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Mildred (Mickey) Grace Hood Huber
Mildred Grace Hood was born on April 5, 1915, in Payson, Arizona, to Lora Naomi and Edgar Bruce Hood. She passed away on January 30th, 2012, two months before her 97th birthday.
Mildred was the 5th child of six siblings. Mildred was tenderly nicknamed "Mickey" by her older sister Lora and was known by that name throughout her life.
Mickey grew up in Tempe, Arizona and lived in the valley her entire life. She attended and graduated from Tempe High School and while there became best friends with the "Huber Sisters". They spent many hours together having fun and serious talks about life. The Huber sisters often talked fondly of their older brother Kenneth and how absolutely wonderful he was. At that time, Kenneth was in Germany serving a 3 year mission for his church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. When that wonderful missionary returned home, the sisters introduced him to Mickey. They began dating and soon fell in love. Soon after that, Kenneth baptized Mickey and she became a member of the LDS church.
When they decided to marry, Mickey's parents were not too pleased as they were against her being a Mormon and to add to that, Kenneth was 8 years older than Mickey. She was nearly 18 years old when they married on April 3,
1933, just 2 days before her birthday! They were later sealed for time and eternity in the Mesa Arizona Temple. That marriage lasted for 74 wonderful years, until Kenneth passed away in 2007.
Mickey and Kenneth lived in Tempe and Chandler and finally settled in Mesa, where they raised their three children, Sylvia Ann, Betty Dianne, and Larry Raymond. Mickey was a devoted wife and mother as well as a beloved grandmother. She had 11 grandchildren and at the time of her passing had 30 great grandchildren. To some of her grandchildren she was lovingly known as "Mickey Mouse"! Mickey always put her family first and lived for those she loved. She never missed a game, event or activity that her children were involved in and enjoyed many of her grand children's activities as well.
Mickey made it a point to keep the family and extended family close by planning and hosting picnics and parties and holiday gatherings. She was a great cook and many times prepared all of the food for these gatherings by herself. Some of her signature dishes were: her famous rice pudding, homemade tamales, apricot pie, Heavenly Hash, apricot cobbler, meatballs, bean dip, divinity, taboli, and especially her chicken and homemade noodles.
Friends and family as well as friends of the children, were always welcome in the Huber home, day or night. It was always a gathering place because of Mickey's warm and loving ways, and even upon unexpected visits, food always presented itself to guests.
After graduating from high school, Mickey had dreamed of attending college to become a home economics teacher and teach sewing. At that time the tuition at the now known Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, was $20. Back then, that was a lot of money and Mickey felt guilty borrowing from her parents, even though it was offered, so she never got to fulfill that dream. But regardless of a degree or not, Mickey became an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed creating her own designs and clothing, many times without a pattern. She could make anything, and loved doing it. The girls always had a new dress for special occasions, and even for the Friday night dances at the Mezona! She made many beautiful formals for Sylvia and Dianne and some of her granddaughters. Sewing was her most loved and cherished talent that she enjoyed throughout her life.
Whatever Mickey did, she did with all her heart and a ton of enthusiasm, whether it be sewing, ceramics, Indian jewelry, silk flowers, or gardening, and she loved sharing them with others. She created a beautiful and amazing patio, overflowing with flowers and plants of which many visitors and neighbors were recipients.
Mickey created magical Christmas's for her family, always including extended family. Every room in the house was decorated, the Christmas tree piled high with beautifully wrapped gifts, wonderful food, and always the element of surprise and wonder. Even after the children had married, for many years they still wanted to go "home" for Christmas.
Many sweet and fun memories remain in the hearts and minds of Mickey's family.
Mickey served many years working with the teenage youth in her church. She taught and organized many fun activities for them, and always a lot of dances! She related well with them and was always ready to listen and offer wise and loving advice. In addition to her church service, she helped organize many of her high school reunions and remained involved in them until most of her classmates had
passed away. She devoted many, many hours of work, research, compiling and publishing Family History books, all done with her ever-present enthusiasm.
Mickey worked for the Mesa Public Schools for many years, until her retirement. Mickey and Ken worked hard to design and build their dream home, doing much of the labor with their own hands. Their home remained a place of love and peace and a welcoming spirit to all who entered in.
Mickey and Kenneth were both avid Sun's fans, and nothing could get in the way of them watching. They sat in their matching recliners and held hands, cheering the Sun's on.
Mickey was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, her daughter Sylvia, her parents Naomi and Bruce Hood, her siblings, Avis Chilson, Bruce Hood, Lora Anderson, Lena Bowles, and Lee Hood, as well as her dear friends and sister-in-laws, the "Huber Sisters".
Mickey will be missed for the wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt and friend that she was to so many, as well as her wisdom, loving ways and the sharing of her love and talents.
