In Memory

Garnett White

From Houston Scudder:

Deceased Classmate: Garnet (Kirby) White
Date Of Birth: 08-04-1944
Date Deceased: 03-05-2015
Age at Death: 70
Cause of Death: extended illness
Classmate City: Stanwood
Classmate State: WA
Classmate Country: USA
Was a Veteran: No
Survived By: Wife Dianne, Son Jesse, Daughter Emily Black

Kirby and his wife Dianne were good friends for all these years. They were great people, great Pharmacists, and entrepenuers. They used their knowledge to help many people experience better lives. About 25 years ago they noticed perscriptions I needed filled and redirected me to the best Doctor in town for my issue. All these years later I remain dramatically healthier for their knowledge and still don't need that drug.

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03/17/15 10:01 AM

Sharon Chapel (Wonders)

Garnett Kirby WHITE (08/04/1944 - 03/05/2015)

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"Dear Diane & family, Keith & I are so sorry for all our..."

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WHITE, Garnett Kirby Kirby White died at age 70 at the Josephine Sunset Home March, 5th, 2015 at 11:30pm in Stanwood, WA. Kirby was born August 4, 1944 in Spokane, WA to Garnett Walter and Verdell Louise (Morgan) White 11 years after his older brother Louis Morgan White. As a child in St. John, WA Kirby enjoyed being on the family ranch and playing around the home in town. He was an allergic child and couldn't have indoor pets but his parents bought him a rescue pinto burro named Chico which he truly enjoyed. The White family moved to Spokane, WA in 1959. Kirby attended Lewis and Clark High School. At LC he met life-long friends including Houston "Tex" Scrudder and Jim Zimmerman. Kirby attended Washington State University where he majored in Pharmacy. This is also where he would meet his wife Dianne Warsinske White. Kirby married Dianne in Stanwood, WA September 3rd, 1967 at the home of Harold and Ethel Warsinske. Kirby worked as a pharmacist in Pullman, WA at Corner Drug immediately after graduation from WSU. After Dianne graduated they both moved to Tacoma where Kirby took a job at Pay 'N Save. Soon after, Kirby and Dianne adopted Jesse and Emily. Shortly after Emily's arrival they bought Chewelah Pharmacy in 1977 and moved to Chewelah. Kirby and Dianne bought Platters Pharmacy in Spokane in 1986. Kirby was appointed to the Washington State Board of Pharmacy by Governor Mike Lowery in 1993 and proudly served four years. Kirby is survived by his wife, Dianne Warsinske White; son Jesse Garnett White and his fiance' Qian Li; daughter Emily Louise Black, her husband John Tod Black, and their three children Matthew Garnett Black, Ryan Tod Black, and Hadley Louise Black; his older brother Louis and his wife LaRena Marie White, and their two children Louann Marie and her husband George Paupst; and Renae Robin White and Paul Lubbesmeyer. Kirby is preceded in death by his parents Garnett and Verdell. On March 13th, 2015 viewing will be available from 9-10am at the St. John Methodist Church, 5 West Broadway in St. John, WA. A family graveside service will be held at the Bethel Cemetery in Steptoe, WA at 11am, followed at 1:00pm by a public memorial service and refreshments at the St. John Methodist Church. Arrangements for the funeral are under the direction of GILBERTSON FUNERAL HOME, Stanwood, WA. Memorial funds can be given to the 1.) St. John Community Club, 2.) St. John Endicott Schools Foundation "1963" PO BOX 411 St. John, WA 99171, or 3.) Stanwood YMCA. The family would like to thank the staff at the Josephine Sunset Home, Carla Reese, and Dr. Jimmy Grierson. Kirby was a wonderful husband and father, brother, friend, and colleague.

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03/17/15 11:41 AM

Joyce Code (Eltz)

I spoke by phone with Kirby in the year prior to our LC 50th reunion. He told me he hoped he could attend the 2013 reunion but wasn't sure his health would allow it. Although it required much effort on his part, he happily surprised us by coming and was able to visit with many long-time friends. I am so sorry to read now of his passing. Kirby was caring, honest and fun-loving. I will always cherish those memories of Kirby during our high school years. My heart goes out to his family for I know he will be greatly missed.

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