In Memory Of
Mildred Emilybirdsall Wilber
Mildred Emilybirdsall Wilber
d. October 3, 2011
Mildred Emily Birdsall Wilber
October 3, 2011
Mildred Emily Birdsall Wilber began her life on October 9, 1928 in Gilbertsville, NY (Otsego County). She was the 6th child, of 10, born to Alice Minerva Day and John Gadsby Birdsall. She is predecreased by her parents as well as her siblings John Sumner, Howard, Beulah, Helen, Sumner (Sam), and Robert.
When asked what she always wanted to be when she grew up, her answer was sincere and simple... a wife and mother. On August 12, 1944, at Goodyear Lake, Meg married her brother's best friend, Stanley H. Wilber. Their legendary love was nurtured with an abundance of mutual respect for one another that carried them through the next 67 years. Her dream came true as she mothered 7 children. Donna Decker (Paul), Stanley Jr. (Kathleen), John (Georgianna), Debra Lesko, Jeffrey (Mary), Dianne Nagy, and Denise Kulpa (Tim). With 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren to follow, she became the matriarch to an enormous amount of love. Meg felt her greatest accomplishment in life was her marriage and family. They were her everything and the center of her life. Meg had a genuine and adventurous passion for travel that lead her to places in the Western states, the Carribean, and Florida. The Grand Tetons in Wyoming became her favorite. The love of the West captured her early in life. She made over 40 trips there, generously sharing that passion with as many as she could by taking them with her. Even traveling around the country there was, and always will be, a piece of her heart left in the Butternut Valley. Her trips "home" to visit family and friends were very dear to her. Laughing and reminiscing about days long gone, brought so much happiness to her. An avid reader and subscriber of The Gazette kept her connected to her roots, especially when she was no longer able to make the trips back. Along with daily calls to and from her seven children; music, bird watching, gardening, boating, and word search puzzles were incorporated into her everyday life. It was an ordinary day to walk into her home and hear Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald, Matovani, or Sinatra playing on the stereo. Meg was easy to please with a nice visit, a few laughs, a little wine, and some cheese and crackers. She was so proud of her husband's accomplishments and had supported his career. She carried an attitude with her that every success her children or grandchildren had was a success for her as well. The pride she had for all of them was always overflowing. They moved many times during their life together to places such as Gilbertsville, Morris, Washington Mills, New Hartford, Liverpool, and North Syracuse. With each move, they made connections and lasting friends . She was so blessed and happy to have had a last visit with two of her surviving siblings, Doris Manley and Richard Birdsall a few weeks ago. Also surviving is her brother John Birdsall. The happiness continued with an early birthday celebration surrounded by her family the day before her passing. She passed peacefully during the early morning hours of October 3, 2011.
Eighty three years of life is difficult to summarize in such a brief way. Mountains of memories were created and stored within each one of us. She gently touched all with her love and laughter. To know that she is now part of a greater world that we can not even begin to imagine, is faith that we are all still connected. She is now part of every peony that blooms and every humming bird that flies. She helped build a foundation of love that will continue to multiply and bind it's self to all things good. May her soul grow stronger and deeper in the infiniteness of time. That the love, laughter, and strength of her family be her enduring memorial and testament to her selfless devotion. May Stan's broken heart find a way to heal and continue to beat strong until they are reunited again. And may all those who survive her, feel her spirit flourish and gain new life with every smile given, every memory shared, and all thoughts of genuine love.
Service will be 11:00 AM on Friday at Liverpool First Presbyterian Church. There will be no calling hours.
Contributions in her memory can be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018 or www.parkinson.org.
October 3, 2011
Mildred Emily Birdsall Wilber began her life on October 9, 1928 in Gilbertsville, NY (Otsego County). She was the 6th child, of 10, born to Alice Minerva Day and John Gadsby Birdsall. She is predecreased by her parents as well as her siblings John Sumner, Howard, Beulah, Helen, Sumner (Sam), and Robert.
When asked what she always wanted to be when she grew up, her answer was sincere and simple... a wife and mother. On August 12, 1944, at Goodyear Lake, Meg married her brother's best friend, Stanley H. Wilber. Their legendary love was nurtured with an abundance of mutual respect for one another that carried them through the next 67 years. Her dream came true as she mothered 7 children. Donna Decker (Paul), Stanley Jr. (Kathleen), John (Georgianna), Debra Lesko, Jeffrey (Mary), Dianne Nagy, and Denise Kulpa (Tim). With 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren to follow, she became the matriarch to an enormous amount of love. Meg felt her greatest accomplishment in life was her marriage and family. They were her everything and the center of her life. Meg had a genuine and adventurous passion for travel that lead her to places in the Western states, the Carribean, and Florida. The Grand Tetons in Wyoming became her favorite. The love of the West captured her early in life. She made over 40 trips there, generously sharing that passion with as many as she could by taking them with her. Even traveling around the country there was, and always will be, a piece of her heart left in the Butternut Valley. Her trips "home" to visit family and friends were very dear to her. Laughing and reminiscing about days long gone, brought so much happiness to her. An avid reader and subscriber of The Gazette kept her connected to her roots, especially when she was no longer able to make the trips back. Along with daily calls to and from her seven children; music, bird watching, gardening, boating, and word search puzzles were incorporated into her everyday life. It was an ordinary day to walk into her home and hear Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald, Matovani, or Sinatra playing on the stereo. Meg was easy to please with a nice visit, a few laughs, a little wine, and some cheese and crackers. She was so proud of her husband's accomplishments and had supported his career. She carried an attitude with her that every success her children or grandchildren had was a success for her as well. The pride she had for all of them was always overflowing. They moved many times during their life together to places such as Gilbertsville, Morris, Washington Mills, New Hartford, Liverpool, and North Syracuse. With each move, they made connections and lasting friends . She was so blessed and happy to have had a last visit with two of her surviving siblings, Doris Manley and Richard Birdsall a few weeks ago. Also surviving is her brother John Birdsall. The happiness continued with an early birthday celebration surrounded by her family the day before her passing. She passed peacefully during the early morning hours of October 3, 2011.
Eighty three years of life is difficult to summarize in such a brief way. Mountains of memories were created and stored within each one of us. She gently touched all with her love and laughter. To know that she is now part of a greater world that we can not even begin to imagine, is faith that we are all still connected. She is now part of every peony that blooms and every humming bird that flies. She helped build a foundation of love that will continue to multiply and bind it's self to all things good. May her soul grow stronger and deeper in the infiniteness of time. That the love, laughter, and strength of her family be her enduring memorial and testament to her selfless devotion. May Stan's broken heart find a way to heal and continue to beat strong until they are reunited again. And may all those who survive her, feel her spirit flourish and gain new life with every smile given, every memory shared, and all thoughts of genuine love.
Service will be 11:00 AM on Friday at Liverpool First Presbyterian Church. There will be no calling hours.
Contributions in her memory can be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018 or www.parkinson.org.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
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