I am sorry for your loss. God promises at Revelations 21:4 that one day death will be no more. I hope this brings you and your family comfort at this difficult time.
Dorethy M. White
September 30, 1938 – February 20, 2017
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Dorethy M. White, age 78, of Waite Park, who passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Gregory Lieser will officiate.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Dorethy was born on September 30, 1938 to Theodore and Elsie (Terwey) Dibblee in St. Cloud. She graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School. Dorethy was united in marriage to Keith White on February 5, 1975 in Waite Park. Together, they shared a passion for sailing the West Coast of the United States and Canada; stopping at various cities and ports along the coast. They also taught students English in Mexico. Eventually, they sailed and moved to Honolulu, Hawaii and bought an awning business which manufactured textiles for boats, homes and other accessories. She later moved back to Waite Park in 2007.
She is survived by her siblings, Kathy Seitz, of St. Cloud, Mike (Olive) Dibblee, of St. Cloud, Helen Hardwig, of Waite Park, Jim (Cindy) Dibblee, of St. Cloud, Bob Dibblee, of Sauk Rapids and Ted Dibblee, of Bejou, MN.; brother-in-law, Roger (Mary) White, of Liberty, MO.; sister-in-law, Jean (Tom) Jenness, of Cherokee, IA.; half-brother, Phil (Charlene) White, of Vasehar, KS., and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Dorethy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith, on November 5, 1993; siblings, Mary Lou Williams, Delphine Utz, Pat Dibblee and Randy Dibblee; brother-in-law, Daryl White; and sister-in-law, Patty Ballanty.
A special thank you to the staff of the St. Cloud Hospital and St. Benedict’s Senior Community Short Stay South for their special attention and care to Dorethy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
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I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face and a grey dawn breaking.
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trek’s over.
Smooth Sailing Dorethy.
I wish you well Dorethy. We’ll keep you in our memories. I’m sorry to hear how you went. It was a tragic loss for us all. You were such a wonderful woman. All your great ideas will be with us forever and ever in our minds. Love you Dorethy.
Rest In Peace Dorethy
Rest in peace Dorethy. Dance with the angels and sing loud and strong.Lucky are those whom with God you get to guide those whom you have been chosen to watch over. Love to you Dorethy.
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Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Dorethy M. White, age 78, of Waite Park, who passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Gregory Lieser will officiate.
Family and friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.