Rita P. White, age 85, of Big Flats, Wisconsin died on March 13, 2013 at her home
Memorial services will be held at a later date in the spring.
Rita was born March 17, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Paul and Dorothy Payne.
She married Kenneth White on November 20, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois.
Rita enjoyed playing the triangle in the Whoopa Band where they would travel to various senior living homes in the Rapids. She loved going to Lunch on the River.
Rita also enjoyed volunteering for many organizations including the Big Flats Fire department and transporting people to their medical appointments. She filled her days and took the time to help others in their daily activities. She was a very loving wife and mother who raised three very independent children to be good adults. Rita will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Dorothy Payne and her Great-Grandson, Gavin Lydon
Survivors:
Daughter: Pauline St. Mary of Chicago, Illinois
Son: Danny White of Chicago, Illinois
Daughter: Kendra White of Big Flats, Wisconsin
Grandson: Dan St. Mary of Chicago, Illinois
Grandson: Jason St. Mary of Chicago, Illinois
Granddaughter: Amanda Johnson of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Grandson: Zachary Johnson of Chicago, Illinois
Grandson: Abraham Johnson of Big Flats, Wisconsin
Great-Granddaughter: Nowell Lydon of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Great-Grandson: Brighton Kenneth Johnson-Winneshieck of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
I had many good times with your mom and your dad. I remember she loved to go places but your dad was more of a homebody. One of my memories is driving your mom on the electric meter route in the winter – sometimes a bit of a challenge. Raymond and I will keep her and you in our thoughts and prayers.
kendra so sorry to hear about your mom thinking of you
Dear Kendra, Danny and Pauline,
I was very saddened to hear about Aunt Shirley. She was always so fun and very kind to myself and our entire family. She made me laugh with the things she said and the way she said them…I loved her. I will always remember the times we all shared together on our many family occasions. My thoughts are with all of you during this time.
Love, Bobby
My deepest sympathies Kendra and your family.
Kendra:
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kendra – I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom lived a full life and the last time I saw her she was coming to vote on February 19th at the Town Hall. I also enjoyed our many chats when she would shop up at pritzl’s. She always had a positive attitude and that showed in her smile and demeanor. My thoughts and prayers are with at this time.
Pauline, Danny & Kendra,
As I read of your moms passing I was taken back to all the fun family parties we shared with you dad and mom and my parents. I have many fond and wonderful memories of those days. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kendra and family, so sorry about your Mom’s passing. Remember the good times and keep her memories close to your heart.
Kendra and Family
I was so sad to hear of your mom’s passing. I never had the pleasure of knowing her when we were kids growing up. I remember the last time she stop to visit me, my parents were there as well and she stayed for hours. I enjoyed our conversations so much. She had such a witty bantering personality. She could really get me laughing with her stories (mostly about you kids and your father). Oh how she loved her lunch by the River. She will be greatly missed.
JoLynn & Cierra Bakovka
LuAnn & Wally Raymer
I always enjoyed your moms stories…she dearly
loved her children…
Kendra. I am very sorry to hear your Mom has passed. You have my deepest sympathy. She has gone on to be with our Lord and live in his wonderful pain free kingdom. She will forever be in your HEART.
Sorry to hear abour Shirls passing. There are many memories in the old Chicago neighborhood of our parents playing card & board games when we were all kids. The memories are very clear in my mind as if they were recent, but they were about 50-60 years ago. Ken are her are together again.
We are so sorry to hear about Shirl’s passing. There are so many wonderful memories that we all shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My prayers and thoughts of peace are with you, Pauline, Kendra and Danny. Although my family was separated from your mom through time and geography, we will never forget the good person she was and how she affected our lives.
Dear family,I’m so sorry for you loss. You are all in my prayers as you go thru this really tough time. Hugs to all.
I’m so sorry to hear about Rita. I always enjoyed talking with her. Sending thoughts of comfort and peace to you all-
Our thoughts are with you Kendra and family in this time of sadness