1936 ~ 2025
Monday Jul 7, 2025: 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Monday Jul 7, 2025: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday Jul 7, 2025: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Edward Arnold White, age 89, passed away on June 29, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born on May 30, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Ed was the son of Arnold Dee White and Erma Ruth Manwill. He grew up in Salt Lake and graduated from Olympus High School, later earning both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Business from the University of Utah (later mysteriously becoming an avid BYU football fan).
A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ed served a full-time mission in France, where he shared his deep love for the gospel of Jesus Christ. He continued to serve faithfully in many callings throughout his life, including two full time senior couple missions, and had a lasting impact on the young men he mentored and taught.
On February 12, 1959, Ed married the love of his life, Darlene Zundel, in the Salt Lake Temple. Their eternal partnership was blessed with eight children and a growing posterity of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom knew and adored him as the ever- playful, joke-cracking “Silly Grandpa.”
Ed was an entrepreneur at heart and spent much of his career in real estate, ensuring deals always benefited both parties. He also served proudly in the Army National Guard.
Beyond his professional and spiritual life, Ed lived fully. He had a deep love for classical music and opera, a competitive spirit on the softball field, and an endless sense of adventure. He led his family on countless camping, hiking, and boating trips across Utah and other nearby National Parks. His mischievous humor and love for practical jokes were legendary, whether he was delivering a dad joke, challenging someone with a riddle, or suggesting food be eaten through one’s ears. He was a master of homemade ice cream and mashed potatoes.
Ed is survived by his beloved wife, Darlene White, and their eight children: Michele Thorn (Danny), Scott White (Janay), Heidi Alder (Mark), Holli Hill (Brad), Jared White (Marcie), Nicole Ungerman (Shawn), Steve White, Marianne McCullough (Richard).
He is also survived by a multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will forever remember his laughter, wit, kindness, and sense of adventure.
Funeral services will be held on July 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Dimple Dell Ward, 10945 South 1700 East, Sandy, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the services at the same location starting at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Darlene, Melanie and I just saw the notice for Ed. Some very important things slip through the cracks in our modern edge. I miss the old ways.
We are saddened at your temporary loss and our thoughts are with you. You and Ed have been so kind and welcoming to us at all times. Although we haven't crossed paths much recently, we still feel close to you and express our love at this time. In our ward two Sunday's ago someone quoted the scripture, "If you have done it unto the least of these my brethren you have done it unto me." I instantly thought of Ed and his dad because of our shared experience with Sub For Santa. The miracle of turning groups of all ages loose in Toys R Us, lining the several carts up to be checked and then to find we were within a dollar or so of our budgeted amount. By the way, I still carry one of the receipts around in my scriptures to remember not only the joy of sharing but the sweetness of knowing that the Heavens were aware of our service and blessed it. Thank you for allowing us to share in those sacred experiences. As I mentioned, I thought of you when the scripture was quoted. When we got home, I pulled the receipt out of my scriptures and brought back the sweet spiritual experience. So although we missed the services, you were on our minds. We love you and pray with faith, blessings will be poured out upon your family.
Scott and Melanie White
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your dear friend. I hope your happy memories will help you through this difficult time.