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Raymond B. White was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Born in Waterbury Connecticut to Bronis and Catherine (Skroblis) White, the youngest of four children.
He attended and was a graduate of Saint Joseph's Grammar School in Waterbury and Marianapolis Academy in Thompson CT. Upon graduation, he was employed at local manufacturing companies prior to entering the United States Air Force on 5 February 1951. He served in Japan, Korea, Spain and Thailand, also various CONUS installations. He retired from the Air Force on 1 January 1975 as a Chief Master Sergeant from the USAF Academy in Colorado. His decorations and service awards included: The Air Force Meritorious Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf clusters, Campaign medals for service during the Japan Occupation, and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, and other military awards.
After his military career, he was employed in the Military Food Brokerage industry for many years. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing, but his family was his greatest pride and joy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Alfred, sister Evelyn (Carlin), infant son Phillip Vernon.
He leaves Janice, his loving wife and friend of 60 years. Son Michael Ray of Encintas, CA; daughter Katherine Louise Hanakeawe of Parachute, CO; son Mark Thomas of Highlands Ranch, CO; son Richard Paul of Costa Mesa, CA; daughter Jana Marie Brown of Sheridan, OR; daughter Lisa Anne White of Colorado Springs, CO; and a brother Elmer D. White of Naugatuck, CT. In addition, he is survived by eleven grandchildren; Douglas, Raymond, Phillip, Jordan, Samantha, Hunter, Shannon, Bennett, Payton Ray and Adeline, whom he dearly loved and cherished.
Donations can be directed to local children charities.
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September 17, 2014
To my family, how blessed I feel to have a strong and loving support system, dad was such a wonderful father and teacher, I still have a hard time believing hes gone. I love you so much and miss you every day. Lisa
September 2, 2014
Sorry to hear of Ray's passing.
I enjoyed being associated with him in
Colorado Springs. We were food distributors for the commissaries. Enjoyed the golf tournaments. Ray was
enjoyalbe to be around he was always good humored and well liked. Missed him when he moved to Arizona.
God Bless your family. Jerry & Patti Boe
Gerald Frese
September 1, 2014
Ray was my comrade and good friend. I shall miss his smile, his wit, and his good-natured banter. Deepest sympathy to Janice and family.
August 31, 2014
Dear White Family: We read about the passing of your Father (Grandfather) with much sadness. We were stationed with Raymond at the USAF Academy and your family had family in each of our children's grades. Our best wishes to you during these difficult times. Raymond was a man of many talents and a wonderful friend to all. Bob & Jimmie Zawacki
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Jana Brown
August 30, 2014
I'll sign. My dad was an amazing person. He was a strong man who spent his life taking care of his family and the families we all knew who were in need of help. He was generous to so many people and made such an impact with his giving nature. I feel blessed to have been his daughter and to have benefited from his many lessons and wisdom.
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