WhitePaul Michael Lewis White, vice president of engineering for Newmar Corp., died Monday, Aug. 19. He was 59.
The following obituary for White is from the Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors website:
Paul Michael Lewis White, age 59, of Milford Michigan, passed away on August 19, 2024 after a short illness.
Paul was born November 6, 1964 in Northamptonshire, England, to Michael and Sandra White. From an early age Paul displayed a keen interest in design and engineering, pursuing art as a key component of his education despite his strong desire to become a fighter pilot. Sadly, his eyesight prevented him from undertaking a military career but his creativity soon revealed him to be a talented artist with a deep desire to understand how things are created and function.
Paul attended Coventry University in England, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Design and Engineering in 1988. Following university, Paul held a series of senior automotive design and engineering posts in organizations including Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, Roush Industries, REV Recreation Group and Tangent Design Group. Paul was most recently appointed Vice President of Engineering for the Newmar Corporation in Nappanee, Indiana.
Paul married his beloved wife, Donna, on August 1, 1998, on Mackinaw Island, and they enjoyed 26 very happy years together.
In addition to Donna, Paul is survived by his daughter Rebecca (John) PeLong, and his son, Ben (Sarah) Cuddeback, as well as his grandchildren, Madison and Rory Frush, Annabelle, Flynn, and Penelope Cuddeback. Paul is also survived by his mother, Sandra, his sister, Lisa (Gareth), his brother, David (Ann), and his nephews, Charlie and Ben White. Paul is also survived by many cherished extended family members and friends, as well as his best furry friend, Maggie.
Paul emigrated to the United States in 1991, and proudly became a naturalized American citizen on July 9, 2008.
In addition to his work, Paul, like his father and grandfather before him in their respective Masonic Lodges, was a dedicated member and former Worshipful Master, of Milford Masonic Lodge No. 165, where he was an active supporter of his Masonic brothers and the lodge’s extensive charity work in the community.
Paul loved anything with an engine, especially his Triumph motorcycle, and was a lifelong car enthusiast. He also enjoyed traveling, especially back home to England and to the family fishing camp on Lake Matinenda in Canada.
Above all things, Paul was devoted to his family, and was a proud husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. He went above and beyond to love, support, and have fun with his family, both near and far, and left a deep impression on everyone who came across his path. He will be deeply, profoundly missed.
Funeral services from Lynch & Sons, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Michgan, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, beginning at 1:00P p.m.
Friends and family may gather at the funeral home starting at 11:00 a.m. for a public visitation.
Burial to follow in Milford Memorial Cemetery, Milford, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Paul White Technical Studies Scholarship, ℅ Milford Masonic Lodge No. 165, 212 Union Street, Highland, MI 48381.
