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Dr. David Hopkins White, a beloved husband, father, and physician, embarked on his final adventure in the early hours of August 6, 2024. Surrounded by love, he held the hand of his wife, Andrea (Toubman) White, as complications from Parkinson’s Disease carried him away. David was born in Willimantic, CT to Arthur and Marion White. He hadn’t planned on college but his biology teacher and mentor, Jack Cohen, recognized a spark in him, urging him to channel his boundless energy into medicine. Embracing the challenge, David attended the University of Connecticut, forging a path toward an extraordinary future. The summer after graduating, he married his high school sweetheart, Andrea, and the next day the two embarked on a journey to Mexico, where David began his medical studies. Their travels later led them to the bustling city of San Antonio as the UT Health Science Center opened its doors. Here, David's energy and determination shone, as he completed his medical degree, internship, residency, and fellowship in cardiology. As the years progressed, David built a thriving practice that touched the lives of countless families, crafting a foundation of care and connections that spanned generations. His genuine interest in the stories of his patients was palpable, and his remarkable memory never failed to capture the intricate details of their lives. In later years, almost every H.E.B. visit or trip downtown invariably found someone walking up and shaking his hand, thanking him for saving their lives or the lives of their loved ones. David cultivated a treasure trove of diverse hobbies, each a reflection of his insatiable curiosity and a chance to forge lasting connections with like-minded friends. His encyclopedic mind ventured into realms of astronomy, photography, shortwave radio, computers, cooking, music, and wines, collecting memories and experiences along the way. But above all, David's greatest treasure was his family. Their shared love formed an unbreakable bond, one that will live on in the hearts of those he leaves behind: his wife Andrea (Toubman) White; his son Sean White and wife Jennifer; daughter Rebecca Hannasch and husband Doug; and his four grandchildren Lauren, Nick, Wilder, and Kendall. The White family extends their deepest gratitude to his caregivers and family friends, Dr. Hoan Pho, Lisa Eddy, Noah Eddy, and Jon Ribeiro, for their unwavering support and devotion. As we bid farewell to Dr. David Hopkins White, let us celebrate a life lived to its fullest—a life brimming with humor, love, and a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Services and Reception for Dr. White will be 12pm Friday, August 9 at Temple Beth-El’s Dreeben Family Pavilion. The family kindly asks that you honor their request for no floral tributes. As an alternative to flowers, please consider making a charitable contribution to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or a charity of your choice, to celebrate and commemorate the life of Dr. David Hopkins White. Graveside service will be held at 9:30am, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Mission Burial Park North 2900 IH10W, San Antonio, TX 78257.

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Dr. David H. White

June 5, 1944 - August 6, 2024