WOODBECK, Mildred Irene (nee Anderson) passed away at Princess Court on June 28, 2024, at the age of 98. Mildred was born August 22, 1925.
Mildred was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Hollstedt in Maple Ridge, BC, and by her second husband Albert Woodbeck in Thunder Bay, ON. Her daughter Anna Christine Hollstedt passed away on November 2017, in Dryden ON.
Mildred is survived by her children, Robert (Linda) Hollstedt, and Andrew (Christine) Hollstedt. By her grandchildren Erick, Jonathan, Taylor, Megan, Madeline and her great grandchildren Reina, Anders, Hannah, Willa and Lincoln.
Mildred was born in Dryden, Ontario where she attended public school, and Dryden High School.
In August 1947 Mom graduated from the General Hospital of Port Arthur School of Nursing. She was awarded for Highest Standing in General Proficiency. While in Dryden raising her children she worked at the Dryden Hospital. She later moved to Thunder Bay and there worked as a nurse with the Victorian Order of Nurses.
Mom, Grandma, always had the cards ready for a game, and the kettle ready for tea. She very much enjoyed her weekly get togethers with the card ladies.
You would often find her with a set of knitting needles in her hands making that sweater or socks for a family member.
She always wanted to be kept up to date on what her grandchildren and great grandchildren were up to. She loved seeing the new pictures of the kiddos.
Upon returning to Dryden, about 20 years ago, Mildred was a very active member of the First United Church. She definitely enjoyed her church family time. One of the many things she did was volunteer with Meals on Wheels.
We would sincerely like to thank the Staff at Princess Court, Dryden, for their Care and Compassion in taking care of our Mom and Grandma.
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Joni Alexander says
August 9, 2024 at 2:04 amI wish to send my sincere condolences to Mildred’s family. We had many good laughs and I loved her sense of humour. Rest in peace dear Mildred. 💐❤️
LOIS HOLLSTEDT says
September 23, 2024 at 4:10 pmI am sorry not to be with you to celebrate the life of the lovely woman who was my sister-in-law for the last 65 years. My husband Jack was Bob Hollstedt Sr’s younger brother and Mildred & Bob welcomed me into the family with great kindness, and yes, always with fun and laughter and from Bob lots of teasing. The joy of laughter is a gift I found in the Hollstedt family and I am grateful for how that gift has enriched my life. I met them first when they were living in a tiny company house on the site of the Whonnock Sawmill in BC. Her ability to manage change, sadness and life’s challenges with grace, determination and the ability to cope and carry on modelled for other family a strength we all drew on. Thank you Mildred for many happy memories and I will miss sending you real letters and real photos and sharing a lifetime of catching up on the phone. Hugs to everyone.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First United Church, 23 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden ON. P8N 2A6