Lindon LeRoy White

Lindon LeRoy White

1941 ~ 2024

After a challenging battle with Parkinson’s Disease, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Lindon LeRoy White, passed away on March 15, 2024. His family, both near and far, reached out to help him as he slipped through the veil to begin another phase of his life’s journey.

He began that mortal journey on May 22, 1941 in Rexburg, Idaho and was the first child of Melba Davenport and LeRoy Chandler White. He has four siblings, a sister Sheri and three brothers Von, Paul and Craig. Lindon was proceeded in death by his parents, two of his brother’s, Paul and Von, two sweet baby granddaughters, Breanne and Sarah and 4 years ago his son, Nathan.

His parents provided a loving home for their children that became a gathering place for friends and cousins. Lindon learned to work at an early age and sold Spudnuts at the minor league ballpark in Idaho Falls. He could watch the games and earn a little money at the same time. He did admit, however, that most of his earnings went to buy the product he was selling. He loved sports with basketball and soft ball being his sport of choice. (His 5 foot 90 lb frame didn’t allow football to take center stage at that time.) He also worked in his father’s service station until he graduated from High School and went on to Ricks College.

Lindon was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This brought innumerable blessings into his life. He developed, not only skills and his talents but meaningful lasting relationships with people both young and old.

Lindon developed leadership skills very early in life. In the 6th or 7th grade a P.E. Coach ask him to help organize a city baseball league for the kids his age. He went to work and organized a team, became their coach, secured uniforms and eventually his team won the tournament.

After he graduated from High School, he attended Ricks College for a year and then at the age of 19 served a mission in the North Central States for the Church of Jesus Christ. Upon his return home he married Carol Latimer in the Idaho Falls Idaho LDS temple and they began their life together. (They recently celebrated their 61st anniversary) They returned to Ricks College where Lindon was elected to a leadership position that gave him the opportunity to spend some time with President David O. McKay. It was an experience that was very special to him.

Their first child, Wendy, was born while he was attending Ricks College. It was such delight to watch her learn and grow. Shortly after graduating they moved to Hemet California to take a summer job which turned into 43 years of living there. Their 6 sons Trent, Todd, Paul, Chris, Nathan and Jeff were all born while they lived in Hemet. Each child brought additional joy to the family. Watching his sons, play ball or wrestle, beach trips, scouting, along with school and church activities kept them busy. Family was important to him; he made every effort to support them and help them throughout their lives.

Lindon’s career in the Life Insurance business gave him the opportunity to travel to many beautiful places in the world. He and his wife enjoyed exploring this beautiful earth. He surprised his wife with a Church Symposium trip to Rome, Egypt and Israel. It was a life changing experience for both of them. He held many positions in the church throughout his life. One that he especially enjoyed was working with boys in the Scouting program. At the age of 33 he was called to be the Bishop of a newly organized ward. He served twice as a Bishop and in two Stake Presidencies. He was then called and ordained as a Stake Patriarch and began serving in the Redlands California Temple. He welcomed many young and not so young people into our home and was ask to speak often. He took an interest in their lives and supported them whenever he could by attending events in which they were involved.

In 2005 he felt prompted to move to Hurricane Utah. He and Carol were able to spend time with her parents who were living in St. George. Lindon was a tremendous help to them and they loved him dearly. He served as a Patriarch in the Hurricane Stake and as a temple worker in St. George. After they both passed away, he and Carol moved to Lehi and then to American Fork to be closer to some of their children. They worked together in the Primary and also in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. They celebrated their 61st anniversary last December

Lindon loved the Lord and he loved his family. At this point in time his posterity numbers 116 with at least one on the way. During the last difficult months of his life he would say, “I’m going to hoe to the end of the row.” He certainly did that! He will be missed but his life will continue to influence those of us who know and love him.

Funeral services for Lindon will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11:00 am in the American Fork 11^th Ward Chapel, located at 673 East 300 North, American Fork, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30 am prior to services at the church. Graveside service will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 1:00 pm in the Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George, Utah.