Shane Aaron White, 39, was born in Joplin, Missouri, and passed away in a kayaking incident on Nestlake in Minnesota, May 14, 2024.
Shane was born on February 16, 1985 to parents Kimber Lee (Yeamans) White and Donald Gene White. Shane was the eldest of 3 siblings, Josh White, Hannah White and Heather White, whom he loved and cherished dearly. Shane was taught at home by his parents until his high school years, and went on to attend Blue Valley West High school. During Shane’s attendance at Blue Valley West, he found a love for football, fun times with friends, and explored his love for music. Shane later graduated Blue Valley West High school, and went on to live in on the big island in Hawaii for a couple years, where he assisted his uncle with building houses, making adventurous memories and taking in the Hawaii sun.
Shane always had a deep love and admiration for music. Even becoming a guitarist in beloved band, Full Moon Riot. Where they put on astounding performances for local venues. He later produced his own alternative music that truly brought him joy and he wanted to share with the world.
Shane was a man of enormous craft. He went on to join a (4) year trade school program with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Where he assisted the brotherhood with restoring power all across the nation. Including assisting in the most catastrophic disasters. Shane took his work as a craft, and was serious about the care and safety of his brothers. Shane often shared stories of the fun times and memories he made “on the road” and the friendships he made while being a part of the brotherhood. Shane often advocated for the better treatment of his brothers and the change he wanted to see and make happen for the betterment and stability of the lives and families of the brotherhood.
Shane leaves behind, wife, Kim White, and 3 children, Lily, (13) Jacob (10) and Jaylin (13). Lily and Jacob from his previous marriage to Sharon Killian, and stepdaughter, Jaylin aged 13 from current wife, Kim White.
Shane brought warmth and joy to the family and friends he loved, and was a tremendous light to all those around him. He had the kindest heart and was just a good time to all those who knew him. He was a man of God that loved his family, his friends, his country and a can of Busch Light.
Services will be held at Journey Church International, 1601 MO-150, Lee’s Summit, MO 64082, on May 25, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 visitation and with services beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Pleasanton, Kansas in Yeaman’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Journey Church International.