David Charles White
Obituary
David Charles White passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side. He was 74.
David was born on April 27, 1949, to parents Marvin and Velda White, in Aptos, California. He graduated from Watsonville High School in 1967, attended Cabrillo College, and got his degree in Fine Arts Bicultural Program.
During his life, David lived in Lake Tahoe, La Selva Beach, Aptos, and then set his roots down in Santa Cruz. He loved to go motorcycle riding, camping, and shooting. He very much enjoyed traveling to various states to visit family. David was a big part of the La Selva Beach and Rio Del Mar surf scene.
What David most enjoyed was working for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, where he was their lead carpenter for 29 years. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he was unable to complete 30 years of service and receive a retirement celebration. However, he was honored by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with a placard that included a "Ring Toss Ring" from the Boardwalk's famous merry-go-round. He was greatly loved by all those who had the pleasure of working beside him and they will miss him dearly.
David is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Catherine "Anne" White, and his two stepchildren: John (Marlene) Scoppettone and Leslie Anne Scoppettone. He also leaves behind his siblings Steve and Becky White. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Marvin and Velda White, and his brother Robert White.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 15th from 3 pm to 7 pm at Valencia Hall, 2555 Valencia Road, Aptos, CA. 95003. Please kindly RSVP with Marlene at: myvetteontiveros@gmail.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations made in David's name to the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, are greatly appreciated.
Mehl's Colonial Chapel was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Published in The Pajaronian · October 12, 2023