Judith Ellen White "Judie" was born in Tacoma, Washington on April 3, 1947, to Ray Lee and Betty Jane Locke.  She was raised with her brother Richard Alan, in Tacoma, and the family was blessed to live next door to her grandparents, who she loved and were instrumental in her upbringing.

Judie married James E. Dovre on January 14, 1967.  They spent their early married years in Renton and Steilacoom, Washington, 4 years in Anchorage, Alaska and then moved to Puyallup, Washington to be close to both sets of their parents.  Judie and Jim were blessed with 5 children.

Judie and Jim were divorced in 1985.  During that time, Judie completed her schooling earning a bachelor's degree in Spanish and Education from Pacific Lutheran University in 1986.

Judie met George D. White, a father of 4, during the spring of 1986, and they were married and blended their families on September 19, 1986.  They were sealed in the Seattle Temple on June 4, 1987.  They welcomed their baby Damon to the family later that year.  Judie and George made their home in Edgewood, Washington, where they spent many wonderful years raising their 10 children and enjoying cherished relationships with many dear friends.

Judie and George served faithfully in the Seattle Temple during their time in Washington and Judie began serving as a Family Search Support Missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She loved the work and served for 6 years.  Family History was Judie's life work. She has a love for her ancestors and worked tirelessly to link generations together for eternity.

Judie and George moved to Washington, Utah in 2016, where they have enjoyed serving in the St. George and Cedar City, Utah Temples as well as spending time with family that lives close by. Visits by Washington family and friends were a treat.

Judie passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, following a several-month battle with pancreatic cancer.  She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Richard, and granddaughters Monique White and Savannah Carlyle.   She is survived by her loving husband George, six daughters, Amber Carlyle (Doug), Emily Kayner (Brian), Siri Calton (Chris), Karen White, Honor Beecher (Matt), Cori Hench (Andrew), and 4 sons, Roger White (Veronique), Ryan Dovre (Lakeisha), David White (Angie), and Damon White (Becca).  Judie and George are blessed with 37 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Washington Utah East Stake 1835 South Washington Fields Road, Washington, Utah   84780. Interment will be at Washington City Cemetery 300 Park View Drive Washington, Utah 84780.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to think of Judie as you record your personal history, do some indexing or other Family History work, or serve in the Temple.

Judith White Funeral Service Program