Edward B. White Jr.

September 16, 1937 - December 12, 2019

Edward B. White age 82, of Clare, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Pioneer Golden Estates. Ed was born the son of Edward B. and Viola M. (Hawley) White in Clare, on Sept. 16, 1937. Following graduation from Clare High School he served in the US Navy as an Electrician. A Nurseryman by trade, Ed found great joy in making things grow, but was most fond of cutting trees for their wood. He operated Whites Nursery, in Clare, which was started by his family until his health forced him to close the business. He married the former Gayle (Shaver) Gillis and she survives him. He was a lifelong member of the Clare United Methodist Church. Ed is survived by his wife, Gayle, his children, Alan (Anete) White of Farwell, Vaughn (Anne) White of Shelby, and Maureen Wargo of Clare, nine grandchildren and one Great-Grandchild. Also surviving are Gayle’s two sons, Kelly and Mark Gillis, and two sisters, Glenna Lewis of Coleman and Florence Mabry of Nashville, Tn. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, George, sister, Marguerite Miller, and his grandson, Benjamin White. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 at 11 AM at the Clare United Methodist Church with Pastor John Kasper officiating. Burial will be in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Friends may meet with his family at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home on Monday from 5:30 to 8:30 PM and on Tuesday from 10 to 11 AM at the church. Memorials may be made to: MidMichigan Home Care Hospice, or to Emily’s Gift (a Christmas program for needy children). An online condolence register is available at www.stephenson-wyman.com for those unable to attend.