MILDRED KOEK

MILDRED C. KOEK Mildred C. Koek, 90, of Penn Yan died peacefully with family at her side at Penn Yan Manor Nursing Home June 27, 2023. A memorial service was on Monday, July 3 at 11 a.m. at Milo Center Methodist Church, 1421 Milo Center Rd., Penn Yan. A reception was held at the Elks Club in Penn Yan at about 12 p.m. She is predeceased by husband and life partner, Marvin; parents Claude and Harriet Travis; and siblings Howard, Lillian (Strong), Don, and Russell. She is survived by her children Norman (Judy Jones) Koek, Kevin (Laurie) Koek, Karen (Dale) Hallings and Susan (Dave) Andersen; grandchildren Chris (Lindsey) Koek, Jennifer (Dave) Bellis, Ryan (Christine) Hallings, Kerry (Damon) Brennan, and Brandon (Becky) and Garrett (Emily Jensen) Koek, Kristen (Zach) Noble, Heather (John) Foster, Kayla and Morgan Andersen; and great-grandchildren Aubrey, Owen and Ava Koek; Brynlee and Logan Brennan; Graham and Bennett Hallings; and Miles, Ellie and Cooper Koek. After graduating high school in Penn Yan, Mildred completed a program of study at Rochester Business Institute. Upon returning to Penn Yan, she worked as a bookkeeper at Walkerbilt company, and then Department of Motor Vehicles, married, and shortly after, devoted herself to raising a family and working alongside Marvin in establishing a successful and always growing dairy farm. She was an active member of the Danish Sisterhood Lodge, and served her community in many ways including fund raising efforts for the American Cancer Society and as a volunteer at the Penn Yan Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, the Keuka Comfort Care Home, and the Milo Center Methodist Church in which she had served in multiple leadership roles, and until recently, faithfully attended. Over the years Mildred enjoyed spending time with her growing family the most. She was an avid supporter and sideline fan of her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's many academic, athletic and life achievements; and cherished each and every milestone. To a special wife/mom/grandmother, from your family, "we love you more". In her memory, the family would appreciate in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Milo Center Methodist Church, P.O. Box 299, Penn Yan, NY 14512, and Keuka Comfort Care Home, 35 East Lake Rd., Penn Yan, NY 14527. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at both Clinton Crest Manor, and Manor Nursing Home, who professionally and thoughtfully cared for Mildred in her final months. Those wishing to offer their condolences or share cherished memories can visit www.WeldonFuneralHome.com. Arrangements with Weldon Funeral Home, (315) 535-3355.