G. Jeanne White

Gloria Jeanne Frost was born July 3, 1922 in Berkley, Wa to Floyd and Myrtle Frost.

Jeanne was an only child and grew up in the Logging Community until she was

a young woman. She attended Rochester High School where she met and married her

sweetheart, Warren White. They were married July 3, 1939 at the Methodist Church in

Littlerock, Wa.

They had two children, Wayne Allan White and Carolyn Lee White. She was preceded in Death by her

husband, Warren, September 1995 and her daughter Carolyn, September 1999. Jeanne is survived by

her Son, Wayne White Sr. (Susan).

Jeanne had 10 Grandchildren: James Brailey, Tera Lynn Brailey, Wayne White Jr., Tammie Rutledge,

Shawn Boling, Angie Boling, Brandon McKimmey, Dawn Giezentanner, Robert White, Michael White

and numerous Great Grandchildren.

Jeanne was a Secretary and Administrative Assistant for the State Of Washington, Department of

Vocational Rehabilitation.

She enjoyed Camping, traveling, crocheting, knitting and the Good Sam Camping Club.

The following is an excerpt written by Jeanne: “In Search of the Mountain” Frost Family Stories

by Evelyn Hoffman.

“Warren and I were high school sweethearts. We married after going together for 3 ½ years. We began

our married life in Hamma Hamma, near Hoodsport, where Warren worked for the Depot Logging

Company and I took care of the homefront.”

“During the early years of our marriage, Warren worked seven days a week. Tragedy struck on October

8, 1944 when Warren become ill with Polio. Polio left him an invalid for the remainder of his life.”

“Warren was first taken to the Hospital in Bremerton for approximately six weeks; then, upon

diagnosis of polio, was sent to the rehabilitation section of Swedish Hospital in Seattle.”

“While Warren was in Swedish Hospital for nine months, I commuted to and from Seattle by Ferry.

This was done with the help of friends, hiring of baby sitters, and family members. Each trip consisted

of 8 ½ hours travel to see him for 1 ½ hours. Warren's parents provided funds which enabled me to visit

him two or three times per week. Even then, commuting fees were expensive for those of us on limited

funds.”

“Warren had worked for the Puget Sound Naval Ammunition Depot for 3 months short of the required

5 years which would have made him eligible to secure a pension or other disability income. Therefore,

it was necessary to apply for aid from the State of Washington.”

“After leaving Swedish Hospital, Warren returned to our home in Bremerton and received Physical

Therapy Treatments in Bremerton for a long period of time.”

“ We returned to Littlerock, our former location and about a year of so later, Warren was sent to Warm

Springs, Georgia, to the Roosevelt Foundation Rehabilitation Center. That opportunity was afforded by

the Polio Foundation. He remained there for six or seven months. Physical Therapists taught him to

substitute his remaining muscles for those he could no longer use. They braced him up with body and

leg braces, but in the end, he could not walk and remained wheelchair bound for life.”

“In 1951, I was given an opportunity to attend Business College to take a 12 month secretarialaccounting

course. Seven months later, I accepted employment with the Division of Vocational

Rehabilitation. I worked as a Clerk-Steno, Secretary, and Administrative Assistant for the agency,

retiring in 1981.”

“During my working career, I was ably assisted by Warren, who volunteered to take over the kitchen

duties: cooking, baking, even scrubbing the kitchen. Also, during this time, he watched the children

after school. Such determination.”

“Warren worked as a telephone solicitor for over ten years for Good Will. He had such perseverance!

This blessed man rarely complained. He always had a good attitude and is a sweet and loving person.

He is a person who others looked up to in admiration. He accepted employment outside of the home in

1969 with the Department of Parks and Recreation. He advanced in job classifications ending with

twelve years of State employment. He retired from the Dept. of Social and Health Services in April of

1981 because of failing health. I also retired in 1981 so I could be with him.”

In Conclusion:

Jeanne and Warren did not let his disability stop them from enjoying life. She learned how to pull a

trailer, and drive a Motor home. They traveled through Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana,

Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and Canada. They also flew to Texas to visit Carolyn and her family. She

and Warren also enjoyed weekend camping with the Good Sam Club.

Jeanne never knew a stranger, she loved people, children, animals and had a heart of love for her

family. She lovingly cared for Warren at home until he passed away at the age of 78.

Jeanne was able to stay in her home after Warren's death until her health started failing. She sold her

home of over 40 years, in June of 2006 and moved to the Colonial Inn for Assisted Living Care.

In March of 2010, Tammie and Phil Rutledge moved Jeanne into their home. She remained with them

until her death. Special Thank you to Phil Rutledge, who made the unselfish decision to bring

Grandma home. Tammie was honored to be able to care for her Grandma these past 3 years.

Jeanne was a wonderful Mom and Grandma. She was dearly loved and she had a precious smile that

would light up the room. She was always thankful for the care she received. She will be greatly missed,

but we take comfort in knowing that she is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Thank you to the following who helped care for Jeanne:

Hospice – Laurel, Maggie, Doris, Jackie, Jessica, Marguerite, and many other special Hospice

workers. You ladies have a special place in my heart! (Tammie Rutledge)

Caregivers and Respite: Angela Langley, Julie Gwinn, Gayle Crawford, Nancy Fowler, Tim Rutledge,

Dianne Abbott, Emily, Betty Elliott, Rhonda Westlund, Rev. Jewel Crume, Barbara Maurer and Roolan

Health Care Center. (You gave your time unselfishly...Thank you, Tammie Rutledge)