Arthur Gilbert White

Arthur Gilbert White, 89, passed away peacefully as the sun rose over the tranquil grounds of Enso House Hospice in Freeland on April 11, 2007.

He joins his wife of 49 years, E. Dorothea White who preceded him in death many years ago.

Art was born in Willamina, Ore., on Jan. 14, 1918 and is survived by his beloved partner of 20 years Bernice Felton; his sons Paul and Steven White; grandsons Steven, Craig and Scott White; four great-great grandchildren; his sister Edith Gilberd and a niece and two nephews.

Art and Bernice moved from Portland, Ore. to Freeland on Whibey Island in 2001 where they lived happily until his death.

Art was an early pioneer at the advent of television in Portland, Oregon where he was employed by KOIN, first in radio in 1943, then was instrumental in the development of their first television studio, Channel 6, from which he retired as chief engineer in 1983.

Art loved life in all forms from his various gardens to the creatures that visited them and most especially his kitty Lucy. He was also an avid fisherman and golf enthusiast whose last game of golf was played with his sons when he was 88 years old.

Art will be remembered for his gentleness, energetic tinkering, having a good laugh and the unconditional love which he gave generously to family and friends alike.