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In memory of

William "Skip" Irving White, PhD

Elkhart, IN

September 11, 1943 - October 27, 2024

Sep 11, 1943 - Oct 27, 2024

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In memory of

William "Skip" Irving White, PhD

Passed

October 27, 2024
Born

September 11, 1943
Resided

Elkhart, IN

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We are saddened to announce the passing of William "Skip" Irving White, who left us on October 27, 2024. Born on September 11, 1943, William touched many lives with his kindness and spirit.

He was born in Buffalo, NY in 1943 to Katherine Wilson and Edward P. White. William attended Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh PA. He then went on to Harvard for his A.B. cum laude and Cornell for his Ph.D.

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Participated in

Attendee of

NAACP Lifetime Member

Attendee of

Peace Corps

Attendee of

Toastmasters International

Attendee of

National Urban League

Born

September 11th, 1943

Graduated from high school

1961

Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA

Graduated from college

1965

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

A.B.

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Alice & Willard Roth

Method of disposition

Cremation

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Created with love by Faustina Vaughn (William's daughter), Kaffie White, Forest Vaughn and Ed White.

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