Diane Bamberg White

Diane was born November 28, 1943 in Jackson, Mississippi, and was the only daughter of Edward and Dorothy. Since Diane’s father was in the Navy the family moved every few years throughout her life. Duty stations included Seattle, Washington; Coronado, California; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Arlington, Virginia; Yokohama, Japan; and Ft. Mugu.

It was during their three years in Japan that Diane met her future husband, LT Ron White, a Navy pilot. Ron and Diane were married at Pt. Mugu on January 15, 1966. Diane and Ron continued the pattern of moving every 2-3 years. They were stationed in Beeville, Texas; Meridian, Mississippi; Monterey, California; and several times San Diego, where Ron retired in 1979.

In the short 11 years their son, Randall, lived Diane was a loving, supportive mother, sharing Randall’s enthusiasm for school, sports, and life, Ron and Diane shared the stress which led up to Randall’s death from cancer in 1978.

Ron’s new career as a commercial pilot for Skywest Airlines brought the couple to Santa Barbara. At a friend’s urging, Diane joined the Children’s Home Society Auxiliary (which became Transition House Auxiliary). She enjoyed and was active in the non-profit fundraising arena and felt that the association with volunteerism added a new dimension to her life. Her favorite pastime and passion was playing bridge with friends.

Diane and Ron traveled extensively in their 59 year marriage, including cruises to Antarctica and Iceland.She is survived by her husband, Ron White. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory should be made to Transition House, 425 E. Cota, Santa Barbara