Louise White

Louise White, 93, formerly of Liberal, passed from this life on Thursday August 9, 2018, in Quapaw, OK.

She was born March 12, 1925 to John and Eva Moser in Lakin Kansas.

On April 23, 1948 she married Ralph White in Clayton, New Mexico; he preceded her in death on April 14, 1993

Her family moved to a farm 7 ½ miles SW of Hugoton, Kansas, when she was about five. She attended Hugoton area schools and was a graduate of Hugoton High School; class of 1943.

Ralph and Louise started their lives in Hugoton, but moved to Liberal a few years later where they lived until Ralph’s death. Louise was a talented pianist. She often played and sang for school events while in High School until one day she realized her singing was more like caterwaulering; from that day on she only played. Being on a budget with four children created an opportunity for Louise to learn to sew and she became a master at it.
When her daughter Cindy was in high school Louise got busy, putting pattern pieces from 7 different dress patterns together to create an exact replica of a dress from Seventeen Magazine that Cindy adored and was able to wear for a special event. In later years, Louise became proficient in crocheting; making Afghans for all her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed hunting and fishing with her family. In 1963, Louise was voted 2nd runner up for the Eta Beta Chapter Outstanding Woman of the Year Award. She also served as a Red Cross volunteer, and was elected President of the Hospital Auxiliary at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.

Louise is survived by her Son- John White, and wife Barbara; Two Daughters- Jeanne White and Cindy Watson and husband, Danny; her Sister – Edwina Reid and husband Charlie; 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; One Son- Roy White; One Grandson – Scott Brecheisen; Three Brothers- Keith, Jack, and Roland Moser; Sister-in-laws- Mabel, Maxine, and Dorothy Moser;

Graveside Services will be 10:00am Thursday August 16, 2018 at the Hugoton Cemetery in Hugoton, KS.

Friends may send condolences to the family through Louise’ tribute webpage at www.millermortuary.net