Ila Mae Chatfield
August 3, 1930 – June 18, 2017
Ila Mae Chatfield was born on August 3, 1930 in Chapman, Nebraska and died June 18th 2017 at the Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth, NE.
Ila was the daughter of Walter Earl Stander and Lillie Mae (Rawlings) Stander. Ila graduated from high school in Chapman, NE then graduated with honors from Peru State Teachers College in 1955.
While at Peru State, Ila married John Alden on June 4th 1950. From this marriage two daughters were born, Cindy and Amy. When this marriage ended in 1972, Ila continued to raise her two daughters and began a new life and new opportunities.
Ila began her teaching career in a country school in Merrick County, NE. In Omaha she spent many years with the Manpower Program and sold Tupperware. In Omaha she was a counselor at Arbor Heights and later taught English at the District 66 alternative school. Ila was then active in Eastern Star, Narcissus Chapter #269, having served many positions and culminating as Worthy Matron. She was also a very active participant in the order of the Rainbow Girls. Ila watched her two daughters become Worthy Advisor during this time. Ila became a Mother Adviser in this organization and was very involved with her responsibilities to all the girls she served.
In later years Ila turned her quilting expertise into a business and sold patterns to other quilters. Ila was also a good grandmother to her two grandsons and four step grandsons. Ila was also a member to St. Paul United Methodist Church.
On August 19, 1977 Ila married Walter Chatfield. This marriage lasted 30 years until Walters passing in 2007. During this time Ila and Walt enjoyed many travels including a trip to the Holly Land.
Ila is survived by:
Daughter: Cindy Phillips of Georgetown, TX
Sisters: Sara Wulf of Fremont, NE
Carol Franco of Lafayette, CO
Brothers: Bob Stander of West Des Moines, IA
Charles Stander of Pensacola, FL
Grandsons: Scott Van Dyke of Lincoln, NE
Stuart Van Dyke of Overland Park KS
Step Sons and daughters: Chris, Penny, Gayle and Bruce
Proceeded in death by: Both Parents
• Husband: Walter Chatfield
• Brother: James Stander
• Daughter: Amy (Alden) Van Dyke
Let Us Pray
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord made his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee.
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.
Visitation Friday 5-7 PM with Eastern Star Service 6:30 PM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Saturday (6/24/17) 9:30 AM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, Nebraska.
