Irene F. White, age 95 of Flint, Michigan passed Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Genesys Hospital, Grand Blanc, MI. A private service was held on Monday February 5, 2018 at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. A Memorial/Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Davison Missionary Church, 1481 Gale Road, Davison, MI; Pastor Douglas Connelly officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater MI Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Road, Ste. 100, Southfield, MI 48033. Irene was born in Beaverton Township, MI on January 18, 1923. She was one of eight children, daughter of the late Anton and Anna (Wiskes) Liska. Irene married Richard K. White on December 28, 1944 and he preceded her in death on April 12, 1986. Irene was employed at AC Spark Plug, Flint, MI for 32 years, retiring in 1976. Everyone who knew Irene knows the love of her life were her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Surviving are children Richard E. White (Karen) of Coarsegold, CA; Nancy “Ducky” L. Starnes (Dale) of Davison, MI; and Dr. Janice I. Blanck (Harvey) of Grand Blanc, MI; grandchildren Robert (Mary) White, Simi Valley, CA; Scott (Monica) White, Simi Valley, CA; Craig (Lori) White, Bend, OR; Kerstin White, Lancaster, CA; Amy (Jack) Dinno, Wake Forest, NC; Jill Green, Houston, TX; Dr. Erika Blanck (John Wilkinson), Columbia, SC; and Ryan (Amanda) Blanck, Brentwood, TN. She also has 13 great grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Antoinette Moore whom she loved dearly. Irene’s family would like to express profound gratitude and appreciation to the staff on the 4th floor, the Hospice/Comfort team on the 2nd floor, and the SWAT team of Genesys Hospital and Dr. Maria Smith and staff for their loving care and support.
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