Harold Glenn White

Harold Glenn White passed away on Saturday February 26, 2022. He was born in a small farmhouse in Southern Indiana on October 7, 1926, to parents Ralph and Lois White. He was known as Glenn to family and friends. He grew up near many of his relatives. The homes of his grandparents on both sides of his family were his nearest neighbors. He was the eldest of his siblings, he had two brothers, Clayton and Marvin and a sister, Jeanne. They all worked together and with their parents on the family farm. Growing up on a farm during the depression meant that there was plenty of work to be done and few luxuries. There was, however, plenty of love and good food to eat. As a small boy Glenn learned how to handle the farm's horses to work the land and how to tend to the livestock. Much of the family's spending cash came from milk and hogs. He served in the United States Army during the Second World War. In basic training he learned the rigors of beach warfare in preparation for the invasion of Japan. Fortunately the war ended while he was in enroute to that destination. He witnessed firsthand the destruction of the atomic bomb, and was a part of the Japans occupation and the beginning of reconstruction. After returning from Japan, He entered civilian life and married Mary Jane Sisley, whom he had met in high school. They bought a house at the corner of Spring and Main in Chrisney, Indiana. There they were blessed with a daughter, Glenna. The family moved west to a drier climate, at the urging of a doctor, due to respiratory problems. Soon after arriving in Tucson, doctors found that he had contracted tuberculosis while serving in the army. Treatment kept him in the hospital for 18 months. After being released from the hospital, Glenn went to work in a hardware store in Tucson. While living there a son Samuel was born. A few years later, the family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico as Glenn followed a better job opportunity. On Glenn's work applications he was required to fill in his full name, Harold Glenn White. Invariably, his fellow workers called him Harold. Family called him Glenn. This caused confusion. Sometimes he was referred to as HG White which led to his nickname. While he managed the paint department at a hardware store there were always cans marked HG White, short for high gloss white, so he became known to his fellow workers as High Gloss. Guests were always welcome at ‘The White House" and many celebrations were observe there. Hospitality was always tops with homemade ice cream often served at their domino parties. When his wife Mary Jane passed away, Glenn was only half. He needed another to share his life to make his life complete. Fortunately he married a longtime family friend, Katharine, who had also lost her spouse to illness. Like Mary Jane, she was a wonderful cook. They spent many years together enjoying their retirement. In recent years Glenn moved to Las Cruces to be with family. Spending the last 2 years enjoying the companionship of his youngest great-grandchild Shay. Teaching her to clap, witnessing all of her firsts, and teaching her to say "boom boom bang bang "any time something was dropped. Glenn passed away peacefully in his home surrounded those who loved him. Now he is in the presence of his Heavenly Father in that place of perfect peace and ultimate belonging. Glenn was proceeded in death by his parents, his first wife Mary Jane, and his second wife Katharine. As well as his brothers Marvin (Connie) and Clayton (Betty) White, and brother in law Arthur Harris. Glenn is survived by his Sister Jeanne Harris, his children Glenna Meneely (Duane), and Samuel White (Sara.) His grandchildren are Samuel Meneely, Charlotte Case (Dustin), and Shelly Richard (Bryce.) Greatgrandchildren, Strummer and Logan Case, and Shay Richard. A memorial service will be held on March 15, 2022 at 10am at Getz funeral home. Reception to follow at 11am at University Methodist Church. A graveside service will be held at the National cemetery in Santa Fe New Mexico on April 7, 2022 at 12:45pm. Service Information
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:00am,
Getz Funeral Home Chapel

1410 E. Bowman Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88001






Interment Location
Thursday, April 7, 2022 12:45pm,
Santa Fe National Cemetery

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