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Carol Midei Obituary
Carol "Mickey" J. Midei, 64, of Macungie, PA, died Friday, January 16, 2015.
She was the wife of Evon Midei. They were married August 26, 1972. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 18, 1950, a daughter of Robert and the late Florence Reinert and step-daughter of Rita Reinert.
Mickey was a Board Certified Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner. She worked for 10 years at the Center for Heart Care, Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital in Ephrata, PA.
She was known for her empathetic patient care and community outreach projects.
Mickey dedicated much of her career to teaching. She lectured at Ephrata Community Hospital, Cedar Crest College, St. Luke's School of Nursing, KAPLAN and Northampton Community College. Other experiences include Continuing Education Coordinator, Clinical Specialist of Cardiovascular Nursing and Critical Case Nurse at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Coronary Care Manager at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Patients, students and colleagues knew Mickey to be committed and passionate about her work in every context. Mickey is remembered for her never-ending love for her family, her optimistic spirit and her ability to touch to many people's lives.
Survivors: husband, Evon Midei, MBA, RPh; son, Brian Midei, DDS, husband of Rie Midei of Tucson, AZ; daughters, Aimee Christie, Ph.D., wife of Israel Christie of Houston, TX; and Jessica Thomas, DNP, NNP-BC, wife of Jason Thomas of Pearland, TX; brother, Michael McDonna, husband of Esther McDonna of Garland, TX; sister, Donna Reinert of Cherry Hill, NJ; granddaughters: Avery and Aubrey Thomas, Tessa Christie and Aaliyah Cotton.
Viewing and service times: Bethany United Methodist Church, 1208 Brookside Road, Wescosville, PA 18106, Friday, January 23, 2015, closed casket viewing 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2015, calling hour 9:30-11:00 a.m., with service starting at 11:00 a.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carol Midei
Eva Johnson
January 29, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Mickey was such an inspiration to me and so many nurses across the world. She will live on in her life's work and our hearts forever. May God Bless you and give you comfort in this time of grief.
Carolyn Reilly
January 26, 2015
Oh I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Mickey long-distance with AAHFN, the heart failure nurses association. What a wonderful, carrying, educated nurse practitioner who gave so much to her profession and patients. She will be greatly missed. Prayers for comfort for her family. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren.
My condolences,
January 26, 2015
Sincere condolences and prayers to you, Evon, and family. Reflect on the best of times that make you smile. Her legacy will continue indefinitely. God Bless, Dr. John and Anita Stevens
Sonia and Lance Bornmann
January 26, 2015
Evon,Brian,Aimee,Jessica and Family members. We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our memories go back as neighbors in Schnecksville. As 2 young mothers, we had some wonderful conversations. She had an amazing inner strength, driving to school in Philly, expecting, giving one on one to Brian & Aimee, & then studying. She said something like where I leave off, Evon takes over. One day her nanny was very sick, & could I help. I still have & treasure the picture of my 2 (Lance&Heather), Brian,Aimee,baby Jessica & Little Jeffrey (our neighbor) all together on a big blanket in our family room. All being close in age, it was a fun play day, & I got to hold Jessica. Mickey's trust meant alot. Always putting the needs of others before herself. Always a gentle calm demeanor. Our last meeting was a visit in your then new home. She was so happy & proud that you both could do this for your children. We then moved away. Healing is ongoing and takes time. I am thankful for this guest book for she has touched so many lives. May your personal beliefs & faith carry you through this difficult time.
Janet Fisher
January 24, 2015
To the family of Mickie, We are so saddened by your loss and have you all in our hearts and in our prayers.. Mickie was a wonderful and compassionate woman. She took care of my sister Susan Wentzel...for conjestive heart failure I was lucky enough to take Susie to her appts.. Thus I also met and saw the love and compassionate way she viewed her patients.. She put Susie at ease a many a time.. Mickie was a Blessing to all she came in touch with... We love you Mickie and will always remember you with love in our hearts..One day we will all meet again.. You will be sadly missed.. Love You Mickie,
Susan Wentzel, Patient
Her Sister, Janet Fisher,
Stacie Catino
January 24, 2015
To the Midei Family,
I had the privilege of being one of Mickey's students at St.Luke's Hospital School of Nursing from 1990-1992. She was a caring, compassionate, patient, funny, talented woman. Heaven has truly gained another angel, and the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas have gained some awesome Nurses because of her.
God bless you all...
January 24, 2015
To The Midei Family,
So sorry for your loss. I knew Carol thru our mutual friend Bo. She was a lovely person & it was an honor to have known her. I'm so glad I got to see her over the Holidays at our friend Bo's. God Bless Her & your family. Thank you for sharing her with us & to leave us beautiful memories of her.
Maryann Stauffer, Old Zionsville, PA.
Mary and Curt Quap
January 23, 2015
Evon, Brian, Aimee, and Jessica, we were deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Mickey was a very special person and even though we had not seen her in a while, we have a lot of great memories of our time together when we were younger. We can still hear her laugh and we will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 23, 2015
I shall miss you, Mickey, you helped me through some tough times with my health. You were there with your kind, compassionate spirit. Thank you and God bless you.
Jim Buotte
January 23, 2015
Aimee, Jess and family
I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words. I remember your mom from our soccer days. Always so kind and supportive.
