Arlene White

Arlene White, 99, of Sioux City, danced her way to God on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

A funeral mass will be held 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Holy Cross Parish- St. Michael Catholic Church in Sioux City. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences can be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Arlene was born November 3, 1921 in Mitchell, SD, the daughter of Bob and Sue (Hettinger) Axemaker. She fell head over heels for Paul White and they were married on October 21, 1938. The union was blessed with 9 children; Ron, Bob, Suzy, James, Michael, Kathleen, Marcy, Debra, Cindy, and their beloved golden retriever, Bojo! Arlene was a terrific homemaker. After her children were grown, she became the office manager for Siouxland Insulation.

Arlene was a lifelong member of the Sioux City Senior Center where she found her love for entertaining by performing lip sync, tap dance, and drama. Her greatest joy was playing cards and boards games with her family and friends. She was an avid bridge player and attended many tournaments. Her dog Bojo was a great companion for her. He also loved to entertain. Paul would take Bojo to entertain the residents of many group homes. Bojo gave her much comfort after Paul passed away.

Those left to honor her memory are her 5 daughters; Suzy (Dennis) Doyle, Kathy (Steve) Ashby, Marcy White, Debra (Scott) Russell, Cindy Anderson; three daughters-in-law Sandy White, Mary White, and Colleen White; 27 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Sue; husband Paul; 4 sons Ron, Bob, James, Michael; 4 sisters Alvina Langley, Marge Mertz, Dorothy Boyle, Marty Mustapha; granddaughter Nichole Anderson; her great-grandson Keaton Chicoine; and great-granddaughter Kathleen White.

Many thanks to the Northern Hills staff that took such great care of Arlene for ten years and to Hospice of Siouxland for their loving care of Arlene at the end of her days.

Donations may be made in Arlene White’s name to the Humane Society of Siouxland.

God Bless.