Jarett Edward White, born on August 19, 1971, in Modesto, California, passed away after a 3-year cancer battle on February, 25, 2024. Jarett was the oldest of Bonnie and Joel White’s six children: Kris, David, Danny, Katelynn, and Karleigh. In 1995 Jarett married his partner-in-crime, Amy Harding, and together they had two amazing children to complete their family. Megan was born in 1996 and Ethan in 2000. From the time he first held Megan and Ethan, you just knew Jarett was meant to be a dad. He cheered them on, pushed them to always give their best and work hard, laughed, hiked, snowboarded, camped and fished with them to instill an appreciation of the outdoors.
Jarett was a quiet, focused, driven man who lived life with purpose and direction. He had a subtle sense of humor and if you didn’t pay attention, you could miss a well-directed zinger. He loved music and shared that passion with his children and his brother Kris. Jarett listened to a wide range of music, from the Beatles to Minor Threat and Social Distortion. He loved listening to Megan play piano and Ethan strumming his guitar. Ethan and Jarett often discussed bands and name that tune or artist.
On July 8, 2023 Jarett walked his daughter Megan down the aisle. When Megan married her soul mate Nate Kuechenmeister on the shores of Lake Bemidji in Minnesota, Jarett felt blessed to take part in the new journey they were beginning. He was also excited for Megan to begin her new career in nursing.
Jarett loved Utah. The mountains called to him and soothed his soul. The red rocks of southern Utah spurned his sense of adventure and when he bought his dream Jeep Wrangler, he had the opportunity to take it off road, just like he had dreamt. In August he spent 6 weeks boondocking on BLM land up the Mirror Lake Highway. He told his mother; in the mountains he didn’t have cancer. He could forget about the appointments, scans, and loneliness cancer creates. He was so excited to spend time with Ethan, fishing and camping. Needless to say, there was quite a competition going for biggest trout.
For those who knew Jarett, family and friends alike, Amy, Megan and Ethan ask that you fondly remember his quiet demeanor, his ability to laugh loudly, his sharp sense of humor, his drive for excellence, his strength of character, and his commitment to the people he loved and respected. Jarett would tell you all to take a walk along a mountain trail, look up and admire the stars, help a person in need, and most importantly, tell the people in your life that you love them.
Celebrating Jarett’s life, his family will be receiving friends on Wednesday March 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S. Sandy, UT. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service held on March 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Larkin Sunset Chapel. To view previously held services, please click on the "Watch Services" button above.
At Christmas this year Jarett’s wife, Amy, gave him a gift that can be shared by all who knew and loved him. If you look up at the night sky, towards the Big Dipper, there is a star registered for Jarett with the coordinates 12 15 47.0 +57 1 57 . 36. JEAM 1995 was registered on December 24, 2023 with the International Space Registry. It shines radiantly, almost as brilliantly as Jarett’s life.
Amy, Megan, Nate, and Ethan,
My deepest condolences on the death of your husband / dad. I’m so thankful he was able to walk Megan down the aisle - and have such a beautiful father-daughter dance. And so great that he could enjoy Utah’s outdoor beauty with Ethan. I’m thankful for the wonderful opportunity to see Jarett at Megan and Nate’s wedding in July. You are such a wonderful family - and your strength and support for each other will be crucial. May your memories of Jarett help you through this difficult time.
With sympathy, Amy J (Bismarck, ND)
Dear Amy,
I’ am very sorry for your loss. I know nothing I could say right now can help you to take away the pain you are feeling. I pray that you Megan and , Ethan can find comfort in your hearts. Rest in peace Jarret a hard working man who did everything for you and family a man to admire who was humble with a golden heart.
Rest in peace Jarett White.
Jarett's family, sorry for your lost.
My condolences are you all!!
We are so blessed to be a part of your life, Jarett. Our love, blessings and condolences to the wonderful White family that has shown the true meaning of love. Go in peace my sweetness❤️
Amy and family,
Thank you for sharing Jarrett's amazing adventures in life. Hugs and Love to you all during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless all of you and your family.
Jarret was a wonderful person! Deeply saddened and loving condolences to the family. Heaven obtained a shining star. He will always shine bright upon you and will be with you in spirit🩷
Amy, Megan and Ethan, My heart goes out to you. You were all there for Jarett and each other during this long and difficult time. What an amazing and wonderful family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy and family,
May Jarett’s memory always be a source of comfort and strength. May his love and light continue to guide you on your journey forward. ♥️
Amy, Megan and family,
I am so sorry that my husband and I are out of town and won't be able to be there for more hugs. You are such a loving and vibrant family know that you all will carry on with Jarett's spirit watching over you.
Blessings,
Deb
Amy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely.
I didn’t really know Jarett. But he married a dear friend of mine from the U of U and LECM (Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry). I saw how much she loved Jarett and how happy she was being his companion. Amy would send me pictures of the many places they had traveled over the last few years.
I was moved to write here by the picture of Jarett in shadow with the sun rise behind him. What a beautiful and stirring image. Amy never sent me this picture. But I’m so happy they included it here.
Bubba Brent
Amy, Megan, and Ethan I am so sorry for your loss. At this time I hope you can find comfort in the memories of Jarett. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Amy, Megan and Ethan,
I am so sad for your family with the loss of Jarett. Please know how much we care about you. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Pam Lawrence
St. Matthews
Amy,
Your tribute to Jarret today was so beautiful and yes, he will always be with you.
All our love,
Karla, Mike and Eric
Amy, Megan & Ethan,
I am so sad to hear of Jarett’s recent passing. I knew Jarett quite well during his high school years and reconnected with him perhaps a dozen or more years ago. Over the last few years, we exchanged a number of emails and it was so nice to be back in touch with someone who’d meant so much to me when I was growing up.
Jarett mentioned his battle with cancer a few times, but never really complained or even spent much time talking about it. He preferred to talk about the three of you, and of his camping trips. He was so proud of all three of you. He sent me a few pictures one time of a trip he took with your family dog (this was several years ago) and he looked so happy. I knew Jarrett in the DC area so we didn’t have a lot of outdoors activities there, but I do know Jarett always enjoyed his solitude or with his closest friends, without lots of extraneous goings on.
Anyway, I’m very sorry for the deep sense of loss I know you must feel. I imagine there’s some comfort knowing he’s no longer fighting that awful disease, but I’m sure you still miss him terribly. If I know Jarett, though, while his body is now gone, I can’t imagine he’s really very far from any of you. He loved you so, so much, and you brought him so much joy.
Brett