Robert NMN White Obituary (2024)

Robert "Bob" White, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Multicare Yakima Hospital. Bob was born on July 21, 1942, in Olean, New York, to Charles and Sophie (Kolasinski) White. He was the youngest of 5 children, who along with his parents preceded him in death. Bob moved to Yakima to attend Barber School, which his older brother, Chuck, was running at the time. He then worked with Chuck, barbering in Harrah. He then moved to Wapato and started "Bob's Ok Barber Shop" that he owned and operated for 50+ years. On October 10, 1964 he married Sandy Payment. They lived their married life in Wapato. They have two children, Janean (Gary) Gasseling and Ron White, along with three grandsons, Jordan White, Luke White, and Shane White. Bob and Sandy celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. In dad's younger years, he enjoyed fishing, water skiing, and bowling. "He had a perfect 300 game." He also liked playing 6, 5, 4 with his buddies at the Legion. Traveling to Reno or Lake Tahoe to gamble always made him happy. In his later years he enjoyed gambling at a casinos closer to home. However spending time with his family was at the top of his list. We all enjoyed family dinners and Saturday night pizza often. Usually, after dinner, dad was ready for some type of card game. We love you and will miss you. Our lives are richer for having you in it. Faith teaches us that death is not the end and we will be reunited again. A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 4:00-7:00pm, at Brookside Funeral Home (500 W. Prospect, Moxee, WA). A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 9:00am, at Brookside Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.