Emily Upham
Emily Upham, 94, Mandan, died November 12, 2011 at Medcenter One Hospital, Bismarck.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Reverend Lee Herberg officiating. Burial will be at Fairhill Cemetery in Flasher at 4:00 pm.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan, and continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
Emily was born November 25, 1916 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Jacob and Marie (Bauer) Wolfe. She attended schools in Minnesota and Shields, ND. On February 25, 1937 Emily married Eugene Upham in McIntosh, SD. They lived in Shields until 1951 when they moved to Flasher where she worked as a Postal Clerk for 23 years. Eugene died August 28, 1980. In 1987, Emily moved to Mandan where she was active with several organizations. She was a member of the Eagles, Moose, Miriam Circle, Golden Age Advisory Board, and RSVP. Emily enjoyed traveling and took many bus tour trips. She loved bowling, dancing, doing volunteer work, and playing cards, especially Bunco and Pinochle. She was a loving and caring woman whose children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren were most dear to her.
Survivors include one son, Lee (Evelyn) Upham, Lakewood, CO; two daughters, Judy (Gerald) Whiteman, St. Cloud, MN, Sharon (Arnold) Meyer, Mandan; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; sister, Emma Haider, Mandan; brothers, Guff Wolfe, Sheboygan, WI and Henry Wolfe, Racine, WI; and sisters-in-law, Gladys Morgen and Betty Wolfe, both of Mandan.
Emily was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eugene; daughter, Deloris Wright; son, Wayne Upham; sister, Marie Herzog; brothers, Alex and John Wolfe; and a brother-in-law, Tony Haider.
The family wants to give special thanks to Medcenter One Dialysis staff and Primrose Retirement Home staff for their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the donor’s choice in memory of Emily.
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by Jeff & Mary Dillman
On November 15, 2011
We loved seeing Emily, she was such a beautiful and kind person. I know she will be greatly missed by all her friends and family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
by Wanda Canada-Dalton
On November 15, 2011
I have fond memories of Emily during my time in Flasher when we bowled together and had many conversations over a cup of coffee. We didn’t see each other as often after we both moved away however when we did we would alway have plenty to visit about. I would see Emily and Emma out and about during rummage sale season and at various other festivities. I so enjoyed seeing her and like so many we always talked about getting together and we did a few times but not often enough as Emily was a delight to be around and a positive influence to all who knew her. I will miss you Emily and will look forward to seeing you in Heaven someday.
by Vern & Bonnie Frederick
On November 15, 2011
We extend our sympathy to Lee, Judy and Sharon, and to all of the ex-
tended family of Emily. We are sorry we weren’t able to attend the services this afternoon…but want you to know that we were honored to
have known both Emily and Gene. They will be missed by all of you and
us, but we are grateful for the memories of them. Care and Prayers to
all of you.
by Debra LaDuke
On November 16, 2011
My heart felt prayers go out to all the family members of Emily. She was my mom’s best friend. I apologize for not attending her funneral. I had too many patients scheduled to change them all.
Love,
Deb LaDuke