Obituary of Emily WHITE

Emily Jane Little White, 85, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2004 following a long illness. She was born May 16, 1918 in Rochester, New York, to Archibald and Bessie (Coast) Little.Emily had a full life of achievement and adventure, her family said. She made the most of every day, tirelessly giving to her family, friends, community, businesses and interests, from painting and design to gardening, exploring the desert, and collecting old books.During World War II, she worked as a translator. She met her husband, Paul White, and raised a family. She taught languages in the schools and worked on student exchange programs as well as aid for disabled children.Emily started skiing while in college and "shussed" the slopes from the Rockies to the Alps.Emily made Lake Havasu City her home 25 years ago, moving here from Rochester. In Lake Havasu City, she built the Cara Blanca Apartments and ran Billy Jane's, a popular gathering place.Emily is survived by her sons Paul and John White of Lake Havasu City; daughter Wendy White of Glenhaven, CA.; John's partner, Marilyn Putzier; and Annie, her faithful dog.The family would like to thank the staff of the Havasu Nursing Center for their fine care.A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday March 17, 2004 at Lietz-Fraze Chapel.In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations in Emily's memory be made to the Mohave Community College Library-Lake Havasu campus.Arrangement were entrusted to the Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.