Bob Earl White's Obituary
Bob Earl WhiteBob Earl White, 92 died peacefully at home June 8, 2016, surrounded by his family, after a 7 year battle with Alzheimer’s. He dealt with this disease with grace and dignity.Bob was born in Boonville, Missouri on January 22, 1924 to the late Otto E. White and Nana Hart White. He was predeceased by his siblings Francis Jaeger, Bud White, Otto E. White Jr. and Nana Jean Watts. In 1946 Bob was discharged from the Navy after serving in WWII on a Navy destroyer as a signalman. It was during his service in the Navy that he met the love of his life, Clara Benson, who was also in the Navy with the “Waves”. They eventually settled in California and together they raised their daughters, Marsu Robinson, MaryAnn Storek and Melody Ackley.His career was at Del Monte Foods in computer management for 37 years and was happily retired for over 30 years. Bob was also a past Master at the Masonic Lodge #400 in Burlingame.Bob is survived by his loving wife, Clara White of 70 years; who oversaw his meticulous care during his illness. His three daughters and their husbands, Marsu Robinson and Harry Robinson, MaryAnn Storek and Craig Storek and Melody Ackley and Bryan Ackley, their 9 grandchildren, Mathew Robinson, Daniel Robinson, Laura Azzopardi, Wendy Treu, Jennifer King, Steven Storek, Scott Storek, Heather Wilson and Amanda Ackley and 11 great grandchildren. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, always putting others before himself. He was always ready to pitch in, with his gardening talents, for any family member or friend that needed help. He was loved by all and will be truly missed.
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