Submitted by: Dan Rich

Eunice Meilstrup

Oct. 4, 1920 - March 8, 2008

South Bend Tribune 3/10/2008
SOUTH BEND - A spark of light was extinguished on March 8, 2008, as our mom, Eunice, left this world for her next destination. A current resident of Inwood Hills Estates and formerly of the Sunnymede area, she was born on October 4, 1920, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Frank and Josephine Bock. Known for her enthusiasm, joy of life, infectious spirit, large ornate glasses, long dangling earrings, decorated canes/walkers, and her ability to make friends with anyone, there were no strangers in Mom's life. As she and Dad moved through their life together, they were inspirations and living examples of "How to Fully Live Life" to their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as their many friends and acquaintances. We should all take great pleasure in knowing that Mom is now in a better place with Dad, family members and friends who have preceded her in passing, knowing that she is happy and that she is planning their next Christmas Eve extravaganza for all to attend. We will miss her tremendously, but her spirit lives on within all of us. If the goal in life is to leave the world in a little better shape than when we entered, Mom has succeeded tremendously as we are all better off for having her be a part of each of our lives. Eunice was active early on with the Cub Scouts and Blue Birds, was historian of the Lady's Kiwanis Auxiliary, Indiana Motor Truck Association, and was a member of the Red Hatters Club of Inwood Hills Estates.

She was preceded in passing by her husband, Albert, and her parents. She is survived by two sons, Thomas (Ruth Ann) Meilstrup of Mishawaka and Ronald (Elyce) Meilstrup of Gurnee, IL; a daughter, Susan (Bruce) Vanderbeek of Mishawaka; grandchildren, Matthew (Mary Jo) Meilstrup, Mitchell (Amy) Meilstrup, Andrew (Julie) Meilstrup, Amanda (Mike) Killberg, Mindy (Pete) Robinson and David (Heidi) Vanderbeek; and great-grandchildren, Christopher, Sydney, Zachary, Abby, William, Joseph, Gabril, Kaylee and Cassi.

Friends may call Tuesday, March 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel on Ironwood Drive. Services will be held on Wednesday, March 12th, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with visitation one hour prior to services. The family is extremely grateful to the residents and staff of Inwood Hills Estates who helped Eunice enjoy a wonderful, rewarding period in her life. They also wish to thank all the people involved with the Hospice House, who helped to make our mother's final days comfortable and peaceful. We appreciate all of you. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.