Mildred Reiman started a new journey Dec. 26, 2006. Her entire family was present. She taught her children the joy of life, that differences are good and near the end she was able to teach us the dignity of dying. It was a divine blessing to have her as a mother. She was an excellent teacher, wrote mystical narratives, was a great mathematician, loved skiing, knew the definition of unconditional love, was a superb gardener, a good friend and possessed a zany cosmic sense of humor.
Mildred was born Aug. 22, 1919, in Watertown, S.D. She was the youngest of eight sisters and two brothers. She loved and cared for many of her family members throughout her life.
After graduating from Teachers College in 1938 and teaching for two years in Minnesota, she moved to Seattle to work for Boeing during World War II. There she met Otto Reiman. They were married and moved to Dryden, Wash., where they owned and operated an apple orchard. Mildred had a green thumb and loved the art of growing and being outdoors. In Dryden, her three children were born, Ananda Kriya, Cathy Lind (Edward), and Sherry Pfaeflle. She continued to be active in her children's education and was an active member of the Democratic League of Women's Voters and the Unitarian Church. She was a woman way beyond her time. All her children's friends realized this, and she became a second mother to many. She loved Bob Dylan before he was even known to the masses.
Mildred and family moved to Wenatchee, Wash., in 1962. She worked hard as an accounting expert and was admired by all her employers. She was at that time raising her children on her own.
In 1985 she moved to Hailey, Idaho, to be near her children and new granddaughter, Kim Lind. Some years later she was blessed with another granddaughter, Tori Pfaeflle. She enjoyed hearing about their endeavors more than anything else. She was able to tell them some great stories from the past.
She is survived by her three children, two granddaughters and a stepson, Russ Wohlers, who was as much a part of her family way before his father and Millie were married. She will be missed by so many people that she has touched—especially her best friend and niece, Leone Reiman, of Cannon Beach, Ore. Together they knew the secrets of the world.
She entered Blaine Manor a few years ago as her health would not let her be as independent as she would have liked. Her family would like to thank the professionals at Blaine Manor for the last few days of her life. They respected her wishes and were there to care for her. Their compassion will never be forgotten. Any gifts should be sent to Blaine Manor nursing home.
There will be a family celebration in the spring near the ocean and mountains on the West Coast.
