We Remember
WHITE, Candice “Candy” UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION
June 3, 1952 — January 4, 2024
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at the Kelowna Curling Club, 551 Recreation Ave, Kelowna, BC. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to tamara.white@shaw.ca.
Candice White passed away peacefully at home in Kelowna, BC on January 4, 2024, with family by her side. Candy is survived by her husband, Richard White; children, Stephen White and Tamara White; grandchildren, Weston White and Arrow White; and older brother, Blake Neely. She was predeceased by her younger brother, Blaine Neely, and son, Scott White.
Candy was born on June 3, 1952, in South River, Ontario to Beth and Wilbert Neely. The majority of her childhood years were spent in Terrace Bay, Ontario, a small town on the north shore of Lake Superior, where she and her best friend, Antoinette Desaulnier (Drake), kept life interesting.
Candy and Richard met at a wedding in 1971 and were married in 1973, over the next 20 years they followed jobs around Ontario, living in Ottawa, Scarborough, Oshawa, and Schomberg while starting a family. Candice worked many jobs over the years, including secretary (fed. gov. and real estate), catering, retail, school volunteer, and Sunday school teacher. During her 10 years in Schomberg, she became well known, making many friends with neighbours, at schools, church, and at athletic and social events. At “The House on the Hill” her back porch meetings, kitchen dances, and margarita events were much enjoyed.
In 1992, Candy and the family moved west to Kelowna, where she made many more friends. She set up a new porch “office” and spent many relaxed afternoons wining and dining with friends and family.
Sadly, several years ago Candy was diagnosed with early onset dementia, which she valiantly battled without complaint until her passing. Candice remained outgoing and happy, still smiling and laughing every day. Candice will be remembered as a loving, caring and spontaneous wife, mother, and friend. We shall all miss her!
In lieu of flowers, please support a children’s hospital, food bank, or Alzheimer’s research.
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
Service
Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location
Kelowna Curling Club, 551 Recreation Ave, Kelowna, BC
Richard and family, I was saddened to see this notice. Candice was such a lively , vital, funny person who brightened our Rotary dinners for years. She has been the focal point for your family as well for years, and her passing will be very hard for you all. My sympathy to all of you.
Richard & FAMILY , we are sending our deepest Condolences to All of you … Candice was an AMAZING , FUN-LOVING LADY , Full of LIFE & LAUGHTER . She is in Heaven now looking down on all of you with PRIDE . TAKE GOOD CARE of YOURSRLVES ….Your Friends Rusty & Bev Bracken.
My sincere condolences. Mrs White was my second mother growing up and although I haven’t been in touch the last few years, my heart always reminded me of the love I received in the White House.
I will miss you for the rest of my life, Mrs. White.
Dear Richard, Stephan and Tamara. We send our deepest condolences for your loss. We will remember Candace with her great sense of humor and through work or play her willingness to help with any endeavour. May she rest in peace. The Egli Family
To Candice’s family
I just heard today about Candice’s passing. So sad to hear this.
Having grown up in Terrace Bayon Elizabeth Ave. not far from the Neely’s, I remember your family well.
Blake you would remember my brother Bob more than his little sister, me. My brother died in his early twenties.
My mom passed away 4 years ago and my dad died at age 58.
My husband and I live in the family home having moved back here 11 years ago.
My sister Nancy lives in Alberta.
My husband and I have one son who lives in SK. and three beautiful granddaughters.
Know that I am thinking of you all.
Sending love and prayers. 🥰🙏
from Gail ( nee Gould) Johnson
I’m so sorry to see this. Candace was a giggly pile of fun growing up. I last met up with her in the 70’s(?) maybe 78 – in Oshawa. I happened to be passing through the area and decided to look her up. So sad to hear this, condolences to her husband and children and her brother Blake.
Wish we had met up again earlier.
All the best – karen