Layton, Utah, resident Robert “Bob” James White died August 1, 2015, in Layton at the age of 90.
He was born July 18, 1925 in Republican City, Nebraska to Leslie A. & Opal Rose (Graham) White. He served in the Army during World War II. He was an Engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad for over 30 years.
Bob was an avid golfer and carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Florence Mae Kinter and then his second wife, Lillian Bell in 2014; a sister, Rosalie Marks; and brother’s-in-law, Larry Marks and Dean Stone.
Survivors include his son, Reed Files & wife, Janet of Pensacola, FL; daughters, Diane Potts & husband, Johnn of Ogden, Utah and Jodi Jensen & husband, Craig of Layton, Utah; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Clarice Manion of Stillwater, Oklahoma and Esther Stone of Alma, NE; and a brother, Charlie White of Naponee, NE.
Cremation was planned. A graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2015 in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, KS, with Pastor Lew Van Der Wege officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.ollliffboeve.com.