On May 20, 2025. Azaryah Ishmael White-Bey, 41, of Everett, WA, was called home to be with the Lord.
Azaryah grew up in Modesto, California. He was baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ and filled with the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Azaryah loved sharing the Good News with those he encountered and spreading the gospel through his choice of social media (Tik Tok, Facebook, and Instagram).
Azaryah was a lover of nature and an avid outdoorsman. His favorite pastime was discussing politics, making wine, baking bread, playing his guitar, and growing his own vegetables.
In 2002 Azaryah graduated from Peter Johansen High School, in Modesto, California. After graduating from high school, he entered the United States Airforce. His military decorations, medals, citations, and ribbons are:
• AFSC 2W151- Aircraft Armament SYS Journeyman
• National Defense Service Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Medal
• AF Good Conduct Medal
• AF NCO Graduate Ribbon
• AF Overseas Long Tour Ribbon
• AF Longevity Service Ribbon
• AF Outstanding Award
Preceding him in death were his grandparents Allen Frazier (1927-2003) and Leola Elizabeth (1932-1996) Wheeler Sr.
He is survived by his parents. Samuel Lee and Marva Rochel White-Ephraim, and three sisters and their spouses. Eldest sister Achoia L. Barrera; Adia R. (Olatokunbo) Olopade; and Shyla L. (Darrell) Wilson. His niece Adrianah E. Garcia and nephews Josiah E. Garcia, Malachi D.L. Barrera, and Daniel A. R. Barrera; as well as a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.
