Mildred “Millie” Desjardine was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on May 18, 1937, to Rudolf and Lydia Jesske. She started life on a farm northeast of Richmound, Saskatchewan and then later in her childhood moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Millie taught school in Alberta, Indiana and Ontario before settling on a small farm near Grand Bend with her beloved husband Morley in 1971. She loved her family and friends and brought laughter into their lives. She was an exceptional host to their guests and held a deep faith in Jesus. She suffered a stroke in 2021 and spent the last two years of her life at AgeCare in Parkhill. She passed away on April 4, 2024 in her 87th year.
Mildred leaves to cherish her memory, her two sons: Richard Desjardine (Kathryn), Ken Desjardine (Aimee), and five grandchildren: Evan (Kayla), Marissa, Samara, Toben and Ali. Millie is also survived by her sisters-in-law Evelyn Krueger, Emma Jesske, Arlene Jesske and brothers-in-law Stan Desjardine (Patricia) and Fred Desjardine (Marlene). Remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families.
Millie was predeceased by her loving husband Morley (2020), parents Rudolf and Lydia Jesske; in-laws Howard and Wilma Desjardine; sisters Ida Pudwell, Edna Burkart and Elma Herrmann; brothers Adolf Jesske, Henry Jesske, Albert Jesske, Reinhold Jesske, Edwin Jesske, Emil Jesske, Harvey Jesske and Raymond Jesske; brothers-in-law Louis Hoffmann, Albert Burkart, Dan Pudwell, Albert Herrmann, Arthur Krueger; sisters-in-law Elma Jesske, Martha Jesske and Ruth Jesske.
Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation on Tuesday April 9, 2024 from 6 – 8pm. The Celebration of Life will be held at the New Life Community Church, 4 Gill Rd, Grand Bend, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 2pm with visitation from 1 to 2pm. Pastor Frank Struth Officiant. Interment Grand Bend Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to the New Life Community Church, Grand Bend would be appreciated by the family.
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Katrina
Sorry for your loss.
I remember her when I went to the church and they did sunday school
Karn Durdin
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Millie. She was such a kind, loving person. Millie and family always showed that kindness to everyone. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton
Charla Chilver
My first memory of Auntie Millie is finding out she really wasn’t my Aunt. Eventually Uncle Morley would change that.
Aunt Millie was do it NOW, She sewed and sowed, She drove a fancy yellow car and the tractor. She was a crafter, from Christmas decorations to oil paintings.
She could cook, and bake and throw a meal together in minutes. A very fine hostess.
Dear Ken and Aimee, Richard and Kathryn you had an amazing Mom.
We share your loss,
Evan & Kayla, Marissa, Samara, Tobin and Allie I am so sorry for the loss of your grandma. You were her delight.
Tammi Yeoman
My condolences to Mildreds Family, she will be missed I was blessed to know Millie she was a loving and caring person.
paula coeck
my deepest condolences on your loss of Millie,I have a lot of great memories of couples club and our little play group we
had for our children when they were little babies
Paula Coeck
Carol Nicholson
Family, Church family: Sending my heartfelt thoughts of sympathy and thanking God for precious memories of many years of fellowship with Millie in the family of God. I have been richly blessed!
Carol Nicholson, Port Alice BC
Steve & Jeannette Stellingwerff
Condolences to the family.
May God, family and friends be your comfort. Sorry we can’t be with you at the memorial and service.
Jeannette and Steve stellingwerff
Kerri Gingerich
Richard and Family, I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Sincere sympathy to each of Millie’s family. She was such a lovely lady and had such a strong faith.
Praying for God’s peace, comfort and strength for each of you.
Joyce Bryans
Growing up going to the cottage at Francis Lake was my teenage years. Millie was a beautiful soul who always allowed us to do silly and crazy things while we were there. I send my most sincerest condolences to Richard and Ken and all their families. May you know comfort and joy as you celebrate her.
Joyce
Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family Millie was a caring and loving lady always had a smile so sorry.
Linda & Jim Dietrich
Kim
So sorry for your loss
Aunty always had a permanent smile on her face . She was always a great storyteller ! My girls still have find memories of her bear hunt story
Love Kim (Jesske) Gary Franz and family