Obituaries

November 5, 1952 to March 4, 2016

WINAMAC - Claudia Ray White, 63, of Winamac, passed away at 10 p.m., Friday, March 4, at her home, surrounded by her family after a brave battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).

She was born Nov. 5, 1952 in Frankfort to the late Curtis Ray and Joan Donnis Pearcy Morris. She married John Joseph White on Aug. 4, 1984 at the Pulaski Presbyterian Church. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
Kelly (George) Juniper, Royal Center, Daughter
Robert Curtis (Wendy) White, Rochester, Son
Matthew Wayne White, Monticello, Son
Aaron (Carol) Kistler, Grandson
Breanna Kistler, Granddaughter
Devin Kistler, Grandson
Dakota Kistler, Grandson
Brinna White, Granddaughter
Avery White, Grandson
Aiden Kistler, Great Grandson 
Lena Rickert, Frankfort, Great Aunt
Donna (Otto) Ruff, Star City, Sister-in-law
Jerrald White, Winamac, Brother-in-law
Special friends Scott and Karen Fritz, Winamac, Tom and Nancy Teal, Bristol, Amanda Paradis, Winamac and Ashley Paradis, Knox

Many special neighbors and church family
Maverick, Grand Dog

Preceded in death by:

Becky Joan White, Infant Daughter

Mrs. White was a graduate of Rossville High School and Ivy Tech, having received an associate's degree. She was employed as a customer service representative at 1st Source Bank in Winamac where she received many awards over the years. Many Winamac school kids will remember Mrs. White as the crossing guard, a job she did with great pride. She also owned and operated her own tax preparation service and volunteered her expertise to help others through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winamac. She dedicated her life to the service of God and helping others. She was an active member of the Salvation Army and the Winamac Kiwanis Club. In 2015, she was recognized as Kiwanian of the Year. She was also active in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Ladies of the Moose. She was a strong supporter of the Winamac Band and Music Boosters as well as the school musicals. She was an avid Winamac Warriors and Purdue University sports fan. She enjoyed the music of the Purdue University Varsity Glee Club. She was beloved by the Winamac community and will be  missed by many. She loved her family very dearly. Upon reflection on her life she said, "Jesus, John and my kids ... those are the love of my life."

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services at the church Wednesday. A Kiwanis service will be held  at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, at First United Methodist Church, Winamac, with Pastor Dave Marty officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to First United Methodist Church or Salvation Army.