Mildred Shay Loder was born Saturday, April 8, 1916 in Stoneham, Massachusetts .
she died Friday, November 26, 1999. her recorded age was 83.
Mildred Shay Loder was born 4/8/1916 in stoneham, Mass. to Thomas and EthelLezette Shay. After a long and courageous struggle against Parkinson Disease,Mildred passed away November 26, 1999. Preceded in death by brothers Arthurand Franklin she is survived by brother Donald and his wife Mary-Effie Shay.Mildred was active in girls sports in Stoneham High School. She was captain andgoalie of the varsity field hockey team. She attended the Lawrence MemorialSchool of Nursing in Medford, MA. After earning her R.N. degree she continuedon the hospital staff and became assistant to the head surgical nurse. On 9/17/39 she married Dwight Loder, a student at Boston University School of Theology. From 1939-1955 together they served parishes in North Towanda, PA. Bloomfield"PA, and the Hennepin Ave. Methodist Church in Minneapolis, MN. She was an active member of the Women's Society of Christian Service, a loving mother, and a strong support to her husband's ministry. In 1955 Mildred and Dwight moved their family to Evanston, IL., to "head up Garrett Theololgical Seminary. She actively supported her three children, Ruth Ann, William Thomas, and Dwight David in all of their pursuits. She served as P.T.A. president of Evanston Townshilp High School, president of her P.E.O. chapter, and frequently entertained,"Church. During this period of their lives, they traveled world wide serving the World Methodist Council. They traveled extensively representing Educational Opportunities of Lakeland, Fla. While in Ohio she gave much time and effort to Riverside Methodist Hospital"Sewing Guild, and the Crescendo Unit of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra women's organization, a well as her many church related activities. Grandmother of 6 granchildren, Deborah Lynn and James Scott, children of Ruth Ann & Jim Burnecke of Dallas, TX; David"Brian & Michael Joth, children of Bill & Mary Jo Loder of Fairfax, VA.; Brent David & Bradley William, children of David & Beverly Loader of Walnut Creek, CA. 3 great-grandchildren; Caroline & Catherine, twin daughters of Deborah & Craig Beneke Dallas, TX.