on October 23, 1937 in Swift Current, SK. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1961 with a degree in Geology and worked for Mobil Oil for over thirty-five years. Rodger was actively involved with Rosedale / Wild Rose United Church. Rodger is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy; loving daughters, Jane (Jeff) Nantais of Sarnia, ON, and Jill (James) Crowdis of Calgary; his precious granddaughter Tori Nantais; a sister Marybelle White of Saskatoon, SK; a brother Rick (Michelle) White of Edmonton; Dorothy’s daughters, Stacey (Randy) Whalley, and Wendy (Jerry) Joseph; six grandchildren; as well as his “other child,” Kola, his dog; close relatives and many friends too numerous to mention. He was predeceased by his parents Ron and Isabelle White and Jane and Jill’s mother, Judy White. Funeral Services will be held at Wild Rose United Church (1317 – 1st Street N.W.) on Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 3Y6. Telephone: (403) 264-5549. www.heartandstroke.ca. In living memory of Rodger White, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W., CALGARY, TELEPHONE: (403) 243-8200.