Mildred Estel Walter
MILDRED {MILLIE} WALTER 95, DIED SATURDAY FEBUARY 8, 2020 PEACEFULLY IN HER SLEEP AT HOME IN TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA.
SHE WAS BORN JUNE 6, 1924 IN KALISPELL, MONTANA TO HERMAN AND MARY WALTER. SHE WAS 5TH IN SEVEN CHILDREN. THE CHILDREN ATTENDED SCHOOL AT ONE TIME IN A ONE ROOM SCHOOL KNOWN AS THE “LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE” BY LOCAL RESIDENTS IN LAKESIDE, MONTANA. SHE WAS 12YRS OLD WHEN HER MOTHER DIED AND ALL THE CHILDREN WERE SPLIT UP AND PLACED IN ORPHANAGES. AFTER LEAVING THE ORPHANAGE, SHE MET AND MOVED IN WITH A WONDERFUL FAMILY WHO VERY MUCH WANTED HER, WHO WERE KNOWN AS “THE JOHNES.”
SHE WAS MARRIED AND HAD 5 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN; STEVEN, JIMMY, DIANA, PAULINE AND LISA AND SHE RAISED HER FAMILY CALIFORNIA.
AFTER SHE WAS WIDOWED, MILLIE MOVED TO TEMECULA, CALIFORINA, TO BE BY HER DAUGHTER LISA.
MILLIE WAS AN EXTREMELY GOOD SEAMSTRESS AND WORKED AT FABRIC LAND FOR 20 YEARS. MILLIE LOVED TO DANCE, GARDEN, SEW AND WAS AN AWESOME COOK.
MILLIE WAS BLESSED TO HAVE SIX WONDERFUL GRANDCHILDREN THAT SHE DEARLY LOVED. TRAVIS, SERENA, CODY, BRANDON, JESSICA AND BRIANA AND FOUR GREAT GRANDCHILDREN; KEIDREN, LACHLAN, LILLI AND CHARLIE.
MILLIE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY HER FAMILY, RELATIVES AND MANY, MANY FRIENDS.
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“I cannot believe this day is here, and I’m not sure how ill get through it.
My mother was and always will be the most beautiful woman I know.
She had a tough upbringing — losing her mother at 12 and being placed in the orphanage, being separated from her siblings was a huge part of what made her so strong. She was a spitfire. Being one of seven children GOD saved the best for last to bring home.
That strength is what carried her through life. Despite her loss of her mother, she provided a wonderful home and created wonderful holiday memories for her children and extended family. She could cook and was an amazing seamstress. Reminiscing over photos I learned some of us didn’t like being dressed like her little sisters.
We saw a huge part of her break into a million pieces after the death of our brother Jimmy. But my mom, being the strong woman that she was “pulled herself up by the bootstraps� continued raising her family. She loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, her cats, dancing and playing cards…
And standing in front of you here today, I can tell you that losing someone who is a big part of your life is never easy. But my mom wouldn’t want us to stand here and cry, she would’ve wanted us to celebrate her. So, mom don’t worry about us we’ll be okay, after all we all have a little bit of Mom in us. And Mom as you would always say — don’t say goodbye, say see you later…. so, mom I’ll see you later.
First great-grandchild, Keidren Page with millie’s first grandchild, Travis Page
I’ve lost lost two people in this picture, my late husband, David and my mom. So sad for these two great losses.
Millie was my special Aunt, my fathers sister. As a young person here in Montana Aunt Millie was my beautiful Aunt that lived in California. My Dad and Mom were so good at making sure we knew our family which meant very treasured road trips. I loved her smile, tender heart, and especially her strong spirit. Hearing stories of their childhood one could understand where the strength came from. I saw this with my father, they had to be tough, but cherished their children and extended family. I was blessed to have treasured time with her later in my life, with trips to California and her trips to Montana and her staying in our home. I still want to pick up the phone and have a good visit with her. She holds a special place in my heart and I am missing her already.
My name is Karen Bermel. I am the niece of Mildred Walter. I will always cherish the wonderful memories I have with my Aunt Millie. When I was a child, we would always spend Christmas Eve at my Aunt Millie and Uncle Jim’s house. It was always a fun time. Aunt Millie was a great cook and baker. Her Christmas cookies were the best! Her tamales were even better, if that is possible. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
My name is Lynne ( Millie calls me Lee). I had been Millie’s caregiver for the past 4 years. It’s a sad and happy feeling when you lost someone who became part of your life. Sad because she is not physically here with us but happy because we know that she is in a better place and we cherish memories of her in our hearts. In spirit she is with us. I had a lot of memories with Millie. We used to sit together and watch her favorite shows or read the magazine or do some catalog shopping. When she gets tired watching tv we go outside and enjoy the sun looking at her plants or watching ironman ( name she gave the hummingbird) when he comes to take a drink. We share stories of family and life. She had a hard life but that didn’t stop her to keep going. It made her the strong woman that she was. I learned a lot from her. I am so grateful for the years I spent with her. She always say I am her Angel and always thank me for taking good care of her. But she is forever my Angel. I will miss her a lot. Sometimes when I wake up in the morning I still think that I am going to her house. Thank you, Millie for the stories and memories. Thank you for treating me like your daughter. I love you… It is not goodbye but as we always say to each other… See you later Alligator :heart: