Obituary of Eva Erlene White

Memorial services for Erlene, will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the Foursquare Church in Newton. Pence - Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials are being designated in Eva's name, and may be left at the church or funeral home. Eva Erlene White, the daughter of Earl H. and Eva Marie (Russell) Trout, was born August 12, 1922, in rural Jasper County, Iowa. She was a graduate of the Kellogg High School. In 1942, Erlene was united in marriage with William R. White in Missouri. She was employed as an Interior Decorator by Lillian's Curtain Shop and Switzers Furniture. A lifelong resident of the Jasper County area, she devoted her life to her husband and family. She was very active as a member of the Foursquare Church in Newton, and enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening and singing. Erlene will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Erlene died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton, Iowa, under the care of Skiff Hospice. She was 90 years old. Erlene was preceded in death by her parents; her step mother, Doris Davis Trout; and her husband, William on September 29, 2012. Those left to honor Erlene's memory include her sons: Dick (Ann) White of Decorah and Craig (Stacy Caroll) White of Reasnor; her three grandchildren and two great grandchildren; her sister, Carolyn (Richard) Edmonds; brother, Jim (Elaine) Trout; her many friends, including special friends, Jack and Carolyn Meyers of Rock Creek.