Stewart White Obituary (1940 - 2023)

Stewart Edward White, 83 of Bloomington, IL passed away Wednesday December 27, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL. He resided with his daughter and family. He was born in Oxnard, California on December 10, 1940, to Manford Athole and Ruby Mae (Segler) White. He married Gloria Jeanine Hoke on November 21, 1962, in Branson, MO. She preceded him in death October 12, 2009, in Highland Park, IL. He later married Linda Paige in 2012. He is survived by two children, Janine (Nelson) Barth of Bloomington, Steve (Erin) White of East Peoria, four grandchildren, Margarita Padilla, Bianca (Brian) Mullen, Abby White and Max White and two great grandchildren, Maya Padilla and Bella Mullen, and one brother-in-law Harold Plott of Hollister, MO. Numerous nieces and nephews and by stepdaughters Sue and Michelle as well as granddaughter Ashlyn. He also leaves behind his grand dogs Miggy, Leo, Kiki, and Coco. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria of 47 years, one son Stewart Edward White Jr, one grandson Miguel Padilla, two brothers, Jackie and Gene White and one sister Sharon Plott. Stewart worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company in Peoria for thirty-seven years until retirement. He worked various jobs in retirement, never one to sit still. He loved fishing all his life, dancing in his latter years. He will be greatly missed and remembered fondly. We have all of his ‘sad’ animal stories from growing up and his many fishing excursions to keep us laughing. He never met a stranger. He always had a big smile for everyone and twinkling blue Paul Newman eyes. He fried the best fish on the weekends, made the best old-fashioned popcorn, and the fluffiest pancakes. He loved pumpkin pie and homemade cookies, but his family even more. Memorial contributions may be made to. Wishbone Canine Rescue in Normal, IL. at https://www.wishbonecaninerescue.org/ Online condolences may be left at http://www.beckmemorial.com.