Mildred Hope Van Gundy King, 94, of Tempe, Arizona died Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at East Mesa Healthcare Center in Mesa, Arizona. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 2011, in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Mrs. King was born on September 10, 1917 in Des Moines, Iowa and was the daughter of George Van Gundy and Cecil Trotman Van Gundy, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, David King, Sr.; her son, David King, Jr.; her sister, Violet Van Gundy; and her brother, Jack Van Gundy, who she was anxious to reunite with in heaven. She was adoringly known as “Millie”. She accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 30. Millie was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, neighbor and friend.
Mrs. King is survived by twin daughters, Linda and Sandy; five grandchildren, John, Dave, Mark, Bonnie, Sandy; nine great-grandchildren, Kenneth, Josiah, Michael, Nehemiah, John, Catey, Jenna, Ryder and Reagan; and one great-great grandchild, Nazara.