Freeda Ellen(McDonald ) Moentnish , age 98 ,Springfield, MO. passed away Thursday, November 16th, 2023 peacefully in her home. A native of Fordland , she was the daughter of Sherman McDonald and Beulah McDonald- 1 of 11 children . After marrying Ernest Wayne Moentnish in 1947, they would have homes in several places, before settling in Springfield and sharing 72 yearsContinue Reading
Freeda Ellen(McDonald ) Moentnish , age 98 ,Springfield, MO. passed away Thursday, November 16th, 2023 peacefully in her home.
A native of Fordland , she was the daughter of Sherman McDonald and Beulah McDonald- 1 of 11 children . After marrying Ernest Wayne Moentnish in 1947, they would have homes in several places, before settling in Springfield and sharing 72 years together.
Freeda loved milking the cows on her various farms, gardening and canning. Together, Ernest and Freeda would have 3 children; Ernest Jr., Patricia, and Alvin. After moving off the farm to reside in Springfield she then for 18 years helped prepare the meals at the Doling Senior Citizen Center for the Meals on Wheels and the fellow seniors with many wild card games occuring after the work was done each day.
Freeda was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ernest, 6 of her siblings, and her son; Ernest Wayne Jr.
She is survived by her daughter; Patricia and (husband) Bob Hicker, her son; Alvin and (wife) Janet Moentnish, Ernest Jr’s wife; Shirley Moentnish, 7 grandkids, and 10 great-grandkids.
A memorial service will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery Monday, December 4th, at 11 am.
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