Geraldine Margaret Fries White

Gerry was born in Tacoma on August 20, 1929 to Arthur J.Fries and Margaret O’Connor Fries. She passed away on September 4th, 2012 after gracefully living with Alzheimer’s for 7 years. Gerry grew up in North Tacoma and summered on Vashon Island’s South End. After she graduated form Stadium High School, she attended the University of Washington where she joined the Delta Delta Delta sorority and gained sisters for life.

In 1950 she left the U.W. to marry Raymond White whom she had met on Vashon Island. For 62 years they had many adventures. Together they raised a family in West Seattle and returned to Vashon Island in 1972. Gerry worked many different jobs throughout her life including Gunderson’s, Gene Feedler Cheverolet, and K2 Ski Corporation.

Gerry was an active member of Vashon Lutheran Church, even though she grew up Presbyterian and never really thought of herself as Lutheran. She was a gracious hostess who never let a guest go hungry or thirsty. She enjoyed sewing and needlework, making clothing, quilts and several needlework wall hangings. After Ray retired, they went on many cruises, enjoyed time in their home at Talequah, gardening, walking Pohl road, and enjoying the view. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Gerry was preceded in death by her father, mother, step-father Harold Fisk, and step-sister Joan Fisk Adkins Melendy. She is survived by her husband Raymond White, daughter Wendy (Stan) Smitherman, son Doug (Shelly) White, and her grandchildren Ruth, Jakob and Coco. Several brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews will also be missing her.

Services will be Saturday, September 15th at 1:30pm at Vashon Lutheran Church. Memorial donations may be made to Vashon Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Please visit our online guest book at www.islandfuneral.com

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