Gertrud Marie White

Gertrud White, age 79 died peacefully on Wednesday June 24th, 2020 surrounded by family.

Gertrud is survived by her sister and two brothers, four children: Corina Neher, Mike White,

Christopher White, and Andrea Volz. Four grandchildren: Derek Neher, Jessica Ettleman, Stuart

Neher, and Jeff Neher, and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents,

Franz and Else Muller, her brother, Franz Muller, her daughter Rita Manthey, and her "sweety"

Gordon Jacobson .

Gertrud was born April 15th, 1941 in Tattenitz, Czech Republic. She immigrated to the United

States and made Walla Walla/College Place her home. She believed in hard work and had

many professions, her last one working alongside her family at Clay in Motion. Gertrud or "Oma"

as many people came to call her, loved the simple pleasures in life. Family, flowers, and food

brought her the greatest joy. She was known to have the best garden in the neighborhood and

also for her annual summer yard sale.

Gertrud was also known as "Oma", "Lou Lou”, “Petunia" or "Flirty Gerty" depending on who you

talk to. A testament to her joyous and loving nature. Gertrud was always finding an excuse to

invite her family or friends over and cook schnitzel or cabbage rolls or bake one of her

specialties for a birthday. Strawberry rhubarb pie and cheesecake were just a few of her many

beloved staples for special occasions (sometimes with a gin and tonic, with two limes!). Gertrud

was not only a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, many people outside her

family considered her a second mother or oma. Gertrud was a great friend and enjoyed getting

together with her "German group" of friends in the Walla Walla area. Gertrud touched so many

people's lives with her generous spirit, her infectious laugh and feisty sense of humor. Her

gardening advice, her great cooking, and the way her whole face lit up with love when she

smiled will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A private burial and family celebration will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital of Seattle through Herring-Groseclose Funeral Home: 315 W. Alder St., Walla Walla, WA 99362.