1918
Mildred
2018
Mildred Evelyn Wheaton (Gunter)
May 15, 1918 — December 3, 2018
Mildred (Gunter) Wheaton, 100 years and 6 months, of Independence, MO passed away at Rosewood Care Facility on December 3, 2018. In accordance with her wishes, there will be a private graveside service at Mound Grove Cemetery.
Mildred was born May 15, 1918 in Culdesac, Nez Perce County, Idaho to Vernon and Laura Gunter. She has been a resident of Independence, MO since 1938. She was a former employee of Carbon Systems in Kansas City, MO, Lewis Printing Co. and Benton School Food Service in Independence, MO. She was a life-long member of Liberty Street Community of Christ – where she worked with bible school, Cubs, Boy Scouts, and girls work. She was a loving, caring mother and grandmother providing child care to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mildred will be remembered by her three sons James and wife Peggy, Duane and wife Nancy, and David and wife Sheila – all of Independence, MO; 14 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clarence LeRoy Wheaton Jr., three younger brothers Bob, Elbert, and Harley Gunter, and great-grandson Noah Weston.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to One Community Hospice.
Mildred was born May 15, 1918 in Culdesac, Nez Perce County, Idaho to Vernon and Laura Gunter. She has been a resident of Independence, MO since 1938. She was a former employee of Carbon Systems in Kansas City, MO, Lewis Printing Co. and Benton School Food Service in Independence, MO. She was a life-long member of Liberty Street Community of Christ – where she worked with bible school, Cubs, Boy Scouts, and girls work. She was a loving, caring mother and grandmother providing child care to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mildred will be remembered by her three sons James and wife Peggy, Duane and wife Nancy, and David and wife Sheila – all of Independence, MO; 14 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clarence LeRoy Wheaton Jr., three younger brothers Bob, Elbert, and Harley Gunter, and great-grandson Noah Weston.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to One Community Hospice.
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