Gladys White

Gladys White 92, of Quinnesec passed from mortality into blessed immortality on the morning of October 29, 2011, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. Gladys was born on April 25, 1919 in Trevellas, Cornwall, England, the daughter of James and Bessie (Osborne) White. Besides her parents, Gladys was predeaceased by a sister, Beryl (Edward) Carlsen, two brothers, Lewis (Stella) White and Clarence (Sophie) White. She is survived by her brother Robert (Grayce) White of Iron Mountain. She also leaves nieces Patricia (Michael) Berg, Linda (Rick) Stanchina, and nephews James (Ruby) White, Donald (Catherine) White, Robert (Judy) Carlsen, Mark (Joanne) Carlsen, Dennis (Debbie) White, Jeffery (Carol) White, and David White, and many grand-nieces and nephews, as well as a special cousin, Arlene Frehse Konley of Fremont, Indiana. An expert at genealogical research, Gladys traveled several times to her native Cornwall where she made lasting friendships with many "Cornish Cousins." Correspondence with relatives around the globe gave her much joy. Gladys enriched her family by compiling histories of their White and Osborne family lines, and her Cornish research collection is now housed at the Jake Menghini Museum in Norway. Gladys retired in 1980 as secretary to the Chief of Medicine at the V.A. Hospital in Iron Mountain. After graduating from Norway High School in 1936 she attended the Badger-Green Bay Business College, living and working in the Green Bay Area. Returning to the Upper Peninsula, for Lake Shore in Iron Mountain and for Wisconsin-Michigan Power Co. She was a member of the Association of Retired Government Employees, charter member of the Dickinson County Genealogical Society and enjoyed loving friendships at First Covenant Church of Iron Mountain and, later, at Community Bible Chapel in Norway. In earlier years she taught Sunday School, led woman's ministries and sang in musical groups. She was an avid supporter of Christian Missions. Gladys' family extends heartfelt thanks to her patient and compassionate caregivers at Oakcrest Assisted Living and Pinecrest Medical Facility. Visitation will be from 10:00- 11:00am on Saturday, November 5 at Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home with services to follow at 11:00. Pastor Lonnie Wilson will offer the meditation. Burial will be in the Norway Twp. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the missions program of Community Bible Chapel. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Gladys White online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Gladys White

April 25, 1919 - October 29, 2011