Mildred (Mickey) Grace Hood Huber
Mildred Grace Hood was born on April 5, 1915, in Payson, Arizona, to Lora Naomi and Edgar Bruce Hood. She passed away on January 30th, 2012, two months before her 97th birthday.
Mildred was the 5th child of six siblings. Mildred was tenderly nicknamed "Mickey" by her older sister Lora and was known by that name throughout her life.
Mickey grew up in Tempe, Arizona and lived in the valley her entire life. She attended and graduated from Tempe High School and while there became best friends with the "Huber Sisters". They spent many hours together having fun and serious talks about life. The Huber sisters often talked fondly of their older brother Kenneth and how absolutely wonderful he was. At that time, Kenneth was in Germany serving a 3 year mission for his church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. When that wonderful missionary returned home, the sisters introduced him to Mickey. They began dating and soon fell in love. Soon after that, Kenneth baptized Mickey and she became a member of the LDS church.
When they decided to marry, Mickey's parents were not too pleased as they were against her being a Mormon and to add to that, Kenneth was 8 years older than Mickey. She was nearly 18 years old when they married on April 3,
1933, just 2 days before her birthday! They were later sealed for time and eternity in the Mesa Arizona Temple. That marriage lasted for 74 wonderful years, until Kenneth passed away in 2007.
Mickey and Kenneth lived in Tempe and Chandler and finally settled in Mesa, where they raised their three children, Sylvia Ann, Betty Dianne, and Larry Raymond. Mickey was a devoted wife and mother as well as a beloved grandmother. She had 11 grandchildren and at the time of her passing had 30 great grandchildren. To some of her grandchildren she was lovingly known as "Mickey Mouse"! Mickey always put her family first and lived for those she loved. She never missed a game, event or activity that her children were involved in and enjoyed many of her grand children's activities as well.
Mickey made it a point to keep the family and extended family close by planning and hosting picnics and parties and holiday gatherings. She was a great cook and many times prepared all of the food for these gatherings by herself. Some of her signature dishes were: her famous rice pudding, homemade tamales, apricot pie, Heavenly Hash, apricot cobbler, meatballs, bean dip, divinity, taboli, and especially her chicken and homemade noodles.
Friends and family as well as friends of the children, were always welcome in the Huber home, day or night. It was always a gathering place because of Mickey's warm and loving ways, and even upon unexpected visits, food always presented itself to guests.
After graduating from high school, Mickey had dreamed of attending college to become a home economics teacher and teach sewing. At that time the tuition at the now known Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, was $20. Back then, that was a lot of money and Mickey felt guilty borrowing from her parents, even though it was offered, so she never got to fulfill that dream. But regardless of a degree or not, Mickey became an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed creating her own designs and clothing, many times without a pattern. She could make anything, and loved doing it. The girls always had a new dress for special occasions, and even for the Friday night dances at the Mezona! She made many beautiful formals for Sylvia and Dianne and some of her granddaughters. Sewing was her most loved and cherished talent that she enjoyed throughout her life.
Whatever Mickey did, she did with all her heart and a ton of enthusiasm, whether it be sewing, ceramics, Indian jewelry, silk flowers, or gardening, and she loved sharing them with others. She created a beautiful and amazing patio, overflowing with flowers and plants of which many visitors and neighbors were recipients.
Mickey created magical Christmas's for her family, always including extended family. Every room in the house was decorated, the Christmas tree piled high with beautifully wrapped gifts, wonderful food, and always the element of surprise and wonder. Even after the children had married, for many years they still wanted to go "home" for Christmas.
Many sweet and fun memories remain in the hearts and minds of Mickey's family.
Mickey served many years working with the teenage youth in her church. She taught and organized many fun activities for them, and always a lot of dances! She related well with them and was always ready to listen and offer wise and loving advice. In addition to her church service, she helped organize many of her high school reunions and remained involved in them until most of her classmates had
passed away. She devoted many, many hours of work, research, compiling and publishing Family History books, all done with her ever-present enthusiasm.
Mickey worked for the Mesa Public Schools for many years, until her retirement. Mickey and Ken worked hard to design and build their dream home, doing much of the labor with their own hands. Their home remained a place of love and peace and a welcoming spirit to all who entered in.
Mickey and Kenneth were both avid Sun's fans, and nothing could get in the way of them watching. They sat in their matching recliners and held hands, cheering the Sun's on.
Mickey was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, her daughter Sylvia, her parents Naomi and Bruce Hood, her siblings, Avis Chilson, Bruce Hood, Lora Anderson, Lena Bowles, and Lee Hood, as well as her dear friends and sister-in-laws, the "Huber Sisters".
Mickey will be missed for the wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt and friend that she was to so many, as well as her wisdom, loving ways and the sharing of her love and talents.
