Incredible Angel

May 27, 2008

To The Entire Pantke/White Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Elyse was one of those 'irreplaceable' individuals who comes around once-in-a-lifetime. Heaven has gained an incredible angel. We are all called to make our mark and leave a legacy and Elyse certainly did that. Her grace, humility, and love for people radiated throughout her in what seemed effortless. She will be thought of often, and remembered by us all, a truly special girl.

Lance and Stephanie Wilson (Dallas, TX)

Love and Loyally Always

May 26, 2008
On the heart of each sister Lies one key that binds us It's there to remind us of fraternity days. Down deep there's a friendship That needs no concealing Our hearts are revealing in so many ways. It is here that we measure Each day with new pleasure Our friendships outlasting Our college-hood days. And in the years after With tears or with laughter We'll always remember Our dear Kappa days. Rest now sweet angel. Love and Loyally always.

Your Kappa Sisters (Salt Lake City, UT)

Salt Lake Tribune Obituary

Elyse Pantke White
Elyse Pantke White 1974 ~ 2008 Elyse Pantke White was born March 11, 1974 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Fred and Connie Pantke. She was the third of three wonderful gifts they brought into the world. Elyse was a proud alumna of both Skyline High School and the University of Utah. She was an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and recently served as the Treasurer of the Alumnae Association. At a Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity function, Elyse met the love of her life, Ross, and the two were inseparable. They were married at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City on May 16, 1998. In addition to her professional accomplishments with Banana Republic, the Attorney General's office, and Workspace Designs, she owned and ran her own corporate gift company, The Gift Horse. She also gave of herself to many charitable foundations such as St. Vincent de Paul, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and various Greek Orthodox charities. She always managed to find extra hours in the day to spend with her other loves including her nieces, nephews, cousins, siblings, parents, and many friends. She relished traveling the world with Ross and leaving her stamp on the rest of humanity. From the day Elyse was born, she has been the epitome of generosity, hospitality, goodness, and purity with a positive spirit and great outlook on life in spite of her health struggles. She embraced all that was good and right in this world and always approached every challenge with grace, smiles, and laughter. She was an expert at knowing when to bend or break the rules, all the while assuring you the decision was the right onethat was her personality. She was preceded in death by her Papou, Andrew W. Souvall; her grandparents, Alvin and Maxine Pantke; and her father-in-law, Houston White. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband; her parents; her mother-in-law, Barbara White; her brother, Mark (TiaLisa); their children, Brieon, J.B., Michail, and Kayla; her sister, Andrea (Todd) Rosenkrantz; their children, Cassandra, Julia, and Nikolas, her YiaYia, Toula P. Souvall, her godparents, Helen and Larry Petersen; and numerous aunts; uncles; cousins; extended family and friends. And, of course, her favorite dog, Oskereneus Laverneus White (we just call her Oski). A viewing will be held on Tues., May 27th, from 6-8 p.m. at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church located at 5341 S Highland Drive. Funeral services will be held Wed., May 28th at 12 Noon also at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church. In lieu of flowers, Elyse has requested donations be made, in her name, in celebration of her life to help research a cure. Donations can be made to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation by mail at 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108 or online at http://www.huntsmancancerfoundation.org/donate.php May her memory be eternal. P.S. Amen, sista!! Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/24/2008 - 5/27/2008.

Devoted

Dear Ross, Connie, and Fred:
I am deeply sorry for your loss. From the moment I met her, when she was only 18, I loved her and she instantly became one of my closest friends and confidants. Her devotion to her family and friends was extraordinary. I will miss how she listened, how she comforted, and how she loved all of us. I always was strengthened, ennobled, and anchored by her love. She made me laugh, reminded me of my priorities, and never wavered in her loyalty. Her kindness penetrated my heart and her love has made an indelible impact on my soul. I shall never forget my angelic friend.

Steve Mikita (Salt Lake City, UT)