Barbara F. White of Brewster, New York died suddenly on Thur. December 29, 2011 in Carmel, New York at the age of 88.
She was born February 19, 1923 in Groton, MA, daughter of the late Ivan George and Carrie (Davis) Eagleson. She graduated from Groton High School in 1941, then worked as a telephone operator until she joined the United States Marine Corps. where she served for three years in Washington DC and Pearl Harbor and received the rank of Sgt. before being discharged in Jan. of 1946.
On Jan. 25, 1962 she married H. Leslie White Jr.. They lived in Purdy’s, NY, where they also owned and operated Grey’s Market from 1968 to 1977. In 1977 they moved to Brewster, NY, and became members of Drew United Methodist Church in Carmel, NY, where she sang in the Choir and headed the Drew Prayer Chain.
Mrs. White was predeceased by her husband Leslie on Jan. 27, 2004. She is survived by her son Joshua White of Brewster, NY, a daughter Valerie Hurd of Pleasantville, NY, a brother Ivan “Skip” Eagleson of San Francisco, CA, a sister Marjorie Kelly of Buena Park, CA, and five grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her son David Hurd.
A memorial service will be held Wed. January 4, 2012 1pm at the Drew United Methodist Church in Carmel. Interment will be private. Calling hrs. will be held on Tues. Jan. 3rd from 4 to 8 pm. at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster, NY.