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Mildred E. Riecker
Veatch
Jun 12, 1913 - May 13, 2009
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Enid News and Eagle (OK)
Deceased: Mildred E. Riecker Veatch
Date: May 15, 2009
The funeral service for Mildred E. Riecker Veatch of Jet will be at 2 p.m.
today, May 16, 2009, at Nash Christian Church with Pastor Dan O'Daniel
officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. in Capron Cemetery with arrangements by
Lanman Funeral Home, Inc., of Cherokee. Memories may be shared with the family
at http://www.lanmanmemorials.com/.
Mildred was born on June 12, 1913, south of Capron to Charles George and Mary
Whilimena Endman Riecker and died Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at St. Mary's
Regional Medical Center in Enid.
She was raised in Capron and graduated from Capron High School. Mildred was a
switchboard operator for Capron Telephone Company until she married Howard
Veatch on July 13, 1933, in Capron. They raised their family and farmed the
Veatch Centennial Family Farm between Capron and Burlington. In 2001, Mildred
moved to the Jet community, and then in 2007, she moved to Cherokee Manor.
Mildred's entire life was devoted to serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
This was reflected through her continual service to her church and the study of
the scriptures. When there was a function at the church, Mildred was there to
serve in any and all capacities.
With her husband, Howard, Mildred also served as a substitute parent to many
brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins. Their door always was open to
anyone who needed a place to stay and a wonderful hot meal.
Mildred was a devoted granny to eight grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren.
Granny's homemade noodles, cookies, pies and crocheted afghans will be lifelong
treasured memories.
Surviving are her children, Fred and Sandra Veatch of Newkirk and Mary Etta and
Dean Campbell of Jet; her sister, Luella Leatherman of Clearwater, Kan.; eight
grandchildren, Kyle Campbell, Troy Campbell, Kurt Campbell, Dana Ann Veatch,
Michele Huston, Mary Alice Morency, Mark Longoria and Matthew Longoria; and 16
great-grandchildren.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; son, Ronald Howard;
daughter, Barbara Lee; sisters, Ethel Stevens and Mary McKinney; and brother,
Marion Riecker.
Memorials may be given through the funeral home to Nash Christian Church,
Burlington Christian Church or charity of the donor's choice.
(Paid obit 5-16-1)
Section: Obituaries
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