Birth date: Jun 21, 1942 Death date: Dec 7, 2017
Bernard F. White, Jr., 75, of Mineral went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 7, 2017. Bernie retired after 32 years of service as a civil engineer with the Department of the Navy Sea Bees. He was a board member of LACA; pres Read Obituary
Dear Gail, Kathy. Chris, and Ginger, It is such a surprize to hear that Bernie left to be with the Lord. He loved you and life so much. It was so evident in his big personality. We will see him again. We know the Lord is faithful. The separation is only temporary. God bless you and comfort you with thanksgiving for Bernie. We are thankful for him and we are thankful for you. Love, Gretchen, Chuck and family.
Gail,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bernie's death. Bernie was one of the brightest, most sharp-witted, likeable colleagues I worked with in all my years with NAVFACENGCOM. Although we were colleagues for years, I really came to know him working closely together in the Operations Research Division at NAVFAC Headquarters. I cannot describe all the major contributions he made to the work, studies, and publications we produced as a team. We shared so many debates, head-butts, laughs and hugs I lost count. He was a star and leading authority for our Command and DOD in economic analysis and other operations research efforts. We shared some fun times, some intellectually brilliant times, and weathered some tough times while working together. I know through all of it, he held tightly to his love of you, Chris, and the rest of his family as a touchstone. He immortalized it in one of our major publications still used 24 years later by DOD and many federal agencies. As you read many of the sample problems solved by economic analysis, they begin "Mr. and Mrs White plan...." We shared many laughs over that sleight of hand for acknowledgement of the author. Although we lost touch over the years, our exploits together will always be central to my fondest memories.
Tony and Teresa Hinson
We are tremendously saddened to hear about Bernie's death. At the same time, we rejoice that He now in the loving arms of our Savior. We have many treasured memories of brother Bernie. The top is our fantastic trip our west a few years ago. That was such a special family time. Bernie had a outgoing and welcoming spirit. His smile was infectious. We know he will be missed.
May the peace, comfort, love,and strength of the Lord surround you all now, and in the days ahead. We love you all dearly.
Jim and Sandy Vanderbeek
Gail and family,
We are saddened by your loss of Bernie. We know he is rejoicing now with the Lord and may you rest in that comfort. Our love and prayers to all of you. Leona and George Cummings
Gail and family--
At times like this words fail us. It is, however, somewhat comforting to rely on your faith. We feel you will do so.
We greatly appreciated you both as neighbors and, more importantly, good friends.
As you know, everyone who met Bernie remembered, liked, and respected him. His involvement in community was almost legendary.
We will keep you all in our thoughts and, of course, our prayers.
God bless!!!
Janet & Wayne Rand
