Obituary of Mildred Simpson

Peacefully at Columbia Forest Long Term Care, Waterloo with her family by her side, Mildred left to join her beloved husband Howard (2007) and son Philip (2010). Survived by her daughter Glenda, sons Gregory, Craig (Brenda) and daughter-in-law Valerie, brothers Ronald (Veronica), Sheldon (Lorna) and sister Vida Geddes. Predeceased by her parents Sheldon and Imo Melitzer, brother Roy and sisters Bernice and June. ‘Gramma’ will be greatly missed by her four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mildred was born and raised in the Winterbourne area. She was a long time resident of Erbsville until she moved to Columbia Forest Long Term Care. A second mother to all the kids who grew up in Erbsville; many who attended Erbsville Public School will fondly remember her as ‘Missy’ the lunch monitor. Mildred was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Erbsville), and the L.C.W. Special thanks to the staff and residents of Columbia Forest who, over the years became part of her extended family. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home. A celebration of life will take place at the Waterloo Rod and Gun Club, 1075 Bo-De Lane, RR 1, St. Jacobs on Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. Share your memories! Service Summary Simpson, Mildred (nee Melitzer) July 7, 1913 – March 6, 2013 The family of the late Mildred Simpson, formerly of Erbsville, invite you to a celebration of her life at the Waterloo Rod and Gun Club, 1075 Bo-De Lane, RR 1, St. Jacobs on Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. Share your memories!