Mildred Dump, age 96, of Versailles, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born October 15, 1920, the daughter of the late Forest and Ethel Moon.

She graduated from Versailles High School and was active in Versailles for several years and later attended Sedalia Business College.

On October 6, 1947, she married James Dump of Loveland, Colorado. After a few years, they moved to Denver. There, she worked part time for Manpower and also Kelly Girl, later accepting a position at Denver Social Services.

She enjoyed watching professional basketball and football games, working crossword puzzles and sewing most of her clothes. She played the piano and organ and loved spending time hiking trails in the foothills of Colorado with her husband. Those hikes sparked her interest in photography. She was in charge of fun nights for several years and was also a member of the Ladies Pool Club. She and James enjoyed playing cards with friends at the club.

In December of 1981, she resigned her job with Denver Social Services due of her health. She and James moved back to Versailles where she became active in the music department at the First Baptist Church where she played the piano and organ for many years. Later, she and James traveled to various places in the United States during the summers and spent the winters in an RV park in Texas. They were both active in many organizations at the RV park.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-nine years, James; her good friend, Betty Shore; niece, Carol Perkins; nephew, Harold Dump and many friends. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 17th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Ken Martin officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice. 

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. 


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