James T. "Jim" White, age 67, of Pateros, Wash., made his journey after a brief battle with cancer on
Jan. 2, 2010. Jim graduated from Brewster High School in 1960 and immediately joined the USMC. In 1966, he joined Delta Air Lines in Atlanta, where he would meet and marry his partner and best friend, Brenda, on June 23, 1968. From Atlanta, the couple moved to St. Louis, Mo., and then to Palmdale, Calif., and finally to Seattle, Wash. Jim retired from Delta Air Lines in 1994. In 1998, he achieved his lifelong goal which was to return to Brewster, Wash.
     Jim's passion for life was well known by his family and friends. He was always busy with some project whether it be restoring cars, woodworking, or construction work. He loved fishing, reading, and snowmobiling. Jim was a member of Okanogan Search and Rescue, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and a past president of the Tri-Rivers Snowmobile Club.
     Jim is survived by his wife, Brenda of the home; siblings, Nadine White of Arlington, Phyllis and Otis Osborn of Ferndale, Connie and Mike Gacke of Rockport and Shane and Debbie White of Arlington; brother-in-law, Ed Callar of Arlington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Mildrene White; sister, Lynn Callar; uncle and aunt, Vern and Millie Smith
     Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Barnes Chapel in Brewster, Pastor Phil Smith officiating. A celebration of Jim's life will be held immediately following the service at the home of Ken and Vicki Orford in Pateros.
     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (Waldenstrom's Research) 1-800-ACS-2345.