Vada Kay Myli, 82 of Kensett passed away peacefully Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, surrounded by family.
A service to celebrate her life will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2023 at Elk Creek Lutheran Church, 4108 Killdeer Ave, Kensett, with Pastor Linda Johnson-Prestholt officiating. She will be laid to rest at Elk Creek Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation and public viewing will be held one hour prior to the service.
In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to your local library, in honor of Vada’s love of books and teaching children.
Vada Kay Proctor was born August 24, 1940 in Mason City, the eldest child of Vernon and Helen (Avery) Proctor. She attended Mason City Schools, graduating with the class of 1958. She continued her education at NIACC and Mankato State in pursuit of a career in education, later earning her Masters at Drake University. On August 12, 1962 she married the love of her life, Erling Myli at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City. The couple made their home in Northwood, before moving to their farm in Kensett. Vada dedicated her life to the growth of others, serving as an Elementary teacher at the Northwood-Kensett Schools for over 40 years.
Vada made a profound impact on her students. Her love for reading was matched only by her love for people; she never met a stranger and cherished family gatherings. Vada’s heart was drawn to the ocean, where she found joy in swimming and long walks on the beach with her husband during winters in Alabama. She loved a good Sci-Fi movie and was up-to-date with the latest technology. But above all, Vada had a heart of gold and held an unconditional love for her family. Her children knew they could always come home, but she also gave them the wings to fly on their own. Vada was a treasured wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed.
Those surviving are her beloved husband of 60.5 years, Erling; children, Joel (Lisa) Myli of Clinton and Kari (Richard Arndt) Myli of Sauk City, WI; grandchildren, Kali (Phillip Patzkowsky) Myli, Sara (Claire) Myli, Lexi Myli and Bret Myli; great-grandchild, Paxton Myli; a brother, Kurt (Lori) Proctor; brothers-in-law, Melvin Dokken and Larry Frisch; sisters-in-law, Marilyn and Suzanne Myli; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family.
Greeting her in Heaven are her parents, Vernon and Helen; and sisters, Vicky Dokken and Voni Frisch.
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