Elizabeth Hoyle White, 83, died Saturday, July 18, 2009, at her home in Timberland Village, Story City, following a brief battle with cancer and a more lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. A private family memorial service will be held in Florida at a later date.
Elizabeth was born July 8, 1926 to Wilhelmina (Minnie) and William (Bill) Dunlop, in Oak Park, Illinois. Her parents emigrated from Scotland following World War I, and settled in the Chicago suburban area. She graduated from Oak Park High School before marrying the "love of her life", Charles F. (Skipper) White, in Jacksonville, Florida on July 27, 1944, while he was stationed at Jacksonville Naval Air Station. She enjoyed being a wife and mother.
She and Charles lived most of their married life in Oak Park, or Lombard, IL. After retirement, they lived in Ames; Bradenton, FL; Anderson, S.C.; and again in Bradenton, FL. Elizabeth moved to Timberland Village in 2002. Elizabeth loved her 'Skipper' and spending time with family. She was fiercely proud of Chicago, all-things Scottish, the U.S. Navy, and each of the Collie dogs her family owned over the years. She was known for her undeniably unique personality and propensity to "speak her mind". She has been referred to by many individuals as "one of a kind".
She is survived by one daughter, Bonnie (Bill) Peaslee of Lakeland, FL.; one son, Scott (Pam) White of Ames, IA; one grandson, David (Barbara) Griffith of St. Petersburg, FL.; one granddaughter, Kristin (Jason) Sjulin of Ames, IA.; one great-grandson, Matthew Griffith of St. Petersburg, FL.; and one great-granddaughter, Katherine Griffith of St. Petersburg, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one granddaughter, Amy Griffith.
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Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care assisted the family with arrangements.