Marlin R. “Whitey” White, 72, of Sutherland, passed away July 21, 2016 at his home. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March of 2015. He dealt with his cancer with determination and was grateful to the doctors and all personnel at the Callahan Cancer Center. He was born January 14, 1944 to Lyle M. and Gladys (Kjar) White in North Platte. Marlin grew up in the Sutherland area graduating from high school in 1962. He was an athlete in high school and competed in rodeos. After high school he joined the United States Army. On April 28, 1979, he was united in marriage to Lois McConnell in Central City, NE. They lived in Sutherland most of their married lives. Marlin spent many of his younger years working on ranches in the Sandhills including, Keiwitt Ranches near Stapleton (Brittain Ranch), Maxwell (Pawnee Springs) and Tryon (Tin Camp). These experiences would mold his love of ranching and the cowboy way for the rest of his life. He would often relive stories from these times in his life. Marlin also was a rodeo cowboy during this time until he was in his early 30’s. He then would go on to drive a semi-truck for several local businesses. Eventually going into business with his wife as an independent semi-truck owner and operator, under M&L Trucking, until their retirement in 2013. Through the years he made lifelong friends.
He is survived by his wife, Lois; two sons, Jonathan C. “J.C.” and Bryan (Shauna); his sister, Larea (Rich) Morrell; brothers-in-law, Raymond McConnell, George McConnell and Steve (Lisa) McConnell; sister-in-law, Vivian (Rob) Moeller; nieces and nephews, Sena (Scott) Wiley, Doug (Carol) Brown, Mike (Marcie) Morrell, Diane (Shawn) Linden, Dan (Karen) Moeller, Ben (Stacy) Moeller, Joe (Morgan) Moeller, William McConnell and Louisa McConnell; several great nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister and brother-in-law, Dorene (Dean) Brown. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermorial.com.
Memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center or Sutherland Rodeo Committee. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert Deardoff officiating. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.