Terry Ray White

Terry R. White, 61, a lifelong Wenatchee area resident, passed away at his home in East Wenatchee on Saturday, May 12, 2012, following a sudden illness. He was born on April 14, 1951 in Wenatchee to John Edmond and Rena Faye (Dillard) White. He was raised in Wenatchee and attended Lincoln Elementary, Pioneer Jr. High and Wenatchee High School. He graduated with the class of 1970. While he was in junior high school, he had a paper route for The Wenatchee World and while he was in high school, he worked seasonally in the local fruit warehouses. Following his graduation from high school, he went to work at Cedergreens and while working there received his training as a Semi Truck Driver. He met and was later married to Patricia A. Cox in Wenatchee on January 18, 1975. They moved to Quincy late in the year 1977 and Terry went to work at the Forney Fruit Company as a Semi Truck Driver. He continued to work for the Forney Fruit Company through their owner change to Haas Fruit Company. He continued working for Forney and Haas for a total of 20 years prior to going to work at Wells and Wade Fruit and later for Custom Fruit Company. He worked until ill health forced him to retire early. They moved to make their home in East Wenatchee in 1982, he has since continued to make his home in East Wenatchee. He attended the Wenatchee First Assembly of God Church. He especially enjoyed trips to Mill Bay Casino, wood burning projects, going fishing, his children and grandchildren. He is survived by two children and their spouses, Brandy & Toribio Valladolid, and Jason & Camille White all of Wenatchee; his parents, John E. & Rena Faye White, Wenatchee; one brother and sister-in-law, Dennis & Teresa White, East Wenatchee; one sister and brother-in-law, Renae & Scott Shales, Wenatchee and four grandchildren, Cody White, April White, Emily White and Alia White all of Wenatchee. A commemoration service will be held on Saturday morning, May 19th at 10:30 a.m. at Heritage Memorial Chapel, 19 Rock Island Road, East Wenatchee with Pastor Jerry Beebe officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You are invited to view Terry's online Tributes at www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com . Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Terry Ray White

April 14, 1951 - May 12, 2012