Donald White

Donald Buckley White, passed away at the age of 87 on August 28, 2016, at Sunrise of Wood Ranch, in Simi Valley, CA. Don was born on July 7, 1929 in Hollywood, CA to John and Elsie Kirkwood White. Donald grew up in Hollywood, CA and graduated from Hollywood High School, in 1945. After high school, he attended Los Angeles State College. In 1952, Don was drafted into the army and served in the Finance Corp. He was on active duty for 2 years. In the first 18 months he served overseas in Japan, during the Korea War. Don continued to serve his country in the military for another 6 years, in the army reserves. In 1960, Don received an honorable discharge with the rank of LCpl.

A few years before becoming owner and operator of three retail stores, Don worked in construction and land management. Don enjoyed his family and serving his community by volunteering in the Sylmar Mountain Rescue, which is now Sheriff's Search & Rescue of Santa Clarita. Don was one of the founding members in 1959, and served until 1985.

Don is survived by a daughter and a son, 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.