WHITE, Herbert John

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Herbert John White, 84, passed from this world on April 24, 2015. He was born in New Milford, Connecticut, the eldest son of Charles W. and Bertha (Thowless) White. After graduating from high school, Herb was chosen to attend baseball school and pitched for a short time with the New York Yankee farm organization. As happens to many pitchers, he developed arm problems and gave up this pursuit. After serving in the U.S. Army Chemical Corps, stationed in Edgewood, Maryland, Herb returned to civilian life to pursue his career as a plumbing and heating contractor in the Sherman, Connecticut area, where he resided for many hears. He also worked for the Lindstedt Oil Company in New Milford, Connecticut. Active in local men's baseball and softball leagues, Herb also was a little league, Babe Ruth and junior color guard coach. In the early 1970s, a hobby turned into a business when Herb and his wife became full time antique dealers and collectors, traveling to shows and specialty conventions throughout many states across the U.S. This was a rewarding time as many lifelong friendships were made along the way. In the 1980s, Herb came west to check out Prescott, Arizona and permanently moved here with his wife in 1990. Herb was also a lifelong Red Sox fan and especially enjoyed the comments of many here in the Prescott area who greeted him enthusiastically upon seeing him around town in his Boston Red Sox cap. In addition to his wife al almost 59 years, Eileen (Carlson), he is survived by sons Daniel and wife Debbie, David and wife Melissa; daughter Shari and husband Jared Cone; grandchildren, Christin, Charles, Lindsay and Travis; three great grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters. No services are planned. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or any charity of choice. Arrangements were entrusted to the Chino Valley Funeral Home. Information provided by survivors.