Loa Gail White, of Galien

Published 9:07 am Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Feb. 15, 1947 – Dec. 15, 2019

Loa Gail White, 72, of Galien, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at her home.

She was born Feb. 15, 1947, in Ontario, Canada to the late Daniel and Kathleen Topash. She loved working at The Bungalow in Galien for more than 20 years.

Gail is survived by her significant other, Doug Lewis; son, David Mix; daughters, Carol Mix, Janis Mix, Jennifer (Shawn) Pond; brother, Dan Topash; sisters, Linda Yazel, Patty Topash, Greta Pollock; grandchildren, David Helmke, Derrek Collett, Dakota Collett, Dwayne Collett, Driana Collett, Heather (Andrew) Fitchett, Amanda Mix, Andrue Dayson, Marcus Wares, Ayden Pond, Kaleb Pond; and several great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Kathleen; brother, Joseph Topash; grandchildren, Nathaniel Mix-Collett, and Jimmy Mix-Collett.

Visitation for Gail will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, and 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Funeral service will begin at noon on Thursday, also at Hoven Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery, Dowagiac.

Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Heather Fitchett to help with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.