Gerald “Jerry” Phillip White, 81, a resident of Blue Springs, MO passed away from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1941 to Clifford White and Mildred Jones in St. Louis, MO.
Jerry served his country proudly in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman First Class from December 8, 1959 – March 8, 1970 as well as his Vietnam Service as a United States Marine Corps 3rd Marine Division from July 3, 1966 – August 4, 1967. He was united in marriage to Carrol Aberle on July 20, 1996 in Blue Springs, MO. Jerry worked as the Chief Investigator for the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office from 1971 to 1996 before he moved to Blue Springs and started working for the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office in Kansas City, MO. He enjoyed photography, riding motorcycles, watching sports of all kinds, and golfing. Jerry treasured spending time with his family.
Survived by his wife, Carrol White of Blue Springs, MO; children, Katie White of Brooklyn, NJ, Suzanne White of Florida, Madeline Pirollow and husband Pepe of Springfield Township, PA, Laurie Smith and husband Kevin of Blue Springs, MO, Roy Hesterberg and wife Shannon of Blue Springs, MO; grandchildren, Julia Oakes, Francesca White, Genevieve Rodgers, Claire Rodgers, Daniel E. Spyers and wife Anna, Mike Spyers, Hanna Hesterberg, Kayla Hesterberg, Summer Bebe, Hailey Bebe, Shannon Oberlin, Allison Smith; great-grandchildren, Daniel J. Spyers, William Spyers, Everly Oakes, and Cordelia Laureano; sister, Mary Caldwell and husband Luther of Jefferson City, MO; brother, Archie Tucker and wife Christie of Ft. Worth, TX. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Hutchison.
His family will receive family and friends from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main St, Blue Springs, MO. Memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel with military honors concluding the service. Memories of Jerry and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
So very saddened to learn of Gerry’s passing. Such a fun and very nice guy to work with and be around ! Always had a joke or funny story to tell,always smiling and never will forget his tales of Nino G. A life well lived and cut way too short ! Missing you my friend ! Godspeed Nino !
So sad to read this about Gerry! The last two times I saw him and talked briefly was at the Costco gas pumps. One time on his motorcycle and the last time in one of his daughters’ cool Toyota Celica. I was always amazed how he loved to fuse the motorcycles and always kind of worried about him.
I knew him from working death scenes in the Independence area. Always a gentleman and a knowledgeable fellow.
Prayers to all that are sad. 🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻❤️
“HONOR FOR A VETERAN WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY WITH LOVE PRIDE AND HONOR”
Thank you Gerald for your service to our country. Because of your service each and everyone of us can live and enjoy our freedom.
God bless you for taking great care of our country and for all the sacrifices you have made for our country for me and for all of us.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED) UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
I know that this past week has been a struggle for your family. Lean on your family and friends.
I will always remember his smile and his love of photography. He is at peace and is no longer in pain. Jerry has been given his wings to fly into heaven where he will always be looking down to comfort and guide his family and friends.
We proudly display my father’s flag that we received at his military funeral service…accept Jerry’s flag on Saturday as a remembrance of his service to his country.
May God grant your family the strength to go forward…Cherish your memories of him forever.
What can I say? My heart is full of sadness but, also of love for my cousin, Jerry. We have so many good memories. He was like a little brother to me. I loved him dearly, as did our family. I will never forget him. When he was old enough, he came alone by train to Okla. and spent several summers on my parent’s farm. We got to enjoy being around him. My prayers go out to all his family.
Joyce Colwell, OKC, OK, Cousin