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My Mother passed away and things just haven't been the same. We used to talk almost daily while laughing about the pups, my son and his boys, the weather, her still not accepting that she was old, etc. Pretty much the same phone calls each and every day. We did laugh every phone call for sure. Why did I do the Groundhog Day calls to my Mother? The simple reason is she was my Mother, she was an elder and having a short life left I wanted to help her through her days with laughter. We both benefited from these calls as it lightened the load for me. I stayed away from all family drama or negativities. Wasn't the time or place. She knew when thigs weren't right and I somehow inherited that 6th sense from her. We had a very honest relationship and I do miss the silly calls.
She basically passed on by herself as no visitors were allowed the night she went in the hospital due to the covid BS. As it was we could only have 10 people in attendance for her service at Rosecrans due to the same covid BS. So......many came and they sat in the cars while 10 of us attended the internment.
RIP Mom....you are remembered and thought of quite often.
I thought I would share her obit with you guys on here so I could show you what type of woman she was:
The Greatest Generation (True Grit)
It is with great sadness that the family of Mildred (Midge) Bramer Winters share the news of her passing on March 24, 2020 at the age of 92. Our Mother passed peacefully as her heart slowed to allow for her final and eternal sleep. Born May 18, 1927 in Grassrun, West Virginia, daughter of the late Anna Belle and Okey Bramer and also preceded in death by her husband Dorsey Earl Winters, Sr. and her beloved son Dorsey Earl "Bud" Winters Jr.
Mom grew up on her family's farm in Harrison county during the Great Depression with her siblings Wade, Okey, Roy, Nellie, Mariolive, Helen and Martha. She loved sharing memories of running through the hollers with her sisters. Grabbing honey combs from the bee hives, picking huckleberries and Jack in the Pulpits. Mom had a true love of nature and loved tending to her beautiful gardens. Mom attended Glenville State College in West Virginia and Monterey Peninsula College in California. Mom was an avid reader and a gifted writer. Books were a cherished friend.
While attending college and working for the local telephone company she was studying to become a teacher. In January 1948 Mom married Dorsey Earl Winters and they began their lives together. Earl made a career in the US Army and that took Mom to many different countries. Mom lived in Kyushu Japan, Munich Germany, 9 different states including Fort Ord, California where she called home for a great many years before retiring to San Diego. Mildred and Earl had 11 children ; Becky, Cindy, Pam, Bud, Ty, Sky, Tom, Terry, Marvin, Jennifer and Anna Belle. Mom and Dad have 16 grand-kids and 15 great grand-kids. Mildred was a fine seamstress and made dozens of prom dresses, entire cheer-leading squad uniforms, and most of her children's clothing. Mom baked bread every evening and constantly baked cookies, bread and donuts for her children's activities, family and friends. Through the years Mom would have so many children and young teenagers at her home standing in line for her cookies and baked goods. They enjoyed the baked goods but were also enriched that Mom would listen and give emotional support and guidance as well. Family and friends will always remember her generosity, compassion and love of life.
Our Mother's compassion was a way of life, an inborn purpose that drove everything she did to enrich the lives of others. Mom never lost her humanity or the love and wonder of life. Mom's amazing mind, blessed with the traits of humility, quiet eloquence and a deep wisdom. Mom's greatest contributions were to all children; to motivate, work hard, get an education, volunteer and care for others.
Our Mother spent a lifetime of working for the rights of all children who were under-served, giving voice to those who were often overlooked. She worked tirelessly mostly as a volunteer ( there have always been few employment opportunities for Military Spouses). Some of our Mother's years of work were ; Boy Scouts Den Mother, Marina Children's Center, JC Crumpton School, City of Marina Public Safety Explorer Advisor, 12th St Chapel and Main Post Chapel Sunday school Teacher and vacation Bible school Teacher, Army Community Services liaison to the Monterey County Board of Education and MPUSD, placed Military families with special education resources, Started and led the only severely disabled Girl Scout Troop in the county at Gladys Stone School, served on the County of Education steering committee to establish Bard Blades & Arthur B Ingram schools. Mom was proud to be a part of getting the 1973 Civil Rights law 504 Learning Disabilities and ADHD Federal Rehabilitation Act prohibiting discrimination based on disability pass. Mom also was very proud to be part of getting Public Law 94-142 passed and implemented. She educated students, parents, and teachers throughout Northern and Central Calif on these laws. She represented children in court as their advocate to ensure proper adherence to these laws. She was very proud to be part of saving the Fort Ord Flag pole. Years later Mom worked as an Advisor at the San Diego Job Corp Center where she retired.
The essence of our Mother, Mildred can be seen in all that she touched and loved. She had noble intentions, persistence and perseverance. Loved by all that had the honor to know her. As a tribute to our Mother please help children in need.
