Thelma Lou Sheffer White was born in Hunter, OK on Sept. 26, 1919. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Thurman and Maude (Brower) Sheffer.

    During Lou’s youth her parents moved the family to Garber, OK address west of Billings, which is the present family farm. 

    During World War II Lou became an aircraft mechanic at MacDonald Douglas to support the war effort.  Due to her physical strength and dedication she was entrusted with the final work on the B-24 and B-26 aircraft.  Lou had a passion for her work.  It was at work where she met her husband, William A. White.  They were married Dec. 2, 1944, a marriage they shared for 64 years.

    When World War II ended, Lou and Bill returned to Lou’s family farm.  She became a farm wife, mother and caretaker of her parents.  Their children are Linda Wadsworth and husband Prescott of Whidbey Island, WA, Donna Lander and husband Roger of Pembroke Pines, FL, Bill White and wife Marilyn, residing in Garber.  There are three grandchildren, Meredith Lander, Wesley and Alisha White, and great grandson William A. White.  She is also survived by her brother John Sheffer and wife Lavelle of Garber. 

    She was preceded in death by her husband William on 8/19/08, and brothers Alvin and Gene Sheffer. 

    Lou was an active member of Hunter Christian Church, with her friendly smile and joyous persona.   She loved being of service to all.  She was an inspiration to her family.  She suffered from Alzheimer’s and other painful infirmities.  She surrendered her life to the Lord July 27, 2009.

    The celebration of her life will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at Hunter Christian Church, with Rev. Don Johnson officiating.  The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 A.M. at the church.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, with arrangements by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home.

    Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Hunter Christian Church.