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Mildred (Mickey) Grace Hood Huber
Mildred Grace Hood was born on April 5, 1915, in Payson, Arizona, to Lora Naomi and Edgar Bruce Hood. She passed away on January 30th, 2012, two months before her 97th birthday.
Mildred was the 5th child of six siblings. Mildred was tenderly nicknamed "Mickey" by her older sister Lora and was known by that name throughout her life.
Mickey grew up in Tempe, Arizona and lived in the valley her entire life. She attended and graduated from Tempe High School and while there became best friends with the "Huber Sisters". They spent many hours together having fun and serious talks about life. The Huber sisters often talked fondly of their older brother Kenneth and how absolutely wonderful he was. At that time, Kenneth was in Germany serving a 3 year mission for his church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. When that wonderful missionary returned home, the sisters introduced him to Mickey. They began dating and soon fell in love. Soon after that, Kenneth baptized Mickey and she became a member of the LDS church.
When they decided to marry, Mickey's parents were not too pleased as they were against her being a Mormon and to add to that, Kenneth was 8 years older than Mickey. She was nearly 18 years old when they married on April 3,
1933, just 2 days before her birthday! They were later sealed for time and eternity in the Mesa Arizona Temple. That marriage lasted for 74 wonderful years, until Kenneth passed away in 2007.
Mickey and Kenneth lived in Tempe and Chandler and finally settled in Mesa, where they raised their three children, Sylvia Ann, Betty Dianne, and Larry Raymond. Mickey was a devoted wife and mother as well as a beloved grandmother. She had 11 grandchildren and at the time of her passing had 30 great grandchildren. To some of her grandchildren she was lovingly known as "Mickey Mouse"! Mickey always put her family first and lived for those she loved. She never missed a game, event or activity that her children were involved in and enjoyed many of her grand children's activities as well.
Mickey made it a point to keep the family and extended family close by planning and hosting picnics and parties and holiday gatherings. She was a great cook and many times prepared all of the food for these gatherings by herself. Some of her signature dishes were: her famous rice pudding, homemade tamales, apricot pie, Heavenly Hash, apricot cobbler, meatballs, bean dip, divinity, taboli, and especially her chicken and homemade noodles.
Friends and family as well as friends of the children, were always welcome in the Huber home, day or night. It was always a gathering place because of Mickey's warm and loving ways, and even upon unexpected visits, food always presented itself to guests.
After graduating from high school, Mickey had dreamed of attending college to become a home economics teacher and teach sewing. At that time the tuition at the now known Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, was $20. Back then, that was a lot of money and Mickey felt guilty borrowing from her parents, even though it was offered, so she never got to fulfill that dream. But regardless of a degree or not, Mickey became an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed creating her own designs and clothing, many times without a pattern. She could make anything, and loved doing it. The girls always had a new dress for special occasions, and even for the Friday night dances at the Mezona! She made many beautiful formals for Sylvia and Dianne and some of her granddaughters. Sewing was her most loved and cherished talent that she enjoyed throughout her life.
Whatever Mickey did, she did with all her heart and a ton of enthusiasm, whether it be sewing, ceramics, Indian jewelry, silk flowers, or gardening, and she loved sharing them with others. She created a beautiful and amazing patio, overflowing with flowers and plants of which many visitors and neighbors were recipients.
Mickey created magical Christmas's for her family, always including extended family. Every room in the house was decorated, the Christmas tree piled high with beautifully wrapped gifts, wonderful food, and always the element of surprise and wonder. Even after the children had married, for many years they still wanted to go "home" for Christmas.
Many sweet and fun memories remain in the hearts and minds of Mickey's family.
Mickey served many years working with the teenage youth in her church. She taught and organized many fun activities for them, and always a lot of dances! She related well with them and was always ready to listen and offer wise and loving advice. In addition to her church service, she helped organize many of her high school reunions and remained involved in them until most of her classmates had
passed away. She devoted many, many hours of work, research, compiling and publishing Family History books, all done with her ever-present enthusiasm.
Mickey worked for the Mesa Public Schools for many years, until her retirement. Mickey and Ken worked hard to design and build their dream home, doing much of the labor with their own hands. Their home remained a place of love and peace and a welcoming spirit to all who entered in.
Mickey and Kenneth were both avid Sun's fans, and nothing could get in the way of them watching. They sat in their matching recliners and held hands, cheering the Sun's on.
Mickey was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, her daughter Sylvia, her parents Naomi and Bruce Hood, her siblings, Avis Chilson, Bruce Hood, Lora Anderson, Lena Bowles, and Lee Hood, as well as her dear friends and sister-in-laws, the "Huber Sisters".
Mickey will be missed for the wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt and friend that she was to so many, as well as her wisdom, loving ways and the sharing of her love and talents.
