Mildred Schooling
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Funeral services for Mildred McElwain Schooling, 100, Kansas City, Missouri, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at the Country Club Christian Church in Kansas City, MO. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Cameron Memory Gardens in Cameron, MO. She died on Friday evening, February 26, 2010 at the Brighton Gardens in Prairie Village.
She was born on July 27, 1909 in DeKalb County, Missouri, the daughter of Charles L. and Maude Lucas McElwain. She was a graduate of the University of Kansas with a teaching degree.
Mrs. Schooling was a retired school teacher and had taught 2nd grade at Barstow School in Kansas City for 17 years, before retiring in 1976. She earlier taught in the Kansas City School district and the Amity, Missouri school district. During World War II, she served as a volunteer with the American Red Cross.
She was a member of the Country Club Christian Church, the Christian Women’s Fellowship, and the United Methodist Women. She was formerly president of Circle #3 at the church as well as the Tri-C’s Sunday School Class, leader of the 50/50 Sunday school class and the sewing ministry. She was also a member of the GI Chapter of the PEO Sisterhood, the Spice Group, a former docent at Wornall House in Kansas City, MO, served for Cancer Action and for over 20 years, she was a volunteer at Kaleidoscope at Hallmark’s Crown Center.
She was married to James F. Schooling on August 1, 1941 in Tucson, AZ. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1977.
Survivors include two daughters, JoAnn Schooling Sims Gillula and husband Jim, of Alexandria, VA, Linda Schooling Kekina and husband Mitchell, of Aiea, Hawaii. She is also survived by three grandchildren; Kelly Sims Gallagher, Colin J. Sims, Leimomi Dierks and three great grandchildren; Kekua Dierks, Theodore Gallagher and Estelle Gallagher.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in her name to the Country Club Christian Church or to Barstow School and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th St., Lawrence, KS 66044.
My dears cousins, I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Mildred. I loved her almost as much as my own mother and feel a great loss. I do have some wonderful memories of her and they will have to keep me going. You both were angels in the way you took care of her and I’m sure there will be a big hole in your lives now. But she is with her brother and parents now and they will take over for you. I love you, Elaine
I am saddend by the news of Mildred’s death. I have very fond memories of visiting Mildred’s home when I was young and playing with JoAnn and Linda. She always made us feel so welcomed. Mildred was my dad’s favorite cousin and he always spoke so fondly of her and had wonderful stories to tell of their childhood. She will be missed. Cheryl
JoAnn, Linda and families,
I am saddened to learn that your Mom has left us here on earth but happy that I know where she is. I am priviledged to have been in the McElwain family and to have known her so well. She will be missed.
Aunt Mildred has always reminded me of summer days along the river in Evergreen.
She always had a smile for me and a brilliant story that would engage my imagination. I am so thankful that she was able to meet my two girls at her 95th birthday. I will always cherish her memory and will miss her dearly.
Until we meet again, be at peace.
I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to meet Mildred, and that she was able to be present at the wedding of JoAnn and Jim last July. She certainly leaves with a wonderful record of love and service to her family and the community. I pray that God blesses her family and friends with comfort and peace. Emily
As I recall, JoAnn, you and I played a two-piano number under the direction of Mrs. Blim at a little concert hall downstairs at Ward Parkway Shopping Center around 1965 or so. That was probably my only contact with the Schooling Family, but I did want to extend to you and your family my condolences concerning the loss of your mother. Regardless of age or condition, it’s tough to say goodbye to a parent. Even though our memories of each other are limited, I did want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I was thrilled that I got to see her last May at Barstow. What a great lady and teacher. She was absolutely one of my favorites at Barstow and everyone has always had a nice word to say about her. I can still remember her encouraging me with my drawing and art. She always made me feel special in what must have been a difficult year since it was the first year she had boys in the classroom. That was 48 years ago. I know you and your family will miss her greatly.
I was saddened to learn that Mildred had passed on. I felt it a great privilege to know her and have the times together when I was in the sewing group. We are in Chicago as our daughter had a baby Feb 18 so will not be able to attend the services. Our thoughts are with Linda and JoAnne ad the rest of the family. Mildred was a lovely lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
JoAnn & Linda,
I’m so happy that I attended your Mom’s 100th. She was quite a woman and certainly lived a very full and wonderful like. She was always one of my favorites.
Love,
Carolyn
JoAnn and Linda, I was so very sorry to hear of Mildred’s passing. Her wonderful life of service,as an educator and volunteer, speaks volumes about the size of her heart and loving spirit. She was an inspiration to us all. I will always cherish the memories of visits to her home as a child. Our dad, Robby McElwain, counted her as one of his favorite cousins and she was loved by all of us. I will miss her.
JoAnn and Linda, I was so very sorry to hear of Mildred’s passing. Her wonderful life of service,as an educator and volunteer, speaks volumes about the size of her heart and loving spirit. She was an inspiration to us all. I will always cherish the memories of visits to her home as a child. Our dad, Robby McElwain, counted her as one of his favorite cousins and she was loved by all of us. I will miss her.
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort and hope in the Bible’s promise, “Your dead ones will live. . . . They will rise up.” –Isaiah 26:19 The Bible teaches that man was not created by God to die, but death came about as a result of sin, way back in the Garden of Eden. –Romans 5:12. So even though death has afflicted mankind down to our day, God promises to undo the effects of death and even do away with death itself. Please read this for yourself at Revelation 21:3, 4. What a wonderful hope is presented in God’s Word. . . being able to live right here on earth in paradisaic conditions with our loved ones beside us. –Psalms 37:29 It is our hope that reading these scriptures will comfort you during this time of loss.