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Mildred A. Stimson Jan 11 1921 - Dec 26 2011
Mildred A. Stimson, age 90, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011, at a care center in Watertown. She was the widow of Forrest Stimson. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2011, at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Rev. Gary Westgard will officiate. Music will be provided by A.J. Sherrill as organist and Robbyn Givens as soloist. Burial will be in Prairie Hill Cemetery in Bradley, SD, at a later date. Pallbearers will be Mildred’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and on Friday prior to the services at the chapel. Mildred was born on January 11, 1921, at Wallace, SD, to Oscar and Effie L. (Pardis) Markrud. She attended school and graduated from Bradley High School. Mildred then enrolled in Remily Beauty School in Aberdeen, SD. On May 9, 1941, she married Forrest Stimson in Bunkie, LA. Mildred lived in Wallace while her husband served during WWII. Following his discharge, the couple moved to a farm in Sheridan Township where Mildred raised chickens and sold eggs for many years. In her earlier years, Mildred enjoyed crocheting and always had the sewing machine ready to sew a seam or to sew a patch for her kids and grandkids. The couple lived on the farm from the fall of 1945 until semi-retiring in 1981. They continued living on the farm after their retirement. Mildred was a member of Grace Lutheran Church where she was involved in Circle, quilting, lefse making, and other activities in the church. She was also a member of Appleby Extension Club and Foley Garden Club. She enjoyed baking angel food cakes and never missed making one for everyone’s birthday. Mildred also enjoyed walking, gardening and being with her family, especially the grandchildren. She always had a cup of coffee ready to go with a fresh homemade cookie or brownie for anyone who stopped in. For many years Mildred and Forrest enjoyed traveling to Texas and Florida. Mildred is survived by her children: Janelle (Bob) Marx, Laurie (Ken) Larson, Roger (Karla) Stimson, and Jim (Kris Becking) Stimson, all of Watertown, SD; 12 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and one sister, Adeline Gulbraa.

Mildred A. Stimson
Jan 11 1921 - Dec 26 2011

Mildred A. Stimson, age 90, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011, at a care center in Watertown. She was the widow of Forrest Stimson. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2011, at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Rev. Gary Westgard will officiate. Music will be provided by A.J. Sherrill as organist and Robbyn Givens as soloist.

Burial will be in Prairie Hill Cemetery in Bradley, SD, at a later date. Pallbearers will be Mildred’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and on Friday prior to the services at the chapel.

Mildred was born on January 11, 1921, at Wallace, SD, to Oscar and Effie L. (Pardis) Markrud. She attended school and graduated from Bradley High School. Mildred then enrolled in Remily Beauty School in Aberdeen, SD.

On May 9, 1941, she married Forrest Stimson in Bunkie, LA. Mildred lived in Wallace while her husband served during WWII. Following his discharge, the couple moved to a farm in Sheridan Township where Mildred raised chickens and sold eggs for many years. In her earlier years, Mildred enjoyed crocheting and always had the sewing machine ready to sew a seam or to sew a patch for her kids and grandkids. The couple lived on the farm from the fall of 1945 until semi-retiring in 1981. They continued living on the farm after their retirement.

Mildred was a member of Grace Lutheran Church where she was involved in Circle, quilting, lefse making, and other activities in the church. She was also a member of Appleby Extension Club and Foley Garden Club. She enjoyed baking angel food cakes and never missed making one for everyone’s birthday. Mildred also enjoyed walking, gardening and being with her family, especially the grandchildren. She always had a cup of coffee ready to go with a fresh homemade cookie or brownie for anyone who stopped in. For many years Mildred and Forrest enjoyed traveling to Texas and Florida.

Mildred is survived by her children: Janelle (Bob) Marx, Laurie (Ken) Larson, Roger (Karla) Stimson, and Jim (Kris Becking) Stimson, all of Watertown, SD; 12 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and one sister, Adeline Gulbraa.

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Comment posted by: Ryan Roehr
Fri 30th Dec 2011 10:20 am

My prayers are with the family and friends

Comment posted by: Doug Schulz
Wed 28th Dec 2011 08:46 pm

Jim, my condolences to you and all of your family at the loss of your Mom. Take care and God Bless. Doug

Comment posted by: Tracy and Julie Fuerstenau
Wed 28th Dec 2011 02:21 pm

Our deepest thoughts on the loss of your Mom and Grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Comment posted by: KARI WALKER
Wed 28th Dec 2011 10:54 am

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers go out to your entire family! May God bring peace to your hearts in knowing he has wrapped his loving arms around Mildred and taken her to a beautiful place!

The Walkers
Dennis, Kari, Tyler, Jett and Ben
Fargo, ND

Comment posted by: Larry and Carol Person
Tue 27th Dec 2011 09:58 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I think I have only met her a few times, but know through Michaela that she was a pretty awesome lady and a good cook too. Our deepest sympathy!

Comment posted by: BRUCE AND SHERRY MARX
Tue 27th Dec 2011 04:41 pm

Our deepest sympathy for you and your family on the lost of your mom. Our thought and prayers are
with you & your family

Comment posted by: Bruce and Sandie Lohse
Tue 27th Dec 2011 03:19 pm

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Mom. She was a sweet lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Comment posted by: Sandy Mack Matejek
Tue 27th Dec 2011 02:55 pm

My deepest sympathies on the loss of Mildred. I will never forget crossing her paths while on our walks with mom and how Mildred always had a smile on her face and a story to tell. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Sandy Mack Matejek

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