James Dudley White

James Dudley White Jr. Mr. James D White Jr. has passed on from this world, after a short illness on October 5th, to be reunited with his wife Helen, who preceded him in death in January of 2015, in Federal Way. James is survived by his three children, James 3rd (Judy) of Las Vegas NV, Karen (Rocky) of Lakewood WA, and Gary (Anna) of Soap Lake, WA. James also is survived by 9 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren. James is also survived by his brother Donald of Seattle, WA, Sister-in-law, Margorie Schorer (William) of Renton WA and Brother-in-law, Paul Curry of Seattle WA. His brother Jack preceded in him death in 2017. James was born on November 3rd, 1927 to parents James Sr. and Bernice in Seattle. He graduated from Cleveland High School in 1945 and married his life- long sweetheart, Helen Elizabeth Curry in 1949. He worked at Boeing since the age of 16, until he retired. James loved airplanes and renewed his own pilots license for small planes in 1979. James was also an accomplished musician - drummer. He penned many a scores for the drum line of the Shamrock’s Bel-Aires in the mid 1960’s. He was also a math instructor for Boeings, as well as a published poet. James was cremated after a short viewing ceremony on October 12th. James lived a very full life and made sure that those around him always felt loved. He will be very missed. Arrangements by Edwards Memorial, Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories. 253-566-1008