Obituary of Richard William White

Richard William White, Sr. passed away at 68 years of age on June 12, 2015 in Fort Mohave, AZ. He was born in Lowell, MA on January 27, 1947. While residing in Massachusetts, Richard met the love of his life, Faye Arlene Noble. They were married December 24, 1973 in Nashua, NH. Richard proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Silver Star. He also attended college for Psychology and he owned a sheet metal fabrication business. In 1990 Richard and Faye moved to Lake Havasu City. To his children and grandchildren he was lovingly known as "Pop". He was a prankster and was always making jokes. He always knew how to make people smile. He was a kind, considerate and loving man whose family meant everything to him. He was the best husband, father and grandfather that anyone could be blessed with. He loved fishing, camping, working with hands and pizza. His happiest moments were spending time with his family. The world is a better place for having had him in it. His family is sure that Heaven has a new angel. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Faye White of Fort Mohave, AZ; his sons, Richard White, Jr. (Tami) of Lake Havasu City; Brian White of Ft. Mohave; Tom Guertin of Bullhead City; sisters, Cheryl Salem of Dracut, MA, Sandy Schmidt of Doland Springs, AZ; and his father, Alfred White of Lake Havasu City. He had 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Ella Le Blanc, his mother, Grace White and siblings, Ronald White and Diane Pearson. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.