Philip Humbert White, 83, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at Prestige Care Center in Fairfield.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Faculty and Staff Retirement Fund at Maharishi International University and mailed to the Development Office 1000 N. 4th St. Fairfield, Iowa 52557.
Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.
Philip was born May 28, 1941 in San Diego, California, the son of Francis “Marshall” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Brown) White. Phil earned a Master’s in Political Science. He graduated from UC Berkeley School of Law in 1966. He married Caroline “Fauna” Edwards in November 1966 at Balboa Park in San Diego.
Phil taught political science at Laney College in Oakland, California and later taught in the Government Department at Maharishi International University. He spent many years in Europe as part of the international staff for the Transcendental Meditation Program.
Phil loved teaching and was an excellent storyteller. He enjoyed surfing, playing tennis, and going for walks along the beach, in the mountains and around lakes with his beloved Fauna.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Fauna of Fairfield; sister, Barbara White of Hemet, California; brother, Marshall “Spike” (Mary Ellen) White of Knoxville, Tennessee; nephews, Christopher and Mario Villalobos, and Gregory White; and a niece, Susan Daffron.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be made to Phil’s family by viewing his obituary at www.behnerfh.com.