"Bob and Dave, I just checked the Carson web page and saw that your wife/mom died. As young teachers she was so very nice to us. I so laugh now when I see a bidet - she so graciously explained what that was when we were at your home after a game. We have wonderful memories of your family and Maquoketa. Our sincere sympathy. Mike and Janet Dotseth"
In loving memory of
Miriam J. "Mim" Stockham
September 20, 1924 - July 10, 2012
Miriam J. "Mim" Stockham, 87, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Tuesday morning, July 10, 2012, at her home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Mim's life will be held at 10 A.M., Friday, July 13, 2012, from the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. on Thursday, July 12, 2012, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. The family requests casual dress. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.
Miriam Jane Jargo was born on September 20, 1924 in Preston, Iowa, to John and Vera (White) Jargo. She grew up in Preston and then moved to Maquoketa. She graduated from Maquoketa High School and had attended Cornell College in Mount Vernon. She married Robert L. "Bob" Stockham on July 21, 1946 in Maquoketa, Iowa.
"Mim" had worked at the former Fishing Tackle Company in Maquoketa during World War II. After her marriage, she became a homemaker and raised a family.
"Mim" was a member of the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society. In her younger years she had been a Rainbow Girl.
"Mim" enjoyed spending time with family and friends, hats, golfing, camping, and traveling with Bob on motor home excursions from coast to coast for over 20 years. She also enjoyed baking and cooking and was known amongst family for her sugar cookies, cherry pies and potato salad.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Bob Stockham of Maquoketa, IA; children, Lynne (Olin) Quissell of Maquoketa, IA, and Dave (and girlfriend Kris Ehlinger) of Maquoketa, IA; 3 grandchildren, Thad Stockham of Santa Cruz, CA, Dr. Abigail Stockham of Cleveland, OH, and Ashley Stockham of Santa Cruz, CA; nieces, Pam Cameron, Paula Parker, Sandy Atwood, Toni Roberts, Laurie Jargo and Toby Jargo; nephews, Steven Nanini, Chris Jargo and Jay Jargo; and special caregivers, Amy Johnson, Melissa Ray and Lana Allen. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, John Jargo, a sister, Donna Harris, and a sister-in-law, Blanche Stockham Freytag.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the United Church of Christ, Hospice of Jackson County or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Bob, Dave, Lynne - so sorry to hear of Mim's passing. We know your fond memories of her will help you through these difficult times."
"When I attended Coe College in 1970, I was fortunate to have as a room mate Dave Stockham. Dave introduced me to his parents who were gracious and wonderful to me. Bob, Dave, and Lynne and everyone who knew her are better people because of Mim. She enriched your lives and she enriched my life. You do not need to know a person long to learn whether they are wonderful person and Mim is a wonderful person. She is not alive physically however she lives with all of us who knew her. "
"Dave, Lynn, and Bob, So sorry to hear of your loss. Mim was a special lady with a beautiful smile and always had time to chat a bit. I ran into her always in the grocery store when I lived in Maquoketa. We used to laugh about the fact that we both must be cooking for hoards of people, as we were always there. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. "
"Our thoughts & prayers are with you. mom wanted to come to the service but decided it would have been too difficult - she sends her love. Kim Warne Hill"
"Bob, Dave and Lynne - Mim was one of those beautiful people who are supposed to live forever. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. She will be missed by many."
"Bob, Dave and Lynne - Mim was one of those beautiful people who are supposed to live forever. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. She will be missed by many."
"Bob, Lynne, and Dave
So sorry to hear of your loss .My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Bob,Dave,Lynn&Olie,, Our thought&Prayers are with all your Famlies at such a difficult time.Thinking of you all!!"
"Lin and family,
I know I hadn't seen Mim in many years but she is certainly as beautiful as I remember. My thoughts are of when I used to do her hair many, many years ago and she was so kind and sweet to me. I am sorry for your loss and I hope all the wonderful memories will help ease your pain....God Bless you all!"
"Bob, Dave, and Lynne,
On behalf of the Phillips clan, now just my brother Jihn and me, please acceptmour condolences on your loss. I remember so many wonderful times playing at your house as a little kid, and imwill always remember Mim's laugh and lighthearted spirit. I know you will miss her and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Best,
Sue Phillips Kundel"
"Bob, Lynne, and Oly,
So sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Bob, Dave, Lynne and Oly,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your family. Mim was a beautiful lady and I do remember helping make Xmas cookies and on another occaision making crepes so yes she was a great cook. She will be missed by all. "
"My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I'll look forward to visiting in the near future. I'll always miss Aunt Mim's delicious, Christmas sugar cookies. Love and prayers. Sandy"
"We are so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful, caring, sweet lady! Mim was always so happy and looked amazing whenever we saw her. She always made to time to stop and say hello! She will be missed by many, but never forgotten. God Bless all of you!"
"Did not have the pleasure of knowing your beautiful Mom, but can certainly see where you kids got your good looks. We are so sorry to hear of your loss and please know we are thinking of you."
"Lynn and Ollie You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. Russ, Julie, Nicole and Allison Furne"
"Bob, Lynn and Dave,
Mim was such a beautiful lady who always had a smile and time to visit whenever we saw her. She will be missed by you and everyone who knew her. May she rest in peace. Our sincere condolences and prayers for all of you. "
"Sorry, I forgot to list my last name....."
"A lovely,true lady was Mim Stockham. I must share with others as for her smile. I don't think I ever remember her greeting anyone without it. God bless her as she continues her journey home. My prayers are with you Bob, Lynn, Dave and family as your cherisih the wonderful memories......"
"So sorry to hear of your loss. MIm will always be remembered as a very special woman who had time to smile and chat. We will keep you in our prayers. "
"Bob, Lynn and Dave We are so very sorry for your loss. Mim was such a wonderful person whom many loved dearly. Always a smile on her face and spoke whenever you saw her. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. Let us know if we can do anything for you. Hold all of the wonderful memories close to your hearts and she will be with you always."