Mildred Jerrine Ord

MADISON-Mildred Jerrine Ord, age 92, passed away peacefully at Wynwood Assisted Living on Friday, November 21, 2014. Her only surviving child, Cheryl, was at her side. She had been under the tender care of Agrace HospiceCare. Mildred was born in Viroqua on September 12, 1922, to Gilbert and Laura Nelson. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1940, where she had been active in sports and music. She moved to Milwaukee, then to Southern California where she worked in a defense plant for two years before returning to Viroqua. Mildred was married to Elam Ord, and the family moved to Washington State in 1949, where he owned a grain business. They spent summers in Yellowstone and took trips through the Western US, often with five children, a dog and trailer in tow. In 1960, the family moved to Southern California. She and her husband divorced, and she later became a successful real estate agent and broker. She became an active member in her church and started a homeless feeding program, a singles group and counseled women who suffered domestic abuse. Upon retirement, Mildred moved to Madison. She was an active member of Blackhawk Church and was involved in many church activities. She enjoyed travel to many states and Europe. She was an avid swimmer, loved dancing, golf, and remained active in sports, continuing to swim until two years ago. Mildred was predeceased by her son, Michael; daughter, Laurie, and her brother Fred. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Ord,of New Hope, PA.; step son Larry Ord of Essex, CA.; stepdaughter Jeanne Welton of Corona Del Mar, CA.; granddaughter Amber Ord of Petaluma, CA.; step grandson Stephan Ord and family of Mountain View, CA., numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; sisters, Eleanor Strang of Richland Center, Barbara (Chuck) Morkri of Verona and Pat (Dick) Johnson of Madison, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial service will be held at BLACKHAWK CHURCH, 9620 Brader Way, Middleton (off of Mineral Point Road) at 1 PM on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Interment will be in Viroqua Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Dane County Food Pantry or the Single Women’s Shelter of the Salvation Army Dane County. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Avenue (608)831-6761