Richard A. WHITE

WHITE, Richard A. (Dick) September 9, 1935 - October 12, 2009 With great sadness we announce the passing of Dick White on October 12, 2009. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, of 51 years, Shirlee; his son Rick (Dana), daughter Carleen Greaves (Fred) and his precious granddaughters Lauren and Vanessa. He is survived by his sisters Charline, Lois, Jeanne, brother-in-law Terry and numerous nieces and nephews. His love for his family will always be cherished. A well-known figure in the sports community, Dick leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship, service and volunteerism. As a player, coach, sport builder and Hall of Fame inductee, he received many accolades for his dedication to hockey and sport. He was also a strong supporter of the Edmonton arts community. A Celebration of Dick's life will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 210 Haddow Close, Edmonton on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Heartfelt thanks are extended to Dr. N. Gibney, Dr. P. Brindley and the amazing staff at the U of A Hospital ICU. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the E. Garner King Education Trust Fund in care of the University Hospital Foundation. Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes Downtown Chapel (780) 422-2222 Over 100 Years of Service Published in the Edmonton Journal from 10/14/2009- 10/15/2009