Aaron Mark White

Celebration of life: 12:30 p.m. Friday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel.

Not long ago, in an earthly galaxy, Aaron "Shumpy" was born. Aaron's hospital birth certificate says "instantaneous" cry. Kindergarten, first conference, his teacher said parents of girls asked, "which one is Aaron White?" So it began, full of life from the beginning.

Aaron didn't "like" things, he loved or hated things. He defined collector: Star Wars, Jimmy Buffet, Stars hockey, UT Longhorns. Even his clothes and truck had to make a statement of who he was.

He was a magnet for friendship, a bone-popping, whisker-kissing hugger. He brought sunshine with him to a party or family gathering. His barefoot beach wedding to Molly, and his baby Jedi (Mac) made his dream family complete.

Yoda said, "Adventure. Excitement. A Jedi craves these things." This was one side of Aaron. But he craved family time with just Molly, Mac and himself, and maybe a good movie. There was disturbance in the Force on Sept. 2. His earthly family and friends lost Aaron "Shumpy," but heaven gained an angel, and we are left with precious memories. We remember him a thousand different ways, when we look at the stars, hear a song, see his picture, a place. Remember, missing Aaron is a part of loving him.

Survivors: He was survived by his wife, Molly King White; son, "Mac" McNaren Jeryl White; mother, Nancy Hillery White; father, Jeryl Edwin White; brothers, Nathan Brandon White and wife, Megan, Andrew Jordan White and fiancee, Kady; nephew, Cole White; nieces, Caroline White and Campbell White. His four-legged friends, Chewbacca and Leia, will miss him walking through the door. Numerous friends and relatives are left to cherish his memory.