Michael 'Mike' Wayne White

Michael “Mike” Wayne White also known to many as Whitey, 62, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Kootenai Health of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Mike was born on Nov. 3, 1958, in Wallace, Idaho, the son of the late Leslie (Howdy) White and Wilda (Punky) Glencross.

Mike was a lifelong resident of the Silver Valley. He attended and graduated from Wallace High School, class of 1977.

On June 16, 1979, Mike was united in marriage to Deborah Mayfield at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Wallace. Together, they had two sons, Aaron and Tony.

Mike was a miner and worked at the Coeur Mine for a number of years. He later owned a drywall company, and hung drywall until his retirement.

In his free time, Mike loved being in the outdoors. His passions included hunting, fishing, driving through the woods scouting for animals, and sometimes just taking a nap out under the trees made his day. The man had an amazing voice, and it was always a joy catching him singing to a familiar song. His laugh was infectious, and one of a kind, and everyone knew it was him when they heard it.

He also enjoyed whittling wood, and making it into hunting knives (so sharp you could shave your face with them), and walking sticks. Mike was an excellent marksman/hunter, and was most proud of the record white-tailed deer shown in the picture above. He has touched the hearts of so many, and will be deeply missed!

Survivors include his two sons, Aaron (Kristy) White and Tony (Tristina) White; 10 grandchildren, Chantelle, Tristan, Brandon, Maddison, Kalayah, Bradlee, Logan, Emma, Logan and Nova; and four great-grandchildren, Teagan, Arianah, Ryker and Liam. He is also survived by his aunt, Beverly Tesky; his brother, Bill (Kathy) White; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Harold (Red) and Mildred Glencross, stepfather Jim Arnoldi and his brother, Pete.

A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at a later date.

Shoshone Funeral Services & Crematory, Kellogg, Idaho, is entrusted with services. You may share your memories of Mike’s life and sign his guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.