Claudia is survived by her husband Jim; daughter Leslie and her husband Mark with their children Hana, Ty, Kayla, Wes and Kirra; son Robert and his wife Jonelle with their children Samantha, Ryan, Brandon and Nathan; Jim's daughter Denise and her husband Aaren; Jim's son Matthew; Claudia's brother Scott and his wife Kathy; niece Elizabeth and her husband Joel with their children Clive and Lucia; and many friends close enough to be family.
Claudia was born August 8th, 1952 to Doris and Leon Goff. She was raised in Southern California and attended El Dorado High School. She went on to Cal State Fullerton where she earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Biology. Claudia raised her family in Orange County and developed a deep love for running.
Claudia married her husband Jim 20 years ago and they spent all their free time together. They developed a passion for the outdoors; running and biking countless miles in Chino Hills State Park, backpacking sections of the Appalachian Trail, touring the western states on their motorcycle, visiting National Parks and escaping to the Hood River every chance they had.
She passionately worked as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at UCI Medical Center for more than 30 years, where she advocated for patients and coworkers.
Claudia ran 23 miles the day before she was diagnosed with lung cancer and fought her diagnosis fiercely. She even ran a 10K trail running race about one year after being diagnosed. Through her cancer journey she and Jim gave their lives to the Lord and dedicated themselves to Christ.
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In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Lung Force- American Lung Association, "Champion Center for Claudia Whited's Memorial Fund" by clicking the link below:
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