Mildred M. “Millie” Hedden, 89, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at the Manor House Adult Family Home surrounded by her loving family.
Millie was born May 1, 1922, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Earl and Myrtle (Carey) Kohn. She married Lawrence N. Hedden, on January 24, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland. Millie worked in nursing at Northern State Hospital for 18 ½ years, retiring in 1968. She was a crafter, sewer, card and game player, especially enjoying playing with her grandchildren. She and Lawrence enjoyed traveling, spending a few winters in Arizona. They were members of the Skagit Valley Riding Club and the Sedro-Woolley Senior Center. Millie was known as “Duchess Millie Vanilli” with the Red Hat Ladies, and was a member of the Mermaids as well.
Millie is survived by her daughters, Carole, and her husband, Ron Harwood, of Clear Lake, and Janis, and her husband, Jerry Snowden, of Camano Island; 5 grandchildren, Shawna, and her husband, Kim McNeil, Heidi Hamilton, and her companion, Shawn Meyer, Amy Harwood, Leslie Harwood, and Dean, and his wife, Leslie Harwood; 9 great grandchildren, Tiffany, Karri, Braelyn, Taylen, Hanna, Tanner, Devin, Kaylee and Lauren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Gus Kohn, and husband, Lawrence.
A time of visitation is available on Wednesday and Thursday, September 7 and 8, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at Lemley Chapel, and Friday, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, September 9, 2011, at Union Cemetery, Sedro-Woolley, with Pastor Jim Cannon presiding. A reception will follow the graveside service at the Sedro-Wooley Eagles from 1:30 to 3:30.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society.
Heidi and Shawna, we are so sorry for the loss of your dearly loved grandma. We know how much you loved her and how much she loved you. I know you all will miss her terribly. My heart goes out to the whole family. We are thinking of you and praying for you. Much love today and always, Scott and Jo
Janis & Family,
We were sorry to read of the passing of your mother. She was always such a vibrant person. We send our condolences to all of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol and Family, We just wanted to let you know that we are sending our thoughts and prayers to the family at this time. We worked with Millie at Northern State Hospital . Toppy and Sonny also wanted to send their condolences . Carol you took care of their daughter Lorie while they worked.
The Lathams and the Brigge’s
2414 parkwood blv
puyallup,wa 983874
Carol Harwood and family
Just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.We worked with your mom at Northern State Hospital years ago. We remember those days well. Also Toppy and Sonny Brigge also want their condolences sent as you took care of their daughter Lorie while they were working. We have lost contact with most of the SedroWoolley group. We both now live in Puyallup.
Brigge’s 2414 Parkwood Blvd 9837
Tippy & Wayne Latham & Toppy and Sonny Brigge.