Mildred "Millie" Elaine Lovdahl (DeLapp)
August 18, 1924 ~ April 22, 2023
Age 98, formerly of St. Mary’s Point, MN & Anchorage, AK. Loving Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 22, 2023.
Preceded in death by husband, Robert “Bud”; daughter, Donna Morgan; grandson, Chad Hansen; parents, Revae & Mildred DeLapp; brother, Revae DeLapp Jr.; son-in-law, Dennis Leong. Survived by children, Karen Leong of Pearl City, HI, Renee (Roger) Hansen of Forest Lake, MN, Robert “Bob” of Anchorage, AK, Bill (Beth) of St. Cloud, MN, John (Trina) of Anchorage, AK; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
Millie graduated from Crosby Ironton High School in 1942. From there she went to Normal Training for one year to become a school teacher for a one room schoolhouse. She taught 8 grades at the Crosby Ironton schoolhouse.
In 1947 she married the love of her life, Robert “Bud” Lovdahl. They enjoyed 68 years of marriage until Bud’s passing in 2016. They lived in St. Mary’s Point, MN from 1951 – 1973 then moved to Anchorage, AK from 1973-2018 and then Millie returned to MN after Bud’s death, moving to Forest Lake in 2019 until her passing.
Millie enjoyed sewing, embroidery, reading and baking. Her chocolate chip cookies were a favorite and the recipe has been passed down & made by sons, daughters & grandchildren. She also frequently made other baked goodies as well as her weekly batches of bread and rolls from scratch. She also loved to go for walks with her friends. Always a hockey mom, she enjoyed going to her 3 sons games as well as her grandsons games throughout their high school years.
Millie was passionate about volunteering. She volunteered at the Gilded Cage & Performing Arts Center in Anchorage, AK. She also was very involved within her church, St. John United Methodist Church in Anchorage, AK.
Private family service.
Q: What was one of your favorite qualities of Mildred?
A: Always took time to listen to me and often give me wonderful advice! A true friend!
A true friend!
I very much enjoyed my conversations w/my neighbor Millie, when I drove her to/from church. She had so many great stories and love of her family.
Q: What was Mildred really good at?
A: Millie I remember you so well. On the days you came to our office we always looked forward to seeing you. Your smile enhanced our day! Thank you for trusting us and have a good journey. Dr. Thomas Rumreich, DDS, and staff. ❤️
Thank you.
She sounds like she was a wonderful gal. So sorry for your family’s loss.
I have so many fond childhood memories of Millie, Bud and their older children. Mom and Millie were best friends and I was one of their first baby sitters. I watched their their Boston Bull Terrier at the same time. Those ladies were special.