Mildred "Micky" Axton

I recently heard that Micky passed because her daughter took the time to send the memorial annoucement to me. She was the most inspiring person I have met! I had the privilege to meet Micky while I worked at the Chanhassen Bank. I was intrigued by her stories of learning to be a pilot because my husband had just become a private pilot. I have been watching the video's about her life. I hope that someone will write a book about her life and her contibutions to the history of women in aviation. Micky was at the forefront of the womans movement. I will miss her and will keep her memory alive.

Lynette Mueller

Lynette Mueller

I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mother.Mickey was truly one of a kind.It was an honor and privilege to have known her. I am so grateful for the time she spent with my son Andy.He really enjoyed being with Mickey and learning so much about her life and flying.God Bless you and your family

I will miss seeing and talking about flying with you Mickey. Im honored to have had you as a freind and to be given the privelage to drive you to alot of different aviation related events. If I had know that our last vist with you in January would be my last I would have stayed longer. With all my Love and heart. Andy

Mickey you will never be forgotten! Thank you for all the years of being so kind to Megan and Tristin and treating them as one of your own Grand Children. They both Love you very much and will be with them through there travels in life.

Ruth will truly miss you but she will be there for everyone to continue passing on the stories of your life to everyone she knows. She will miss you very much but you will be in her heart and soul every day of the rest of her life.

I would like to thank you for Extraordinary service to the United States of America, United States Air Force, and the Women from every generation to come for what you accomplished and help give them there truly deserved rights. For that you will live in American History forever!!! Every Memorial Day and Veterans Day you will be in my thoughts and prayers for the sacrifice that you gave for all of us.

To all of Micky's family and friends we don't know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

And finally, Micky I hope the plane you piloted on your way to Heaven was a quiet and peaceful flight.

We will all Miss You but you will live with us Forever.

-Emmet, Megan, Tristin, Jennifer O'Byrne

Jannel
We are so sorry to hear about your grandmothers passing. We know how much she meant to you and how she must have so enjoyed your companionship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

You have slipped the surly bonds of earth.

On your journey West... may you have a beautiful sunset and calm air.

I'll never forget sharing a bumpy, turbulent flight out of Chicago in 2003 with Micky. While I, half her age, gripped my armrests, white-knuckled, Micky sat back and smiled and told stories about test piloting the B29 during its accelerated development. Micky was fearless and feisty and fun fun fun. We loved going out to lunch whenever I visited Minnesota. She would eat like a sparrow and push most of her food toward me and my family - except for sweet potatoes loaded with butter and brown sugar, which she would devour. Dear Micky, may you rest in comfort and joy, up there where every meal starts with dessert.

We are so sorry to here of Micky's death. We enjoyed having her come with Ruth to visit here in Arkansas, and all the visits at her home and Ruths in Eden Prairie. She has been such a good friend to Ruth and a special friend to us, also a very speical friend to our Grandchildren, Megan and Tristin, She has made a wonderful inpact on their young lives. We will sure miss her & all her stories, she was turely one of a kind. Love Marge & Tom Kelly