Mildred Sedona Sinclair

Mildred Sedona (Bartlett) Sinclair was born January 6, 1922, in Cleveland township, MN, to Frederick John and Ida Anna Wilhemena (Gierke) Bartlett. She was the second of 11 children. When she was five, her family moved to St. Peter, MN, where she attended school and graduated high school in 1940. When WWII began, she moved to Los Angeles and worked at Douglas Aircraft as a "Rosie the Riveter". When the War ended, she worked for Bell Telephone Company; first in Los Angeles, then Minneapolis and lastly, Seattle, for a total of seven years. She married Herbert Sinclair on July 7, 1951, in Seattle, WA. Daughters, Patricia and Bonita, were born there. In 1957, Herbert was transferred to Wenatchee by the Washington State Patrol. Mildred worked part-time at Sears and Miller's Department Store when her children were younger. When they were in school, she worked at the Wenatchee Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross for seven years, the Chelan County Assessor's office for three years, was the Owl Drug bookkeeper for five years and Chelan Douglas United Way bookkeeper for seven years. She concluded her working days as part time bookkeeper for Silk Screen Printers and Holland Machine Co. In 1964, sweet Cheryl became a member of the Sinclair family and Mildred enjoyed having a new daughter. Mildred was generous and had a servant's heart, volunteering for Blue Birds, Campfire Girls, Sunday School, and local school classes where their girls attended. She's volunteered for Mustard Seed, Adult Respite Care, and in the office of churches she attended. She had been a member of Grace Lutheran Church since 1996. Mildred belonged to Toastmistress, (ITC), Chelan Douglas Republican Women, Rock Island Women's Golf, and Wenatchee Credit Women. Mildred was Charter President of Wenatchee Valley Lions and for over 30 years, was a member of Birthday Club, a closely knit group of friends and she was the last surviving member. She loved and enjoyed her grandchildren, playing 'Happy Birthday' for them no matter where they lived. She called, put the receiver on her organ and played. She liked reading, traveling, (especially cruises), golfing, playing pinochle, and a trip to a casino now and then. She enjoyed symphony music, taking in the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, often with a grandchild at her side. She and friends made many spring trips to Benaroya Hall in her later years. Mildred is survived by her husband, Herbert of the home; daughters, Patricia (Ken) Bossen of Wenatchee, Bonita Nicolas of Fairfield, ME and Cheryl (Cliff) Hickson of Anchorage, AK; sisters, Betty Hager and Bonnie Luskey and brothers, Tom Bartlett and Jerry Bartlett, all of Minnesota; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She also has many nieces and nephews, including special niece, Laurie (Mark) Preston of Wenatchee. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Margaret Kinney and Beatrice Evelyn; brothers, Kenneth, Donald, Allen and Lyle Bartlett; and great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Lynn Young. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington Street, Wenatchee. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Special Gifts/Memorials in the name of Mildred Sinclair. Mildred's life demonstrated love. She was generous, loving, caring, wise, humble, fair and had a great sense of fun and humor. She will be truly missed and long remembered.

Mildred Sedona Sinclair

January 6, 1922 - May 15, 2012