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Mina Bachelder Obituary
Mina was born in Edmonton, Alberta and was raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. She married Everett on May 12, 1950, and then moved to Alaska. Following a few years of ministry with Valley Christian Children's Home in Wasilla and later serving the Lord in Cordova, Mina, Everett and her family of three moved in January of 1954 to Nome, where she made her home for the rest of her life.
Mina's energies were spent raising her 8 children, along with many others who became part of the family, entertaining all their friends, baking homemade bread, leading Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops. She was also involved with the local PTA, Mothers' Club, Toast Mistress Club, and 4-H Club. She taught Sunday School classes, organized Vacation Bible Schools, attended all her families' sporting events and musical performances, picked them up at the end of canoe trips, and cooked at youth camps.
As her children left home, Mina took up other ventures: hosting the after school Cocoa House with Bible stories, songs, and activities for kids and helping with the TLC Bible & Bookstore. She was an example of faith in God and a blessing to many people. She always included her favorite Bible verse, Romans 10:9, with her signature.
Mina loved to listen to the Nome radio station KICY, and enjoyed salmon fishing and berry-picking at camp, and travelling to visit her relatives and friends near and far.
Mina is survived by her children Bethel, Dan, Joel, Rachel, Nathan, Marvel, Jon, and Phil. She has 26 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her newborn son, David, in 1961 and by her husband Everett, in 1996.
The Memorial Service will be Oct. 20, 3 PM, at Lazy Mountain Bible Church in Palmer. A Nome service will be announced at a later date.
The family asks that any donations be made in her memory to KICY in Nome.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mina Bachelder
March 15, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort from the words at Psalm 116:15
October 25, 2012
We pray that God will give comfort to all of you dear ones in Mina's family. She was a very special lady and we thank God that her life touched ours. One particular memory was how very much I appreciated her taking care of our youngest, Neal and Laura, so that I could be a part of a ladies' Bible study when I really needed to be able to have that time away. She understood. God bless each of you as you carry on without her.
With love to you all,
Kathy and Dave DeVries
Lange Zoo
October 19, 2012
Sorry to hear of her passing, but knowing she's dancing in heaven with beautifully clear eyes. We will always cherish our memories of her and her willingness to help and love all around. She babysat for free on Wednesday nights so Doug and I could do worship team. She played and sang with the kids and loved them as her own. We miss you Mina!
Dale and Joey Perrigo
October 19, 2012
Mina- a precious angel on earth.
What wonderful memories we have of our visits to Nome and her home. She and Everett were so warm and loving to all. We will miss her smile and her wonderful warm laughter. Mina had to be the kindest and most positive person I have ever known. Being with Mina for a visit was like recieving a blessing from the Lord. She loved the cocoa house ministry and spoke of it with such joy. What a tribute to parents who raised such wonderful children, may you and all your children feel God's comfort in his time of loss. She loved her grandchildren so much and was so proud of them. Heaven has a new angel but she will certainly be missed on earth.
October 19, 2012
My parents were friends with them and were missionaries with them....I am sure they are having a very special reunion in Heaven...Bethel Gronning-Nowacki (daughter of Roy and Margie Gronning)
Jan Hutchens
October 19, 2012
Dear Mrs. B. I spent many happy hours in her care. She taught me to make peanut butter cookies. My favorite memory is of one day when she told me about her baby David. She was sitting by the window combing out her long hair, and with the light shining through it she looked like an angel. I shall miss her.
Mary wall Gilkey
October 19, 2012
Mrs. Bachelder was a wonderful example to young people of Nome. She was our brownie leader and went to Girl Scout camp with us. I had the true delight of seeing and talking with her in 2001 at the Nome school reunion. My sincere condolences to the family.
October 18, 2012
We remember your mother with many special thoughts. She is with her Lord who welcomed her home. Bachelder family, the Lord be with you all at this time. In Christ, Paul & Madonna Hipps
Ella
October 18, 2012
My home was blessed by her visit. I love her children! See you when I get home.
Wendy (Pickup) Enke
October 18, 2012
Our family will always cherish our memories of Mrs. Bachelder and the great joy and love of the Lord she showed to everyone she met. Cannot wait to see her one day again.
Fred Eningowuk
October 18, 2012
Dan, Joel, Johnthan, Nathan, Phillip, Marvel, Rachel, & Bethel, your Momm's indelible laugh, gentle & kind spirit always greeted me when I was fortunate to see her. I'll cherish the meaningful talks and laughter and most of all her caring heart. God definitely has received a true Angel Spirited soul. Thinking of All of You.. Fred Eningowuk & Family
Kathy & Jim Congdon
October 18, 2012
We ask God's comfort for the family but can be assured of Mrs. B's celebration in heaven with those who have gone before. One memory of mine is trooping thru the snow to Brownies to make bunsen burners.
Barbara Wallace
October 18, 2012
So thankful we got to know your mom a little these last years of her life. She was always so sweet to me when we would meet! God bless you and your family as you go through these days.
Gary Rolf
October 18, 2012
Mina and Everett did their job. They raised God-fearing Christian children who along with their families are all ambassadors for Christ. They were a huge influence on anyone they had contact with. I am fortunate to be counted as one of their friends, who first met them at Whitworth College in 1977.
Selma Weston Williams
October 18, 2012
so sorry to hear of your mother a loss here on this earthly plain but a great gain in Heaven PTL
Norma Nashalook
October 18, 2012
Wow ~ what a good faithfull servant.
Marc and Annette McNab
October 18, 2012
Mina was always happy to see you, always ready to make a new friend, and very hospitable. Praise God for her wonderful testimony.
October 18, 2012
Mina was a wonderful person and a pleasure to visit with. My children just loved the cocoa house in their grade school days. My thoughts are with the family. Charlotte Miller (Senungetuk)
Pat Booth
October 18, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are for your family. Mina was always helping others in our community. Will truly miss her.
Ron Brown
October 18, 2012
I remember Mina and the family and playing with the kids when me and Miss Brown lived there in Nome. Condolences to the family.
Gail G.
October 18, 2012
Mina's smile and laugh greeted you in every meeting. She was such a positive influence, from the time we were kids through to adulthood. She was patient (teaching kids how to knit!), kind and caring, sharing (4H skills), and above all, loving. We are so fortunate to have had Mina in our lives.
Judy Nagaruk Jaworski
October 17, 2012
My prayers are with Mina's family. We were neighbors in Nome many years ago. I was glad when she invited me for tea, I was waiting for a flight to Elim a few summers ago. Sorry for your loss.
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