H. Mildred Mim Van Nuise of Vero Beach passed away on October 7, 2010. She was born April 3, 1916 in Arlington, New Jersey. She was happily married to Richard Carlson for 37 years. During this time she lived in Cranford, New Jersey being an active participant in the Presbyterian Church Cranford, President of Colony Club, and member of the Assorted Nuts Bridge Club for many years. She also served in many schools functions and the PTA. After the death of her husband in 1977, she came to Vero Beach in 1982 and joined First Presbyterian Church and subsequently became a Deacon and then an Elder. She was a Life Member of the National Navy League, and was named an Honorary Vice President. She was also an active member of the Treasure Coast Council. She was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International Foundation.
In 1984, she married George Reisch. He passed away at age 87 in 1995. A year later in 1996, she married Robert Van Nuise; he passed away in 2006 at age 89.
Survivors include son Don Carlson and wife Marylou of Montville and Sea Meadows, NJ, son Bartley Carlson and friend Jean Ewing of Cranford, NJ; grandson Don Carlson, Jr., wife Rachelle of Clarksville, NJ. Great-granddaughters Adrionna, Alexandra, and Aubrey Carlson. Step-son Robert Van Nuise II and wife Lynne of Kissimmee, FL and step-daughter Janet Coates and husband Michael of Chucky, TN. Step-grandson Robert Van Nuise and wife Carly of Denver, CO. Step-son George Reisch and wife Florence, Step-grandsons, Kenneth Reisch and Kevin Reisch of Kinnelon, NJ.
Services to celebrate Mims Life will be at First Presbyterian Church, Vero Beach at a later date with Dr. Tim Womack presiding. Graveside prayers will be in Westifield, NJ.
Mim loved to travel and did that extensively. Mim had many friends and loved them all. She was an avid reader and loved to entertain. She enjoyed flowers and painting in oils, which were given to her family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach