It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Mildred Steward, 89, — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
Below, a small portrait of a life that will not soon be forgotten.
The story begins in 1924, with the arrival of a life that would be cherished by many.
Mildred spent her working life as ['dental assistant for Dr'] and held deeply to the Lutheran faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
Faith is the language some lives are written in. Mildred's was one.
Parker. Mildred J. Steward, 89 died Saturday, February 22, 2014 at her home. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the First English Lutheran Church, Parker with burial in the Hurley Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 6-8pm Tuesday at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home, Parker. Mildred J. Berthelsen was born on September 2, 1924 in Turner County, SD to Niels and Annie (Christensen) Berthelsen. She grew up at Parker where she attended school. On November 7, 1941 she was united in marriage to Dreldon Steward at Luverne, MN. She lived in Turner County her entire life and she worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Shaeffer in Parker for 29 years, retiring in 1985. After retirement she enjoyed working in the Green Thumb Program. She enjoyed fishing with her family. She was a member of the First English Lutheran Church. Grateful for having shared her life are her husband Dreldon; 2 sons, Dennis (Tammie), Gillette, WY and Doug (Wanda), Lennox, SD; 4 grandchildren, Carrie (Troy), Rochelle, Sean (Kayla), and Shannon (Mike); 3 great grandchildren, Carson, Jersey, and Killian; and a brother Howard (Joy) Berthelsen, Parker. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters Loretta and Evelyn, and 2 brothers Everette and Harlan.
