Jane Ann White Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jane Ann White, 96, of Williamsburg, died on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born at home in Yuba, Michigan on September 15, 1925 to the late Albert and AnnaBelle (Weathers) Conant. She lived her entire life in the Yuba and Elk Rapids area. Jane grew up on a farm on Bates Road in Yuba and moved to Elk Rapids when she married the love of her life, Versil M. ‘Huck’ White on June 15, 1946 at the Yuba Methodist Church. Jane and Versil were almost late to their own wedding because they were getting ice cream in Traverse City. They moved to their farm on US 31 South of Elk Rapids in 1958 and were the owners of Farmer White’s Orchard & Farm Market. Together, they had a magnificent marriage filled with love, hard work, tears, laughter, and lots and lots of ice cream! Jane was a meticulous farmer and could do laps around some of the best men in the orchard. She loved being in her garden, and her flowerbeds were masterpieces for all to enjoy. Not only could she work hard in the orchard, but Jane was the best cook, too. Her food brought people together, and she loved to feed anyone who stopped by, especially her grandchildren—even if it was just a cup of coffee and couple of cookie from the cookie jar that seemed to never go empty. Jane was devoted to her church, the United Methodist Church of Elk Rapids, until it closed several years back. She was a devoted 4-H Leader of over fifty years. Jane taught many students the art of knitting, crocheting, and sewing. Jane was a member of the Yuba Women’s Group. She loved to sit in the evening and watch baseball and do needle point or read a book. Above all, her great joy was her faith in Jesus and her family. She once said, the best name was being called Grannie. Jane is survived by her daughters, Janet (Gary) Flaska, of Cedar, Mary (James) Cooper, of Williamsburg; daughter-in-law, Judy (Mike) Husby, of Kewdain; six grandchildren, Matthew (Meghan) Flaska, Christopher (Sarina) White, Vincent (Allison) Cooper, Amy White, Nicholas Cooper, Timothy Cooper, and honorary granddaughter Aubyn Amos; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Jane is proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Versil M. ‘Huck’ White; son, Vernon C. White; grandson, Nathan J. Flaska; brothers, Carl, Ralph, Gaylord, Gerald, LeRoy, and Albert ‘Junior’ Conant; sisters Margaret Madroo, and Ernestine Morrison. A memorial service will be held for Jane at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church of Elk Rapids, 404 Spruce Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. Friends are welcome to visit with Jane’s family at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Jane will be laid to rest next to her husband, parents, and siblings at the Yuba Cemetery in Yuba, MI on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Yuba Historical Society, 8265 Sayler Road, Williamsburg, MI 49690; Hospice of Michigan; or the American Cancer Society. Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your thoughts and memories with the family at Jane’s online guestbook. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Jane Ann White

September 15, 1925 - July 3, 2022