Harold F. White, Jr.

September 11, 1942 - May 9, 2016

Our beloved Husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, Harold F. White Jr., 73, passed away after a long battle with colon cancer on May 9th, 2016 in his home surrounded by family. He was born September 11th, 1942 in Mantua NJ to Harold F. White Sr. and Elizabeth (Farrell) White. He graduated in 1963 from Salem High School in Salem NJ. He married the love of his life Chery (Brakey) White September 14th, 1990. Together they raised 8 children. Harold is survived by his wife Chery of 25 years , their children: Krensa, Robert Patrick, Staci (Mike), Brian, Janel (Sean), Kyna, Abrielle, and Chelsea, His sister Evelyn (White) Gannon, and his numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Harold served 2 tours in the army and traveled through Europe. He enjoyed cooking for his family and fixing things. He had a great sense of humor and kept us laughing till the end. He was famous for saying “What in the hell ails you?” He retired from US Magnesium Corporation at age 59 and got to spend the rest of his life with his family and helping with his grandchildren whom he adored. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A short Catholic Blessing Service will be held Friday May 20th at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 2864 S 9000 West, Magna UT. There will also be a Celebration of Life with a light luncheon Saturday May 21st at 2:00 PM at Camp Williams Sunrise Hall 17800 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale UT.