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Mildred Maxine Polk Elliott

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Birth	:	7 Sep 1919 Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Oct 2015 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Riverton Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6768990, -95.5697021
Description	:	Parents of Wendee M. and Gregg E. Buried next to her husband Wendell Beam. Obituary http://www.valleynewstoday.com/obituaries/mildred-polk-elliott/article_33a1d25c-706d-11e5-aac9-ffc694ec69a7.html Obituary October 11, 2015 The Valley News Shenandoah, Iowa Mildred Maxine Polk was born September 7, 1919 to Wayne and Merle (Howard) Polk in Sidney, Iowa. Mildred lived most of her life in Fremont County, Iowa. Education was very important to Mildred. She graduated from Sidney High School in 1936. She graduated from Peru State Teachers’ College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, from Omaha University with a Master’s Degree in Education, and from Omaha University with a Specialist Degree in Education and Administration. Mildred taught school for over 40 years and,... Read More	Parents of Wendee M. and Gregg E. Buried next to her husband Wendell Beam. Obituary http://www.valleynewstoday.com/obituaries/mildred-polk-elliott/article_33a1d25c-706d-11e5-aac9-ffc694ec69a7.html Obituary October 11, 2015 The Valley News Shenandoah, Iowa Mildred Maxine Polk was born September 7, 1919 to Wayne and Merle (Howard) Polk in Sidney, Iowa. Mildred lived most of her life in Fremont County, Iowa. Education was very important to Mildred. She graduated from Sidney High School in 1936. She graduated from Peru State Teachers’ College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, from Omaha University with a Master’s Degree in Education, and from Omaha University with a Specialist Degree in Education and Administration. Mildred taught school for over 40 years and, also, served as elementary principal. She started her teaching career in a country school teaching grades 1-8. Most of her teaching career was spent at Farragut Community School, Farragut, Iowa. Mildred was married to Wendell Eugene Beam on June 1, 1941. They resided in Riverton, Iowa. He died on July 27, 1949. Two children were born to this union – Wendelin Maxine and Gregory Eugene, who was born 1 month and 5 days after his father’s death. On December 20, 1952, Mildred married G. Henry Elliott. Mildred and children moved to the Farragut area. Henry’s five children, Robert, Henry A., Howard, Jane and Harriett were added to Mildred’s family. Henry died on July 24, 1977. Mildred continued to live in Farragut until 2002, when she was unable to stay in her home. Family was very, very important to Mildred. She was always there for her children and grandchildren – supporting them, loving them, being proud of them. That was evidenced in her being present for most of their many activities – whatever those activities might be. When grandchildren, Mitch and Andrea McVicker were young and involved in competitive activities, Mildred would often ask them, “Did you get a trophy?” Mitch and Andrea remember that question fondly. Many fun family hours were spent playing the game of Kismet. No one enjoyed a good laugh more than Mildred, often resulting in a “snort or two,” often egged on by son, Gregg. Mildred was visited by great grandchildren, Keevan and Malia Lee from Ohio; and Brooklyn and Payson McVicker from Georgia; as recently as last July. She would have enjoyed these children and would have been so proud of them, but the opportunity to get to know them was stolen away by her dementia. Mildred was very active in her church and her community. For many years, Mildred directed to the choir at Farragut UMC. Mildred was also active in United Methodist Women, serving as president for several years. Mildred and Henry enjoyed camping and belonged to the Holiday Rambler camping club. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, where she held several offices, including that of Worthy Matron. She was also very active in the Farragut Community Club. One of her activities was that of writing and directing the Farragut Bi-Centennial Pageant in 1976 and other “Farragut Community Day” programs, throughout the years. Mildred loved teaching and children. She was regarded as a very good and dedicated teacher, who challenged her students to do their best. Mildred was known as a kind, generous, courteous person, who tried to please those around her. When someone new moved to town, she often welcomed them with a plate of cookies. She also often took food to those in need. Mildred was also known to be a bit stubborn. An expression that Mildred often used was, “Whatever anybody wants to do” (and then, “but my choice is….”) After retiring from teaching, Mildred volunteered at and was later employed by Nishna Productions in Shenandoah. While there, Mildred started music classes for the clients and originated and directed the Nishna Production Singers – a group of men, who performed musical programs through the area. She also worked at Marie’s Clothing Store in Hamburg. It was necessary for Mildred to leave her home in Farragut in November 2002. She resided at Fair Oaks Residential Care in Shenandoah until July 2010. After a short stay at Gardenview Care Center in Shenandoah, Mildred moved to Topeka Adult Care/Oakley Place in Topeka, Kansas in January 2011, where she was closer to her daughter Wendee. Wherever she lived, Mildred was known as being very sweet, appreciative and polite. She was loved by those who cared for her with professionalism, kindness and compassion. We are thankful for those wonderful caregivers. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Wayne Polk; husbands, Wendell Beam and Henry Elliott; son, Robert Elliott; granddaughter, Sheryl Mainquist; sisters, Mary Nenneman and Barbara Shull; a brother, Charles Polk; nephews, Scott Brown, Jack Nenneman, Kim Polk and Roger Henderson; brothers-in-law, Leroy Nenneman and Ben Shull; and sister-in-law, Erma Faye Polk. Survivors include her sister, Bonnie (Leland) Brown; children, Wendee (Doug) McVicker, Gregg Beam (Donella Pauli), Henry Elliott, Howard (Pat) Elliott, Jane (Luther) Thompson and Harriette Elliott; daughter-in-law, Mildred Lea Elliott; grandchildren, Mitch (Paula) McVicker, Andrea (David) Lee, Ronda (Curtis) Woods, Steve Elliott, Susan Straight, Ann Elliott, Doug (Jenny) Thompson, Mark (Patty) Thompson, Susan (Bob) Gardner, Michael Elliott, Matthew Elliott, David Elliott, Judy (Jim) Slater, Jane (Martin) McDaugh, Danny (Mitze) Elliott; 24 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mildred passed away on Tuesday morning, October 6, 2015 in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 96 years and one month. Mildred experienced many joys in her life. She also faced many sorrows and challenges, as we all do. However, she pressed on and didn’t dwell on her problems. Mildred was a devout student of the Bible, as evidenced by the many Bible verses she marked as being helpful and meaningful to her. Mildred’s steadfast faith in God helped her persevere, and gave her emotional and physical strength to carry on. We miss her already and we will continue to miss her forever. We are grieving, but knowing that she is in a better place. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Farragut United Methodist Church with Pastor Bruce Hauswirth and Pastor Fred Bryson officiating. Burial was in the Riverton Cemetery at Riverton, Iowa. Visitation with the family present took place on Saturday morning, October 10 from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Memorials were suggested to the Farragut United Methodist Church or the Farragut Alumni Scholarship Fund. Online remembrances or condolences can be shared at www.kirschfuneral.com. The Kirsch Funeral Chapel of Shenandoah was in charge of arrangements.

