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Ralph Andrew “Red” White

Birth	:	4 Mar 1926 State Center, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Apr 2016 Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0092010, -92.9021988
Description	:	Ralph “Red” White, 90, of rural Melbourne, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Courtyard Estates in Bondurant, Iowa surrounded by his loving family. Ralph Andrew White was born on March 4, 1926, at home in rural State Center, Iowa; he was the son of Ralph H. and Nellie (Davidson) White. He attended school in the Melbourne School District graduating with the class of 1944. He was a WWII Veteran and served his country honorably in the United States Navy in the South Pacific from 1944 until 1946, and was trained in diesel mechanics. On June 3, 1950, Red was... Read More	Ralph “Red” White, 90, of rural Melbourne, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Courtyard Estates in Bondurant, Iowa surrounded by his loving family. Ralph Andrew White was born on March 4, 1926, at home in rural State Center, Iowa; he was the son of Ralph H. and Nellie (Davidson) White. He attended school in the Melbourne School District graduating with the class of 1944. He was a WWII Veteran and served his country honorably in the United States Navy in the South Pacific from 1944 until 1946, and was trained in diesel mechanics. On June 3, 1950, Red was united in marriage to the love of his life, Virginia Goecke at the First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown, Iowa, and they lived on the farm in rural State Center their entire married lives. Red was a member of the New Horizons Methodist Church in Melbourne and was always very involved in his church, serving on the Church Board, Finance Committee, Church Lay Leader, Sunday School Teacher and Youth Counselor, West Marshall School Board and School Board President, AEA State Board and State School Legislative Committee, Farm Bureau Member for 50 plus years, and served on the Board. He was also a 50 year member of Melbourne Masonic Lodge #561, Corn and Bean Growers Association and Marshall County Cattleman’s Association and a PROUD Republican. Red was a farmer thru and thru, enjoyed beekeeping, was an avid reader, and at the age of 55 he obtained his Private Pilot’s License. Red will be remembered as a caring, fun loving man with an infectious laugh and a great love for God, Family and Country. Left to cherish Red’s memory and to “have a good one,” is his loving wife of 65 years Virginia, Children, Anita (Mike) Canney of Des Moines, Iowa, Ron (Rowena) White of Anchorage, Alaska and Catherine (Gary) Conkin of rural State Center, Iowa, grandchildren, Aaron, Ashley (Mike), Austin, Kiel, Keith, Richard, Jacob and Hannah (Mark) and a great-grandbaby on the way. In death Red rejoins his parents, Ralph and Nellie and siblings Lawrence J. White and Betty Hessenius. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at New Horizons United Methodist Church in Melbourne, Iowa. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa with a Masonic ceremony at the conclusion. Military Honors will be provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 839 and by American Legion Posts in the Marshalltown area. Funeral services for Ralph Andrew White, 90, of rural Melbourne, IA were held Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at New Horizons United Methodist Church in Melbourne with Pastor Karen Garrison officiating. Mr. White was laid to rest in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with Military Honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #839 and by American Legion Posts in the area. Pallbearers were Aaron Canney, Mike Shafer, Austin Canney, Kiel White, Keith White, Richard Manuzzi, Jacob Conkin and Mark Pfantz. Honorary Pallbearers were all of Red's friends and family. Groups attending included Care Initiatives, New Horizons Methodist Church, Melbourne Masonic Lodge #561, Courtyard Estates and Farm Services. Mitchell Family Funeral Home was entrusted with the care of Ralph and his family.

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Ralph Andrew “Red” White's memorial is located at: Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA.
When did Ralph Andrew “Red” White death?
Ralph Andrew “Red” White death on 16 Apr 2016 in Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ralph Andrew “Red” White's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0092010
Longitude: -92.9021988

Family Members:

Parent

Ralph Haines White

(1895 - 1981)

Nellie Blanchard Davidson White

(1892 - 1978)

Spouse

Virginia I “Ginny” Goecke White

(1928 - 2017)

Siblings

Lawrence James White

(1923 - 1999)

Betty Marie White Hessenius

(1929 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0092010, -92.9021988

2. Center School Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9954270, -92.9463690

3. Timber Creek Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9678001, -92.9100037

4. Rock Valley Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0078011, -92.8452988

5. Riverside Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0583000, -92.9131012

6. Iowa Veterans Home Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0528620, -92.9344550

7. Hartwell Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0555420, -92.9351100

8. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Dillon, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9650002, -92.8227997

9. Brown Cemetery
Taylor, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0838000, -92.8889000

10. Quinn Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0833208, -92.8743664

11. Iowa River Brethren Church Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0614490, -92.8257610

12. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Haverhill, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9436720, -92.9572400

13. Wallin Cemetery
Marion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0527661, -92.8140879

14. Bowles Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0493147, -92.8053903

15. Friends Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0062000, -92.7856000

16. Marietta Cemetery
Marietta, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0675011, -93.0008011

17. Sea Captains Grave
Haverhill, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9347000, -92.9802000

18. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0210991, -92.7758026

19. Stavanger Friends Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9673500, -92.7858000

20. LaMoille Cemetery
LaMoille, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0194016, -93.0391998

21. Hixite Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0786018, -93.0141983

22. Green Mountain Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1026250, -92.8242800

23. Strand Lutheran Cemetery
Dunbar, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9420433, -92.7793467

24. Albion Cemetery
Albion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1042010, -92.9863820