Mildred Amick Obituary

Mildred Amick
February 6, 1931 - July 19, 2025
Mildred Jean Amick passed away peacefully at Pioneer Assisted Living in Vale, OR on Saturday July 19, 2025 at the age of 94. Mildred was born in Harper, OR on February 6, 1931 to two loving parents. Her father, Martin Wills Gale, was a railroad depot manager and her mother Mary Arrieta Hoke Gale a homemaker. Mildred grew up in Riverside and Harper, OR as the youngest of six children, living a life full of faith, family, and full snack cupboards.
Mildred married Laurel Amick December 23, 1947. She was a proud farmer and rancher's wife for over 67 years, 53 of which were spent on the farm in Harper. Throughout their life, Laurel affectionately (and inexplicably) referred to Mildred as "Woman" and she served as his "#1 Cowboy" for many years before he preceded her in death in 2015 at their home in Ontario, OR. Together, they had five children: four sons, Michael, Terry, Dale, and Baby Amick who passed away before birth, and one daughter Penny. As their family grew, Mildred also helped in raising her grandchildren. She was a strong nurturing force in the lives of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren alike. Her presence was a constant source of encouragement and her voice could always be heard from the stands for any activities her grandchildren participated in. She was also a woman of deep Christian faith, and her belief in God provided the foundation for the steady support, unconditional love, and guidance she shared across multiple generations.
Mildred enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting, gardening, and sewing, where in her younger years, she was actively involved in the 4-H sewing club with her daughter. Throughout her life, she was an avid member of the Ontario Church of Christ women's group and the Harper Home Extension. She was a dedicated homemaker and an extraordinary baker, best known for her creation of "Peanut Butter Fingers," which, if you haven't had, will result in a lifelong addiction for anyone who isn't gluten free, homemade gingersnaps, and cinnamon rolls. In addition to homemade treats, she always had snacks; including but not limited to Doritos, Moon Pies, Chicken-in-a-Biscuit, Dreamsicles, and sodas on hand for anyone who visited. Her home was a welcoming place for children and grandchildren alike, where the backyard pool was often filled with laughter, the kitchen was guaranteed to have cookies, and searching for the repurposed Country Crock butter container holding Laurel's special dessert was always worth it.
Mildred left behind more than just memories; she left recipes no one can quite replicate (her cinnamon rolls remain an enigma), unmatched buying power in the game of progressive rummy, and a legacy of faith, love, and family that one can only dream to achieve. She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed enough to know her, and her influence in the lives of those she nurtured and cared for will continue to impact generations to come.
The family asks you to honor Mildred by playing an intense game of progressive rummy, a solo round of solitaire, eating a popsicle by the pool, planting something in the garden, or yelling supportively at a youth sporting event - snacks or concession money in hand.
Mildred is survived by her sons, Michael and wife, Christie, Terry and wife, Terri, Dale; and daughter, Penny and husband, Dann; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and the potential for many more.
A family graveside service was held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery in Ontario, OR.