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Mildred Maxine Polk Elliott's memorial is located at: Riverton Cemetery, Riverton, Fremont County, USA.
When did Mildred Maxine Polk Elliott death?
Mildred Maxine Polk Elliott death on 6 Oct 2015 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 40.6768990
Longitude: -95.5697021

Family Members:

Parent

Wayne W Polk

(1889 - 1954)

Naomi Merle Howard Polk

(1890 - 1972)

Spouse

Wendell Eugene Beam

(1914 - 1949)

Siblings

Charles H Polk

(1917 - 2010)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverton Cemetery
Riverton, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6768990, -95.5697021

2. Redd Cemetery
Riverton, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6941986, -95.6157990

3. Lovelady Cemetery
Washington Township, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6833300, -95.6263900

4. Means Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6716700, -95.6336000

5. Utterback Cemetery
Riverton, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6278000, -95.5681000

6. Buckham Cemetery
Washington Township, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6859000, -95.6336000

7. Frost Cemetery
Hamburg, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6666700, -95.6474900

8. Fremont County Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7139015, -95.6410980

9. Mount Olive Cemetery
Hamburg, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5938721, -95.5939484

10. Sidney Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7433014, -95.6425018

11. Benson Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7222200, -95.6669400

12. Baker Family Cemetery
Hamburg, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6791730, -95.6869700

13. Beehive Cemetery
Washington Township, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5918740, -95.6087003

14. Hamburg Cemetery
Hamburg, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6178017, -95.6596985

15. Farragut Cemetery
Farragut, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7352982, -95.4781036

16. Rector Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7083300, -95.6836100

17. Saint Marys Cemetery
Hamburg, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6166992, -95.6622009

18. Slusher Cemetery
Hamburg, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6420200, -95.6826600

19. Wagner Cemetery
Randolph, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7722900, -95.5613900

20. Brown Cemetery
Washington Township, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6794014, -95.7031021

21. Abshire Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7666700, -95.6586100

22. Union Cemetery
Rock Port, Atchison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5685000, -95.6110000

23. Chambers Cemetery
Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7863998, -95.5083008

24. Grandview Cemetery
Sidney Township, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7353400, -95.7086300