Joan LaVae White's obituary , Passed away on February 27, 2026 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Joan LaVae White

April 17, 1936 - February 27, 2026 (89 years old)

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Joan LaVae White's obituary , Passed away on February 27, 2026 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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George Boom Funeral Home

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Joan LaVae White

April 17, 1936 - February 27, 2026 (89 years old)

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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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.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George Boom Funeral Home



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Thu

June 18

Memorial service

George Boom Funeral Home
3408 E 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Thu

June 18

Memorial service

George Boom Funeral Home
3408 E 10th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Thu

June 18

Burial

South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery
25965 477th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Fri

June 19

Burial

South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery
25965 477th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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