Due to the pandemic services will be at a later date and internment will be at Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery. Celebration of life and services will be August 9, 2020 10:00 am at The Chapel of The Roses, Bonita, California. Internment will be August 10th, 2020 at Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery.
She basically passed on by herself as no visitors were allowed the night she went in the hospital due to the covid BS. As it was we could only have 10 people in attendance for her service at Rosecrans due to the same covid BS. So......many came and they sat in the cars while 10 of us attended the internment.
RIP Mom....you are remembered and thought of quite often.
I thought I would share her obit with you guys on here so I could show you what type of woman she was:
The Greatest Generation (True Grit)
It is with great sadness that the family of Mildred (Midge) Bramer Winters share the news of her passing on March 24, 2020 at the age of 92. Our Mother passed peacefully as her heart slowed to allow for her final and eternal sleep. Born May 18, 1927 in Grassrun, West Virginia, daughter of the late Anna Belle and Okey Bramer and also preceded in death by her husband Dorsey Earl Winters, Sr. and her beloved son Dorsey Earl "Bud" Winters Jr.
Mom grew up on her family's farm in Harrison county during the Great Depression with her siblings Wade, Okey, Roy, Nellie, Mariolive, Helen and Martha. She loved sharing memories of running through the hollers with her sisters. Grabbing honey combs from the bee hives, picking huckleberries and Jack in the Pulpits. Mom had a true love of nature and loved tending to her beautiful gardens. Mom attended Glenville State College in West Virginia and Monterey Peninsula College in California. Mom was an avid reader and a gifted writer. Books were a cherished friend.
While attending college and working for the local telephone company she was studying to become a teacher. In January 1948 Mom married Dorsey Earl Winters and they began their lives together. Earl made a career in the US Army and that took Mom to many different countries. Mom lived in Kyushu Japan, Munich Germany, 9 different states including Fort Ord, California where she called home for a great many years before retiring to San Diego. Mildred and Earl had 11 children ; Becky, Cindy, Pam, Bud, Ty, Sky, Tom, Terry, Marvin, Jennifer and Anna Belle. Mom and Dad have 16 grand-kids and 15 great grand-kids. Mildred was a fine seamstress and made dozens of prom dresses, entire cheer-leading squad uniforms, and most of her children's clothing. Mom baked bread every evening and constantly baked cookies, bread and donuts for her children's activities, family and friends. Through the years Mom would have so many children and young teenagers at her home standing in line for her cookies and baked goods. They enjoyed the baked goods but were also enriched that Mom would listen and give emotional support and guidance as well. Family and friends will always remember her generosity, compassion and love of life.
Our Mother's compassion was a way of life, an inborn purpose that drove everything she did to enrich the lives of others. Mom never lost her humanity or the love and wonder of life. Mom's amazing mind, blessed with the traits of humility, quiet eloquence and a deep wisdom. Mom's greatest contributions were to all children; to motivate, work hard, get an education, volunteer and care for others.
Our Mother spent a lifetime of working for the rights of all children who were under-served, giving voice to those who were often overlooked. She worked tirelessly mostly as a volunteer ( there have always been few employment opportunities for Military Spouses). Some of our Mother's years of work were ; Boy Scouts Den Mother, Marina Children's Center, JC Crumpton School, City of Marina Public Safety Explorer Advisor, 12th St Chapel and Main Post Chapel Sunday school Teacher and vacation Bible school Teacher, Army Community Services liaison to the Monterey County Board of Education and MPUSD, placed Military families with special education resources, Started and led the only severely disabled Girl Scout Troop in the county at Gladys Stone School, served on the County of Education steering committee to establish Bard Blades & Arthur B Ingram schools. Mom was proud to be a part of getting the 1973 Civil Rights law 504 Learning Disabilities and ADHD Federal Rehabilitation Act prohibiting discrimination based on disability pass. Mom also was very proud to be part of getting Public Law 94-142 passed and implemented. She educated students, parents, and teachers throughout Northern and Central Calif on these laws. She represented children in court as their advocate to ensure proper adherence to these laws. She was very proud to be part of saving the Fort Ord Flag pole. Years later Mom worked as an Advisor at the San Diego Job Corp Center where she retired.
The essence of our Mother, Mildred can be seen in all that she touched and loved. She had noble intentions, persistence and perseverance. Loved by all that had the honor to know her. As a tribute to our Mother please help children in need.
Due to the pandemic services will be at a later date and internment will be at Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery. Celebration of life and services will be August 9, 2020 10:00 am at The Chapel of The Roses, Bonita, California. Internment will be August 10th, 2020 at Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery.
