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Gunnison Courier , Monday, May 24, 1965, Gunnison, Colorado

Final rites for Sherman F. White, were conducted Wednesday afternoon, at the Miller Funeral Home, with members of the Gunnison Lodge #1623, BPOE, in charge of the services.

They were assisted by the Rev. Robert J Babb.

His eulogy was read by James Gazzoli and Mrs. Archie Steinbeck sang, "Lead Kindly Light, and Softly Now the Light of Day". She was accompanied by Mrs. C.J. Miller.

Mr. White died May 16th, at his home, from an apparent heart attack. He was found by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rhoda White, when she returned home after visiting her mother in the hospital. Mrs. Rhoda White and Children have lived at the White home since August.

One of 16 children of Henry and Lucinda White of which he was the last surviving member.

Sherman Ford was born 25 Feb 1885, in Kerber Creek. He received his early education at Claytonia, Villa Grove, and Saguache.

In 1905, he went to Pitkin and worked at the Gold Link Mine, where his brother-in-law, Harry Lustfield was superintendent.

He made his home in Pitkin for several years, and then moved to St. Elmo, where he lived for a time, before moving to Cripple Creek, where they remained until 1910.

Mr. White and his family returned to Bonanza, and lived there for about three years. Later the family moved to Hotchkiss, where he operated a ranch on Rogers Mesa, until 1920.

In that year, Mr. White began work with the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad as a watchman, working both Hotchkiss and Somerset. He worked the thrid division before moving to Gunnison in 1930.

29 Nov 1930, he married Mattie Gavette. He continued working for the railroad until he retired in 1950. After retiring, he followed his hobby of prospecting, hunting, and fishing.

He was a member of the Gunnison Lodge #1633 BPOE, and the Gunnison County Pioneer and Historical Society.

Survivors in addition to his wife, Mattie, are two sons, Delvin and Charles F. White, of Salt Lake City, and a daughter, Mrs. Alberta Warner, of Woodland, California. Other survivors are two step-dughters, 21 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Clinton, who died 21 Oct 1963, while employed in governmental work in Korea.

Graveside services at the Gunnison Cemetery were conducted by officers of the Elks Lodge.

Serving as pallbearers were: Louis Simillion, Fred Winters, Clarence Lehman, Cad Jones, Ralph Fund, and Ralph Lehman.

Among those coming from out of town for the services were Mr. and Mrs. Delvin White, and daughter, Ann and Charles White, and daughter of Salt Lake City. A large number of relatives and friends from Hotchkiss and other cities and towns on the western slope also attended.

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