Robert Alexander White, known by all as “Boogie,” passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. The son of loving parents Rod and Maryke White, he was raised alongside his older brother Mike on Mountain Drive in Santa Barbara.

Robert attended Cold Springs and both Santa Barbara Junior High and Santa Barbara High schools.

A dedicated swimmer, Robert spent much of his youth at Los Banos pool perfecting his strokes and competing for his Santa Barbara swim team.

An aspiring golfer, he often partnered with friends and competed on his high school teams.

A fixture in the Santa Barbara Harbor, he spent most summers working alongside his father at Rod’s boat yard.

He would attend CU in Boulder, Colorado, and earn a bachelor’s degree in communications.

Eventually settling in the Aspen area, Robert would spend the next 40-plus years pursuing his passions with family and friends. Big game hunting, bird hunting, and tuna fishing were all high on his list.

Robert wore many hats throughout his lifetime; a travel lift operator, abalone diver, driver, wader, securities broker, taxidermist, as well as rancher.

Always a presence, Robert will be remembered for his storytelling, a man of 1,000 faces; his devotion to the outdoors and wildlife; his wild game feasts; and his time on the water with family and friends.

The legend of “BOOGIE” will live on.

He is survived by his brother, Mike. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Rod and Maryke White.

There will be a service, 2-5 p.m. July 21 at Cabrillo Art Pavilion.