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Dr Muriel Elaine “Midge” Smith Redfern

Birth	:	13 Feb 1924 Edgewood, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Mar 2017 York, York County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, York, York County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8706017, -97.6093979
Description	:	Muriel Redfern Dr. Muriel “Midge” Elaine Redfern, age 93, of York, NE passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017. Midge was born February 13, 1924 to Myrtle and Everett Smith in Edgewood, IA and graduated from Edgewood High School. For the next 3 years she worked as assistant postmaster in her hometown. She then attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA and then received her BA degree in economics from the University of Iowa. Midge enjoyed a semester studying at Oxford College in England. She did not intend to be a teacher but a job opening at an Indian Reservation in South... Read More	Muriel Redfern Dr. Muriel “Midge” Elaine Redfern, age 93, of York, NE passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017. Midge was born February 13, 1924 to Myrtle and Everett Smith in Edgewood, IA and graduated from Edgewood High School. For the next 3 years she worked as assistant postmaster in her hometown. She then attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA and then received her BA degree in economics from the University of Iowa. Midge enjoyed a semester studying at Oxford College in England. She did not intend to be a teacher but a job opening at an Indian Reservation in South Dakota came up and ended up steering the rest of her career in the direction of education. She later married Herbert Redfern. To this union were born 4 children: Debbie, Jane, Nikki and Barry. She later received her masters and doctorate degrees from the University of Nebraska. Midge was active in many educational organizations. Her experience in education included classroom teaching, being a principal and counseling. She taught in Hampton, NE, McCool Junction, NE and for 22 years was a counselor at Irving Jr High in Lincoln, NE prior to her retirement. Midge was an avid golfer and especially enjoyed Husker football, basketball, and volleyball. She had 2 holes-in-one at the York Country Club where she served as the only female Board president. Midge taught Sunday school and was a Girl Scout leader. She treasured family days when all the children and grandchildren were gathered at her home. She also enjoyed Thursdays when she would play Dummy Rummy with her special friends at YCC in the afternoon and then on to MOM night. She was also active in the Yorkshire Playhouse where she acted in 6 plays. She loved her dogs and cats over the years, all of which came from the York Adopt-A-Pet, with Frankie the Papillion being her latest. Midge will always be remembered for having a wonderful sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 siblings, her husband Herbert, her daughter Nikki and her grandson John. She is survived by daughters Debbie (Richard) Smith, Jane (Larry) Murphy, son-in-law Carey Cook and her son Barry (Annie) Redfern, grandchildren: Erica (Lonnie) Kotschwar, Malinda (Rod) Hock, Alicia (Derek) Richards, Devon Smith, Matt Murphy, Mark Murphy, Alex Redfern-Cook, Ryan Redfern-Cook and Samantha Redfern. Also left to cherish her memory are 7 great grandchildren: Tony, Chrissy, Izzy, Graysen, Stella, Addison and Harper. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Friday, March 17, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in York with the Reverend Art Phillips officiating. Burial will be held in York’s Greenwood Cemetery.

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Dr Muriel Elaine “Midge” Smith Redfern's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, York, York County, USA.
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Dr Muriel Elaine “Midge” Smith Redfern death on 13 Mar 2017 in York, York County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.8706017
Longitude: -97.6093979

Family Members:

Parent

Everett Clarence Smith

(1900 - 1961)

Myrtle Ethel Kelly Smith

(1904 - 1982)

Spouse

Herbert Dean Redfern

(1904 - 1974)

Siblings

Emogene Smith Debes

(1922 - 2000)

Mary Kathryn “Katie” Smith Schurman

(1922 - 2006)

Everett Dean “Bud” Smith

(1922 - 2022)

Lila Mae Smith Helms

(1925 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8706017, -97.6093979

2. Saint Josephs Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8586006, -97.5599976

3. Bethesda Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8861008, -97.6746979

4. Vernon Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8291300, -97.5391200

5. Lincoln Creek Cemetery
Bradshaw, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9305992, -97.6832962

6. Council Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8434970, -97.7135410

7. Saint Paul Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9593220, -97.5579930

8. Rosemond Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9417000, -97.5211029

9. Waco Cemetery
Waco, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8943000, -97.4658000

10. McCool Junction Cemetery
McCool Junction, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7557983, -97.6063995

11. Zion Cemetery
Thayer, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9730988, -97.5117035

12. Holoch Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7630997, -97.5207977

13. Gilmore Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7705994, -97.4847031

14. Plainfield Cemetery
Bradshaw, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8856010, -97.7925034

15. Ebenezer Cemetery
Waco, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8595000, -97.4240000

16. Saint Johns Cemetery
Waco, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8367004, -97.4246979

17. Greenwood Cemetery
McCool Junction, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7282982, -97.6444016

18. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Benedict, York County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0155983, -97.6539001

19. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
McCool Junction, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7271996, -97.5511017

20. Mennonite Cemetery
Lushton, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7560997, -97.7391968

21. Bethesda Cemetery
Henderson, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7997017, -97.7964020

22. Blue Valley Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7571983, -97.4535980

23. Bethel Cemetery
Thayer, York County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0328000, -97.5404000

24. Brabham Family Cemetery
Arborville, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9665000, -97.7988000