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Ellen M. White, age 97, of Sturgis, passed away Friday morning, November 24, 2023 at Thurston Woods Villa in Sturgis.
She was born May 5, 1926 in Sturgis, daughter of the late John “Roy” and Bertha (Ross) Strang.
Mrs. White was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1944.
On June 18, 1944 she married Charles E. “Bud” White in Sturgis. He preceded her in death September 28, 2004.
She had been employed as a bookkeeper by Lonespruce Farm Services in Sturgis for 37 years. She had also worked at the Transogram Company in Sturgis, and while Bud was stationed on the east coast while serving in the U.S. Army she worked as an elevator operator at the Empire State Building in New York City.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sturgis.
Mrs. White had been active in 4-H where she taught knitting and crocheting. She enjoyed square dancing and crafts especially making intricate bead Christmas ornaments. She loved playing cards and could often times be found on her I-Pad or computer working jigsaw puzzles or playing card games.
She is survived by her daughter: Debra Bouchard of Battle Creek; sons: Douglas White of Sturgis, David (Barbara) White of White Pigeon and Dennis (June) White of Brevort; granddaughters: Tara Nisevich, Rebecca (Justin) Nichols, Cathi (Mike) Cioffi, Michelle McKenna, Tamara Samsome; great grandchildren: Brianna Martin, Nicholas DePascale, Summer DePascale, Nora Nisevich and Wyatt Nisevich; great great granddaughter: Autumn Samsome; sister: Vera Ecker of Sturgis; brother: Kenneth (Judy) Strang of Sturgis and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter-in-law: Noreen White; son-in-law: Jim Bouchard and brothers: Raymond, Lewis, Lloyd, Richard and Bobby Lee Strang.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service and burial of the remains will take place at the Prairie River Cemetery in Centreville at a later date.
The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements.
The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. White’s memory consider See Me Home Senior Dog Sanctuary, 25019 Featherstone Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091.
We encourage relatives and friends to share memories and condolences at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