Mildred (Mickey) Grace Hood Huber
Mildred Grace Hood was born on April 5, 1915, in Payson, Arizona, to Lora Naomi and Edgar Bruce Hood. She passed away on January 30th, 2012, two months before her 97th birthday.
Mildred was the 5th child of six siblings. Mildred was tenderly nicknamed "Mickey" by her older sister Lora and was known by that name throughout her life.
Mickey grew up in Tempe, Arizona and lived in the valley her entire life. She attended and graduated from Tempe High School and while there became best friends with the "Huber Sisters". They spent many hours together having fun and serious talks about life. The Huber sisters often talked fondly of their older brother Kenneth and how absolutely wonderful he was. At that time, Kenneth was in Germany serving a 3 year mission for his church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. When that wonderful missionary returned home, the sisters introduced him to Mickey. They began dating and soon fell in love. Soon after that, Kenneth baptized Mickey and she became a member of the LDS church.
When they decided to marry, Mickey's parents were not too pleased as they were against her being a Mormon and to add to that, Kenneth was 8 years older than Mickey. She was nearly 18 years old when they married on April 3,
1933, just 2 days before her birthday! They were later sealed for time and eternity in the Mesa Arizona Temple. That marriage lasted for 74 wonderful years, until Kenneth passed away in 2007.
Mickey and Kenneth lived in Tempe and Chandler and finally settled in Mesa, where they raised their three children, Sylvia Ann, Betty Dianne, and Larry Raymond. Mickey was a devoted wife and mother as well as a beloved grandmother. She had 11 grandchildren and at the time of her passing had 30 great grandchildren. To some of her grandchildren she was lovingly known as "Mickey Mouse"! Mickey always put her family first and lived for those she loved. She never missed a game, event or activity that her children were involved in and enjoyed many of her grand children's activities as well.
Mickey made it a point to keep the family and extended family close by planning and hosting picnics and parties and holiday gatherings. She was a great cook and many times prepared all of the food for these gatherings by herself. Some of her signature dishes were: her famous rice pudding, homemade tamales, apricot pie, Heavenly Hash, apricot cobbler, meatballs, bean dip, divinity, taboli, and especially her chicken and homemade noodles.
Friends and family as well as friends of the children, were always welcome in the Huber home, day or night. It was always a gathering place because of Mickey's warm and loving ways, and even upon unexpected visits, food always presented itself to guests.
After graduating from high school, Mickey had dreamed of attending college to become a home economics teacher and teach sewing. At that time the tuition at the now known Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, was $20. Back then, that was a lot of money and Mickey felt guilty borrowing from her parents, even though it was offered, so she never got to fulfill that dream. But regardless of a degree or not, Mickey became an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed creating her own designs and clothing, many times without a pattern. She could make anything, and loved doing it. The girls always had a new dress for special occasions, and even for the Friday night dances at the Mezona! She made many beautiful formals for Sylvia and Dianne and some of her granddaughters. Sewing was her most loved and cherished talent that she enjoyed throughout her life.
Whatever Mickey did, she did with all her heart and a ton of enthusiasm, whether it be sewing, ceramics, Indian jewelry, silk flowers, or gardening, and she loved sharing them with others. She created a beautiful and amazing patio, overflowing with flowers and plants of which many visitors and neighbors were recipients.
Mickey created magical Christmas's for her family, always including extended family. Every room in the house was decorated, the Christmas tree piled high with beautifully wrapped gifts, wonderful food, and always the element of surprise and wonder. Even after the children had married, for many years they still wanted to go "home" for Christmas.
Many sweet and fun memories remain in the hearts and minds of Mickey's family.
Mickey served many years working with the teenage youth in her church. She taught and organized many fun activities for them, and always a lot of dances! She related well with them and was always ready to listen and offer wise and loving advice. In addition to her church service, she helped organize many of her high school reunions and remained involved in them until most of her classmates had
passed away. She devoted many, many hours of work, research, compiling and publishing Family History books, all done with her ever-present enthusiasm.
Mickey worked for the Mesa Public Schools for many years, until her retirement. Mickey and Ken worked hard to design and build their dream home, doing much of the labor with their own hands. Their home remained a place of love and peace and a welcoming spirit to all who entered in.
Mickey and Kenneth were both avid Sun's fans, and nothing could get in the way of them watching. They sat in their matching recliners and held hands, cheering the Sun's on.
Mickey was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, her daughter Sylvia, her parents Naomi and Bruce Hood, her siblings, Avis Chilson, Bruce Hood, Lora Anderson, Lena Bowles, and Lee Hood, as well as her dear friends and sister-in-laws, the "Huber Sisters".
Mickey will be missed for the wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt and friend that she was to so many, as well as her wisdom, loving ways and the sharing of her love and talents.
