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Daughter of the late Dr. Robert James Brinning and Marilyn Hill Brinning, Charon was born and raised in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. She majored in Fine Arts at Tufts University in 1974 and went on to obtain a doctorate degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1978.
Charon married Dr. Winston Sumner White in September of 1978 and moved to Colorado the following year to practice dentistry. Among her many talents and interests, Charon loved to garden, paint, ski, travel and enjoy the outdoors.
She is survived by her mother, Marilyn (Naples, Florida); husband, Winston (Colorado Springs, Colorado); sister, Lynn Brinning Hahn and husband Dr. Robert Hahn (Doss, Texas); brother, David Brinning (Naples, Florida); and three children, Dr. Caitlin White and husband Dr. Emilio Argüello (Denver, Colorado), Robert White (New York, New York) and Mallory White (Denver, Colorado). She is predeceased by her father and her brother, Robert James Brinning, Jr. She will be missed by many.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests the following options for donations in Charon's memory:
The American Brain Tumor Association 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60631 In support of research funding and patient service programs.
Bemis Scholarship Fund Attn: Tom Jackson 30 West Dale Street Colorado Springs, CO Phone: 719.477.4344 In support of scholarships for art students who would otherwise be unable to attend art classes.
The Melvin Turner Trust Headstart - Community Partnership for Child Development Attn: Community Relations 2330 Robinson Street Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904 635-1536 x219 Mary Skatberg Funded by the Colorado Springs Dental Society to provide dental care for Head Start children and their siblings.
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Linda Watt
August 12, 2014
One year and still missed by many.
Maureen Melanson
August 4, 2013
Charon and I became friends at Tufts..I will always remember her grace and kindness..condolences to the Whites and Brinnings..Rest in Peace Charon
Allison Boyne
July 26, 2013
Dr. White, Mallory, and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May peace and comfort be with you during this time and always.
Kimberlee Taylor
July 24, 2013
Charon was such a good friend when we were growing up. I have countless memories of her. We had a lot of fun together and I miss her deeply. Condolences to all her family and friends
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July 24, 2013
Wow, I remember having middleschool sleep overs with Lynn Brinning and meeting Charon and thinking how "cool" she was! She must have been a teenager at that time. I have many meories of the Brinning family, especially Mrs. Brinning driving us everywhere! A true soccer mom, way before her time.
My condolences to the family and to Lynn especially. Although I haven't seen you since our Junior Year in High School, I have thought about you! Take care and God Bless. Peggy Van Zoeren Byram
Alison Gibson
July 24, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to Charon's family and friends. I will never forget when at the age of 9 or 10 we decided to write to President Kennedy about the threat of nuclear disaster (we had just been taught to crouch under our desks if the alarms went off at Grove Street elementary). Lo and behold, we got an answer from someone in his office; our parents were somewhat dismayed to see White House stationery in the mailbox. On another occasion, she came over to play. It was a beautiful spring day, and we each made a wish: she for a particular toy, I forget which, and I for a yo-yo. When we went on a walk, we each found both toys along the side of the road! From that moment on, I knew my dear friend Charon had magical powers. May she be blessed forever.
Debbie Sollenberger-Blake
July 23, 2013
My heart goes out to all her family. I remember her laughter when she came into the office to work along side us. Charon had a great sense of humor and will never be forgotten and always be missed.
Linda Alexander
July 23, 2013
Dr.White and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers now and the days ahead.
July 23, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Linda Watt Doyle
July 23, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Brinning/White family and all who had the opportunity to know Charon. She was the kindest, most intelligent and most beautiful woman I knew. She served as a role model for me when I was young. She will be missed.
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