Vance Neil White

Vance Neil White was born June 4, 1942 in Red Oak, Iowa to Vance T. and Julia (Haney) White. He grew up in Emerson, Iowa where he attended school, graduating from Emerson High School in 1960. As a young boy, Vance enjoyed fishing, hunting for rabbit and squirrel, and was awarded the achievement of Eagle Scout. Following high school, Vance enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served from August 29, 1960 until his honorable discharge August 28, 1963. He was awarded two Good Conduct Medals, and was discharged holding the rank of Corporal. Vance married Sandra Gardner on October 7, 1967 at St. Agnes Church in Omaha, Nebraska and to this union, two sons were born; Franklin Vance and Jon Neil. The family has made their home in Omaha, and outside of Valley, Nebraska. Vance worked for over 30 years for MUD, retiring from their Mechanical Services division in June 2005. As an adult, Vance enjoyed trapshooting, and hunting, especially the trips to Texas for pig hunts. He was a proud member of the NRA, cheered for the Huskers, and enjoyed a good prime rib dinner, a slice of pecan pie, and sipping a hot cup of coffee. He loved spending time with his grandkids, Samantha, Remington, and Vincent. “Gramps” was fond of driving around his property on his tractor (his trusty blue New Holland), and took great joy in teaching Samantha and Remington how to mow the yards so that they looked professionally cared for. Vance had a dear and true love for his family. Vance died unexpectedly at the Methodist Women’s Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the age of 76 years, 7 months, and 18 days. He was preceded in death by his parents Vance and Julia White, and son Franklin White. Vance is survived by his wife Sandra of Valley, NE, son and daughter-in-law Jon & Stephanie White of Valley, NE, 3 grandchildren; Samantha, Remington, and Vincent White of Valley, and sister Jackie Evans of Omaha. Vance N. White, age 76, of Valley, NE, died 1/22/19. Preceded in death by parents Vance and Julia White, and son Franklin White. Survived by wife Sandra of Valley, NE, son and daughter-in-law Jon & Stephanie White of Valley, NE, 3 grandchildren; Samantha, Remington, and Vincent White of Valley, and sister Jackie Evans of Omaha. Funeral service 10 AM Friday, Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn. Graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:30 AM at St. John’s Cemetery, Bellevue, NE. Visitation will be Thursday from Noon to 8 PM with family receiving friends from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials to the Make A Wish Foundation. A lunch will follow the interment services at the Tangier Shrine, 84th & Center, beginning at 12:30 PM

Vance Neil White

June 4, 1942 - January 22, 2019