Charles William White
Charles “Chuck” William White was born February, 19, 1945 in Santa Barbara, CA. Early in life, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. His faith was was a guiding force and comfort to him until he passed into Glory on February 2, 2024.
Chuck attended McKinley, La Cumbre and was in the second class to graduate from the “New” San Marcos High campus in 1962. While in Jr. High, he started his long working life. His first job was a paper route on his bike, in high school he delivered newspapers on motor route on the Riveria, he worked at “Cool’s Candies” at Five Points and Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys as a topographic draftsman. After a year at Santa Barbara City College, Chuck joined the Navy. He served three tours of duty off of the coast of Vietnam and spent two years in the Navy Reserves.
Upon returning to civilian life, he returned to City College and started working at the main post office in Santa Barbara where he met his future wife, Cheryl Day, who was also working there while attending college. Chuck and Cheryl were married on September 7,1968 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Santa Barbara.
Chuck began his long career at Penfield and Smith Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors in December of 1968. During his time at P&S he worked on hundreds of projects all over Santa Barbara. Just a few of the projects that he was most proud of were: Exxon at Las Flores Canyon, the City College Track, the Santa Barbara Airport and the Baccara Resort. Chuck greatly enjoyed his time at P&S and retired after 41 years in 2010. He then turned his research talents to genealogy, compiling a military history of his family, creating a website about the U.S. Navy Apprentice Boys, compiling records of his Navy ship, the USS King, creating a website for the King association, assisting others with their genealogy, etc. Most importantly, he was able to spend plenty of time with his granddaughter, Hallie.
Chuck was an exceptional husband and a loving, kind and devoted father and grandfather. He was also proud of his service to his country. Chuck leaves behind, his beloved wife of 55 years, Cheryl, his daughter, Amy (Steve) Foy, granddaughter Hallie Lyndell Mason Foy, niece Erika Peveto and many cousins.
His funeral will be held on Saturday, February 24th at 3:00 at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 3721 Modoc Rd., Santa Barbara, CA. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Hospice of Santa Barbara in memory of Chuck. Hospice of Santa Barbara provides free compassionate care to those experiencing the impact of a life-threatening illness or grieving the death of a loved one. HSB’s services include care management, spiritual care, volunteer services and professional individual and group counseling for all ages. Due to generosity of community donors all services are provided free of charge. Donations can be made online at www.hospiceofsb.org or checks can be mailed to Hospice of Santa Barbara – 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste. 100 – Santa Barbara, California 93103