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Virgil White

  • June 20, 1921 - September 24, 2010
  • Punta Gorda, Florida
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“Will miss "Pop" ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Judie Bennett - punta gorda, FL

“Our family was so sorry to learn about the loss of your father, we have so many memories of our families together. My mother (LaVerne) and your...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Bruce Anderson - LaPorte, IN

“Dear Family Sorry to hear of your loss. I use to work for Pete when he had the fruit market on East Lincolnway at 50cents an hour. Pete was a...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Roger D. Rahfeldt - Demotte, IN

“Cynthia, Suzanne & Family We have such great memories of your Dad and Mom and all our camping with the Air Stream Club. Our first time together...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Don & Sarah Feldman - South Bend, IN

“Dear Michelle& Nicole, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that I was only a step-granddaughter, but I still and even to this day...Read More » ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Lori (Henoch) Hamlin - LaPorte, IN

“Dear Grandpa White, I know we weren't the closest but I still love you very much. It's hard loosing you and Grandma But i know neither one of you are...Read More » ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Mariah Goodman - LaPorte, IN


Mr. Virgil "Pete" White, 89, formerly of the La Porte area moved to Punta Gorda, FL. in 1991. He died Friday September 24, 2010 at La Porte Hospital. He was born June 20, 1921 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Ernest White and Cora (Petersen) White. Virgil was retired from Al's Supermarket. He was Veteran of the US Marine Corp. during W.W. II and he was a life member of the V.F.W. Post # 1130 of La Porte. He was married in La Porte, IN. to Lois Smith White for 61 years. She preceded him in death in Nov. of 2007. He is survived by his 2 daughters - Cynthia Spriggs of New Buffalo, MI, Suzanne (Brett) Locke of La Porte, IN; 4 Grandchildren - Michelle Loeffler, Nicole Loeffler, Eric Spriggs, Janell Spriggs; six great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and a sister - Phyllis Pontius of Ft. Meyers, FL. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter, Rene Henoch, 1 sister and 2 brothers. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, Ind. Private graveside services will be held at Pine Lake Cemetery, in October. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.