Rebecca Griffiths and the Griffiths-Phillips family
Elmer Kuber
January 23, 2015
You are in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Elmer Kuber and Family
LaDene Gross
January 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May you always remember Mickey's warm heart and smile. With best regards
January 23, 2015
Evon and family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Mickey was a very special person. We wish we could have spent more time with her.
Uncle Jim and Aunt Jean
Tammy DeWitt
January 23, 2015
Evon and family, The Boas Surgical family would like to offer our condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Wendy Schaeffer
January 23, 2015
My Thoughts and prayers are with the family. She was an exceptional woman who has helped me so much when I had heart failure - every visit she always had time for me and always gave me the blunt truth and truly cared about my health. If it was not for her, I would not have coped with my condition as well. You are indeed an angel. You will be missed! God bless
Jim & Debbie Haugan
January 22, 2015
Evon & Family,
Wish we could be with you during your time of loss. It was nice to have Mickey as part of our extended family. God's Blessings to all.
Wayne and Connie
January 22, 2015
Evon and family,
Very sorry to hear the news and of your loss - everyone's loss. Such a nice person.
Cath Forney
January 22, 2015
Evon, Brian, Aimee, and Jessica,
My deepest condolences. An amazing wife, mother, friend and practitioner. The memory of Mickey's loving spirit and infectious laugh are forever woven through the fabric of our lives. May God's relentless love hold you close during this difficult time.
Alma & Dick Koch
January 22, 2015
Evon, Brian, Aimee, Jessica and other family members....Dick and I will miss Mickey in so many ways. I will of course miss the talks, lunches, and laughing we shared.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the future as each of us struggle to find a world without Mickey.
January 22, 2015
Evon and Family, My deepest sympathy. I worked with Mickey at Ephrata and she was an inspiration to us all. Her endless days and nights. God Bless you all.
Alma
Fred and Margaret Shalter
January 22, 2015
Dear family of our dear Mickey,
We are so sorry for your loss. My husband was a patient at Mickey's heart clinic in Ephrata. We adored her and already miss her terribly. At our last visit, she told us that while she was "not a very religious person", that she did know that it was God who helped her at especially difficult times in her life.
We pray that God is comforting you now.
Rob
January 22, 2015
.....A true Guardian Angel to my late mother and all of her patients in the Ephrata area. Dr. Mickey was incredibly sweet & kind.
God Bless...
Eileen Laverty Brida
January 22, 2015
Dear Evon and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed chats with Mickey at the Hair Salon. Such a kind and lovely lady. You are in my prayers.
Fernanda Pinarte
January 22, 2015
Praying for her family in these difficult times. We loved her visit to Dallas, TX in 2010 with Evon when they visited Uncle Mike and Aunt Esther. May God continue to give y'all strength and love.
-Pinarte Family
George Moore
January 22, 2015
Mic I will miss the adventure it was doing your shopping.You will never be replaced.
George
January 22, 2015
Mic I will the adventure it was doing your shopping, and our Friday nights. You will never be replaced
Ann Wlazelek
January 22, 2015
Dear Evon and family,
So sorry to read of your loss. A woman who helped so many others in her career. Deepest sympathies to all of you.
Sue Mertz
January 21, 2015
Evon and family,
I am so sorry for this tragic loss. Keeping you in my prayers.
Sue Karoly Mertz - from your Allentown Osteopathic days.
Kathy and Bob Pollock
January 21, 2015
We were so sorry to hear this news. Our prayers are with your family
January 21, 2015
Forever in my heart. What a celebratory life you have had-a marvelous journey. From the day we met in 1980 at Penn to our cozy chat 10 days ago in front of a roaring fire when you taught me how to TEVO. We just laughed and laughed. How you loved to teach...How you loved your family, friends and patients. You touched so many and will forever be a part of our lives.What a legacy you leave behind. I love you Mick. I will continue to talk to you everyday listening for your wisdom and one day will dance with you in heaven. Jannie
Julie Gee
January 21, 2015
Mickey, may God keep you and protect you and your family. It was an honor to work with you on the publications committee for the American Association of Heart failure Nurses. RIP!
January 21, 2015
Dear Evon, Brian, Aimee, and Jessica
Words can't express the sorrow I feel for you as you struggle with the loss of Mickey, your wife and mother. She was an extraordinarily compassionate soul, always kind, positive, and giving. As a nurse, excellence is the word, as a teacher and colleague. I've know Mickey for thirty plus years, likewise Evon. Evon, I'm anxious to talk to you Though I've moved, tel #, my email is the same. Until then my God stay close to you all, and keep the joyous memories of Mickey close to your heart. She was a unique and wonderful person and much more. Janet Kreller
January 21, 2015
Carol, I was so glad to have had a chance to talk with you recently. It had been too long since we had seen each other. You will be missed for sure.
Your cousin Steve Reinert
January 21, 2015
Dearest Mickey ... You have touched so many hearts with your compassion. I will never forget the inspiration you were to me in nursing school. You were indeed the PERFECT nurse. I will miss you terribly. I am so very grateful to have you as my friend. You will always be in my heart, and I know I will see you again someday. A shining star has been added to Heaven. My prayers are with your family. God Bless you, love Carol Fenstermaker
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