1930 - 2009
Roger Gene White, 79, of Steamboat Springs and Fort Collins, passed away May 12, 2009, at his home in Steamboat Springs.
Roger was born at home Feb. 3, 1930, to Dorothy Chapman White in Faribault, Minn. He married Alfreda Ruething on May 15, 1964, at The Little White Chapel in Las Vegas. Roger was the vice president of Foster and Kleiser Outdoor Advertising. He and his wife raised four children in the Bay Area before moving to Colorado in 1991. A longtime Oakland Raiders fan, Roger switched his allegiance to the Denver Broncos after his move to Colorado, a fact he kept hidden from his sons and Gene Sullivan.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Alfreda; their four children, Karen (Greg) Rattenborg, David White, Nancy White, and Daniel White; two grand-daughters, Evan and Emma Rattenborg; and a sister, Beverly Pratten. He also is survived by his canine companions, Ming Li and Leo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Arthur "Bud" White.
Cremation will take place this week and interment will take place in his home away from home, Honolulu, Hawaii, at a later date.
Roger's friends and family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Yampa Valley Medical Center and Hospice of Steamboat.
Memorial contributions may be made in Roger's name to Hospice Services of Northwest Colorado or The American Cancer Society, and sent in care of Yampa Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 776090, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477.
