Mildred Madsen Stowe Anderson Obituary (1910 - 2007)

Mildred Madsen Stowe Anderson, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died April 7, 2007 at the age of 96. Mildred was born December 22, 1910 in Brigham City, Utah to Abigail Rees and Roland A. Madsen. She was descended from Danish and Welsh pioneers. A great-grandfather, Daniel Burbank, was known for assisting the prophet Joseph Smith in escaping from his enemies during the Nauvoo years. Another great-grandfather, John D. Rees, was the second mayor of Brigham City. Mildred married William Hessel Stowe of Ogden, Utah on April 15, 1933. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on October 19, 1950. He passed away in 1974. She later married a long-time family friend, Edward Anderson of Ogden, who died in 1997. Having no children of his own, Ed became a fond father and grandfather to all of Mildred's offspring. She is survived by one son, Neal P. (Peggy) Stowe of Salt Lake City, Utah, and three daughters, Diane (Calvin) Gibbs, Bountiful, Utah; Nancy (Omar) Kader of Vienna, Virginia; and Connie Wall, Ogden, Utah and one daughter-in-law, Florence Stowe of Pleasant View, Utah. Preceding her in death was a son, David Hessel Stowe. She has three surviving siblings from the original family of fourteen children: Clyde Madsen of Silver Lake, New Mexico; Milton Madsen of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Dorothy Bramwell of Orem, Utah. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and was happily looking forward to the expected arrival of her first great-great grandchild. Mildred studied nursing at the Thomas D. Dee Hospital School of Nursing, becoming an R.N. in 1933. She utilized her training and medical skills throughout her life, taking care of her patients, neighbors and family. There are many who still recall her tender ministrations and kind acts. When her children grew older, she returned to full time nursing at the Dee and the McKay-Dee Hospitals where she was a head nurse for many years. Her enjoyment of her work and her excellent reputation encouraged two daughters, one daughter-in-law and a granddaughter to enter the profession of nursing. She always found time to serve others. She offered grief counseling for Myers Mortuary, assisted in adoption programs for LDS social services and served in many capacities in the LDS church, including several years as a temple worker in the Ogden Temple. In 1977 she was named "Ogden Mother of the Year." She was celebrated by her children for her kindness and constant support of their many endeavors. Her regard for others was a long known attribute. Even in her last days, her thoughts were directed towards her caregivers and her family members. She was known for her bright red hair, which gave her a spark of vitality and energy. In her younger years she enjoyed entering contests, winning many with her poems and essays. She once won a television set for her family before television reception was available in Ogden. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, spending time with her husband, quilting and embroidery. Each of her children and grandchildren have been the recipients of a beautiful handmade quilt. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 April 9, 2007 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceLDS Chapel 7th Street & Adams Avenue Ogden, UT 84404 April 10, 2007 11:00 AM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 April 10, 2007