Mildred P. Christopherson, age 96, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth.

She was born November 17, 1919 in Rural Olmsted County.  She worked at Waters Instruments for 28 years and also worked at Mayo Clinic.  Mildred was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church.  She was a very devoted helper when anyone was in need of help.  Mildred loved gardening, sewing, baking, jelly and jam making, and bowling with senior citizens. She loved chocolate. She also enjoyed her beautiful groomed lawn and keeping her home and property immaculate.  She loved emailing and being on the computer.  Mildred married Harold A.  Christopherson on September 17, 1939 he passed away on January 3, 1970.

Survivors include two sons; Gary from Eyota and Lee (Mary Jane) from Chatfield, one daughter; Brenda Christopherson from Shakopee, MN.  She is also survived by four grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; sisters; Gladys Larson of Plainview, MN,  Betty Pyfferoen of Rochester. She was preceded in death by her husband, four sisters and five brothers.

The funeral service for Mildred with be at 11:00am, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Bethel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Norman Wahl officiating.  Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be 5:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.  Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com