Dairian White

Dairien D. White, 86, of Motley, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023, surrounded by family. 

Services were held January 18 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. 

Dairien was born in Bertha to Harold and Violet (Johnson) White on May 15, 1936. He graduated from Staples High School in 1954 and married LaVaune Skeesick in Motley that same year. He enlisted in the U.S. Army after high school and served in Japan. Dairien worked for ElRay for 30 years then purchased the restaurant side of the business. After selling the business, he worked for Hillyards in Staples until retirement.

Words that others have used to describe him are sweet, kind and a great friend. He was a “gentle” man and always a “gentleman.” Dairien’s family was extremely important to him. His hobby was talking to people and was a friend to all. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Dairien is survived by four daughters, Cindy (Robert) Sorenson, Suzanne Fuller, Lori (Brad) Schmidt and Darcee (Tim) Bell; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and many in-laws who considered him a brother. 

He is preceded by his wife, LaVaune in 2015 and two sisters, Sharon and Joanie. 

Arrangements were by the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

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