Hilda Victoria Meeves Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Memorials to the church or Bennington Rescue Squad Hilda Victoria Sandstrom Meeves was born on the family farm October 1, 1922 near Mondamin, Iowa to Victor and Minnie (Hansen) Sandstrom. As a young girl, Hilda was active on the family farm and learned to cook, garden, sew and quilt. She attended grade school at Herring country school and graduated from Mondamin High School in 1939. Hilda went on to study at Iowa State Teachers College, earning her teaching credentials. She was baptized in the Magnolia Lutheran Church. After her schooling, Hilda taught at Herring grade school. In 1942, Hilda traveled to California to work at the Ship Building Yards in the Hiring Hall for three years. Upon returning to the Midwest, she worked in Omaha for a construction company as the bookkeeper. Hilda married Wilfred Meeves on February 17, 1951 at First Lutheran Church in Omaha and they were blessed with three daughters: Kristi, Janet and Vicki. Hilda and Wilfred raised their daughters on their family farm north of Bennington. Hilda became a farm wife, enjoying cooking, gardening, sewing and helping Wilfred with the farm work. They enjoyed dances at Peony Park and Sokol Hall during their 48 years of marriage. Hilda was a loving, caring, hardworking woman who cherished her family. She raised African Violets, savored comfort food, a hot cup of coffee and dinner out at Surfside Club. Hilda could often be heard saying “Do the best you can”, in her reassuring way. Hilda passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Brighton Gardens Home in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 96 years and 27 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Minnie, husband Wilfred and a grandson. Hilda is survived by her daughters Kristi (Pat) Hargis of Kingston, NH, Janet Hayes of Omaha and Vicki (Reid) Japp of Bennington; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sister Ella Mae Maynard of Goshen, IN and many relatives and friends.

Hilda Victoria Meeves

October 1, 1922 - October 28, 2018