Richard Alan White "Rick" age 65, passed away on May 2, 2015 at Mercy Villa in Springfield after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents E. Glen White and Virginia (Thompson) White and his life partner of 35 years Bob Krogstad. He is survived by brother Bob White (Sandy), niece Debbie McClain, great-nephews Michael McClain and Travis McClain (Candace), great-great-nephew Kayden Sales and great-great-niece Payton Sales. Rick graduated from Glendale H.S. in 1967 and attended MSU. He participated in Little Theatre and sang with the Mid America Singers. He also worked at the Lampost for several years before moving to Arizona where he enjoyed working and traveling with his partner to many shows and concerts in which they were involved. One of their favorite places was a recording studio in London. Rick loved his family and many friends. He always had fun and loved to joke with and tease everyone. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of both the lives of Rick and Bob will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gormanscharpf.com