John D White IV

John is survived by his sister, Donna Ellen Hunt of Atascadero, CA, and his niece, Danielle Sophia White of Coos Bay, OR. He is predeceased by his parents, John Dunphy White III and Geneva Mary White (Soucier), and his sister, Elizabeth Ann Trueheart (White).

John was born on June 28, 1955, in Trenton, New Jersey. At the age of 6, his family moved to La Puente California, where he grew up. As an adult, he moved to Temple City, CA where he spent most of his adult life. Being born with severly impaired vision he spent much of his childhood at the Foundation For the Junior Blind. John loved learning everything, studying several languages and becoming fluent in French and Spanish, earning degree's in Language and Linquistics, Psychology, and Theology. In 2014 he received his Masters Degree in Social Work from UCLA and excelled in his career as a Therapist, specializing in Drug and Alcohol Addiction. He also volunteered for many years with the Suicide Prevention Hotline. John was a kind-hearted, gentle, dedicated person and was highly respected by his clients and coworkers.

John also had a passion for cooking, eventually getting a degree in Culinary Arts. He worked at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles as a Baker for a short time but realized this would take too much time away from his first passion of counseling.

John had an unwavering faith in God. He was baptized at birth as a protestant, however converted to Catholisism and considered becoming a preist. However, he became interested in the Baha'i Faith and in 2014 at the age of 17, he joined the Baha'i community becoming a member of the Spiritual Assembly, most recently serving as the secretary to his Temple City chapter.

John was loved by so many. His generous spirit, and kind heart left an impression wherever he went. He always went out of his way to help anyone in need and had an incredible work ethic that will forever be remembered.