BORN

1925

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Marrs-Jones Funeral Home, All Faiths of the Pines Chapel

110 American Legion Rd

Smithville, Texas

Mildred Veenstra Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 1, 2014.

Mildred Veenstra passed from this life August 31, 2014 at the age of 89. She was born in Glen Flora, Texas in 1925 to Anette and Ed Reitz.

Mildred is survived by her husband of 69 years, Sonny Veenstra of Smithville, son, Van Veenstra of Kinglsand , grandsons, Eric Veenstra of Cypress, Adam Veenstra and his wife Diann and their son, Evan all of Spring.

A celebration of Mildred's life will be at 3:00pm Friday, September 5, 2014 at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home in Smithville, Texas. A private family burial will take place at the Wharton City Cemetery.

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September 3, 2014

Rosemary Kalina

Sonny,Van, Adam, Eric,

It is with sincere sadness to learn of my good friends passing. Mildred was a strong, smart woman and knew how to manage a tremendous amount of business. No matter what she was involved in - she always did her best, above and beyond. I will miss her greatly, she was a good friend and mentor to me. She loved her grand babies, Adam and Eric and was so proud of her son Van Neal. Sonny and Mildred were an inspiration because of the loving relationship and respect they had for each other. What a Blessing to have lived for 89 years and a Blessing for all who knew Mildred. Sonny and Van; our prayers are with you in the days ahead. Rosemary and Rocko

September 2, 2014

Cheryl Veenstra Hirt

I was very sad to hear of the passing of Mildred, a wonderful wife, mother and Nana.
She held many jobs in her life, at home and in the community and excelled at each one. But the one she was the best at was being Nana to Adam & Eric !
She is one person who definitely did things her way and I admired her for that.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Cheryl Veenstra Hirt

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110 American Legion Rd, Smithville, TX 78957

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