Mildred Lawrence Obituary

Mildred Lawrence Mildred Elizabeth Gregg Lawrence was born February 18, 1917, in Gifford, Idaho, the only surviving child of Olive Speer Smith and Ward Lee Smith. She died peacefully at home in Alton, south of Fortuna, California, on February 20, 2013, under the care of her devoted friend and caregiver Ada McAllister. Mildred graduated from high school in Kooskia, Idaho, and attended Lewiston Normal College for teachers. Mildred and Oakley Gregg married in 1941 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. They moved to Seattle, Washington where Oakley worked for Boeing Aircraft for the duration of World War II. They moved to Rio Dell, CA, where both worked for Pacific Lumber Company -- Oakley as a logger and machine operator; Mildred worked in the accounting office. After graduating from Humboldt State College in 1959, Mildred taught at Loleta Elementary School for over 20 years. She was an accordion player and enjoyed attending performances by the Humboldt Accordionaires. She was an excellent photographer; the Fortuna Camera Club awarded her a lifetime membership. Oakley died in February 1982. Mildred married Loren Lawrence on December 29, 1990. Loren passed away in April 2000. Mildred is survived by nephew Gordon Gregg, Gordon's sister, Becky Shafer, Gordon's cousin Jeff DeLahoyd, cousin Willa Mae Lowary, daughter-in-law Peggi Lawrence, stepson-in-law Gary Lawrence (Signe).She is also survived by devoted granddaughter Dena Lawrence, other grandchildren Lori Louise Lawrence, Ellen Skagerberg (Eric) Sandra Etemad (Majid), Bradley Lawrence (Heidi), Brent Lawrence (Joan) and Angela Kemling (Alan) as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Mildred attended Hope Lutheran Church. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013, at the church, 1940 Ross Hill Road in Fortuna; with a reception afterward. An inurnment will be at Sunset Memorial Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Hospice of Humboldt or Hope Lutheran Church. Please sign the guestbook at www.times-standard.com, click on obits.

Published by Times-Standard from Feb. 27 to Mar. 3, 2013.
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Dear Dena....I am saddened for your sorrow. I know how much you loved your Grandmother. Remember the happy times. Puppy will help you through these sad times. With love,

Helyn

March 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vicki Akins Charlton

March 3, 2013

I am sad to hear that my 8th grade teacher passed away. I was one of her last 33 students. She made that year an interesting and entertaining event.
May God Bless
Kristine (Eriksen) Bell

March 2, 2013

Like so many others of you, she was also my teacher (4th grade). Seems like it was only yesterday! Prayers to her family.

Susan (James) Lowe

March 1, 2013

My deepest condolences to the family. Mrs Gregg was my third and forth grade teacher. She was a wonderful teacher and a very caring woman. May God Bless her and keep her. And may God Bless her family.

Karen Naylor (Gildesgard)

March 1, 2013

She was one of my favorite teachers, who taught more than what was in the books. I shall miss our chats, she always reached out and encouraged me along my life's path. She was a lovely lady.

Cheryl Seidner

February 28, 2013

She was a lovely lady. Enjoyed our conversations when we had the opportunity to chat. She was always an encouraging person. One of the best teachers I ever had. I shall miss her very much.

Cheryl Seidner

February 28, 2013

I am so saddened to hear of Mildred's death. What a wonderful woman, who taught so many children in Loleta for many years. She was so kind and helpful to our family during our Dad's illness. I honked "Hi!" to her on my way back home almost every day the past several months. She will be missed! My prayers go out to her family. ~Leslie

Leslie Cochrane Burchfield

February 28, 2013

Always hard to say good bye to a loved one. My prayers and condolences to Mrs. Gregg's family. She was my 4th grade teacher and she ALWAYS remembered me and spoke to me when I would see her out and about in the community. Let's see, I was in 4th grade in 1961. Lots of wonderful memories and Mrs. Gregg is part of them. Rest in peace, dear lady.

Alana Garey

February 28, 2013

Mrs. Gregg was my second grade teacher in Loleta many years ago. Now I am a second grade teacher and have fond memories of my years at the school in Loleta. Your family is in my thoughts with wishes for fond memories of a wonderful woman who touched the lives of so many young children.

Cheryl Hyder/Arnett

February 28, 2013

So sad to hear the news....I remember Mrs. Gregg well from my days in Loleta Elementary...brought back good memories thinking of her.....

Donna (James)(Vitchell) Wilder

February 28, 2013

We are pleased to note that our music may have given Mildred some pleasure in life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. The Humboldt Accordionaires

February 28, 2013

Dena, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Grandmother Mildred! I understand from other that knew her that she was a wonderful person!

February 28, 2013

I have many fond memories of Mrs. Gregg as a student at Loleta Elementary School. For some reason I always felt comfortable in her class. I remember many times listening to her play her accordian. As a matter of fact, I think she was the first one I ever saw play one besides on the Lawerence Welk Show. I have driven past her house near Rio Dell for years and regret not stopping in to see if she was still kicking. Rest in Peace Mrs. Gregg. You will always be fondly remembered......

Steven Payne

February 27, 2013

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