Joan LaVae White Obituary
We bid farewell to Joan LaVae White of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 27, 2026 at the age of 89. Joan touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Frank Erks; and her husband Merle White. She is survived by: her mother Viola Erks (Gerrits); her children, David White of Madison, SD, Crystal Barnes of Beresford, SD and Tim White of Centennial, Colorado.; and her grandchildren, Brandon White, Samantha White, Christopher White, Kelsey Erickson, Jeremy Barnes, Kiley Barnes, Jack Azar, Abbey White and Benjamin White. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the South Dakota Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association in Joan's name.
