Dec. 13, 1925 - Mar. 24, 2017
Date of Service: Mar. 30, 2017
Mildred Mackie Wolf
BURLEY -- Mildred Mackie Wolf, age 91, of Burley, passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2017, at Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley, surrounded by her family.
Mildred was the only child born to Elmer and Annie Novosel Mackie. She was born Dec. 13, 1925, in Elkol, Wyo., where her father worked in the mine, and her mother ran the company store and local post office.
In 1937, at the age of 12, she moved with her parents and the Mike Novosel family to Declo, Idaho, where they purchased the Anthony Snyder farm and restaurant. She had a close-knit family of uncles, aunts and cousins.
She attended grade school at Declo and Junior and Senior High School in Burley, where she graduated in 1945. In 1946, Mildred attended St. Mary’s College in South Bend, Ind.,Woodbury College in Los Angeles, Calif., and Albion State Normal School, where she earned her teachers certificate.
Mildred married Tad B. Wolf on Aug. 2, 1947, in Burley. Together they raised their five children in Burley.
Mildred had a strong faith in the Catholic religion and was a devoted member throughout her life.
Mildred was a beautiful person both inside and out. She was always happy and had a positive attitude. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, niece and friend to all. She was thoughtful, kind and compassionate. Mildred cared for her mother, her uncles and her son Vincent during their illnesses, and she did so with no complaints or regrets. She was a wonderful cook and hostess and everyone was always welcome in her home. Thank you Mom for all the life lessons you taught us. Thank you for all the happy and wonderful memories of all the holiday dinners and parties you hosted at your home on Burton Ave. Thank you for being the role model of what a kind, compassionate, loving and caring mother should be. We all love you and will miss you very much.
Mildred is survived by her two sons, Doug (LaUna) Wolf, and Chris (Shawna) Wolf, both of Hope, Idaho; one daughter, Therese Wolf, of Meridian, Idaho; one daughter-in-law, Pam B. Wolf of Los Angeles, Calif; and the John and (Becky) Novosel family, who were also considered her children; five grandchildren, Michelle (Jason) Hurley of Maple Valley, Wash., Damon (Sheree) Wolf of Santa Monica, Calif., Jeremy Wolf of Powell, Wyo., Tara (Jay) Vavrek, and Kelly (Sara) Wolf, both of Boise, Idaho; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Tad B. Wolf; two sons, Gregory Wolf and Vincent Wolf; and one beloved grandson, Chad B. Wolf.
The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, 1601 Oakley Ave., in Burley, with Father Julio Vicente as celebrant.
A vigil for family and friends will be held at 10:00 a.m. with recitation of the Rosary beginning at 10:30 a.m. both prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery.
The family would like to extend their special thanks to Hector and Lucy Medina, Dr. Wendell Wells and the ICU staff at Cassia Regional Hospital for the loving care they gave to Mildred.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.
