Eileen Rose Giddings

Eileen Rose Giddings, formerly of Spooner, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020.

Eileen was born on May 9, 1924, in Lampson, Wisconsin to Palmer and Esther Ness.  Eileen was the oldest of three children. She graduated from Spooner High School in 1942, and married Eugene Giddings on December 5, 1944. Eileen worked for the Wisconsin State Patrol for 18 years.  Following her retirement, she had continued involvement with the community through advocacy and leadership roles.  She was a member of the Spooner City Council representing the 5th Ward, a member of Faith Lutheran Church, the LWML, and sang in the church choir.

Eileen loved to sing and dance from her earliest years and continued to sing and dance throughout her life.  She loved listening to music, playing the piano, and being with family and friends.  She was a loving and generous person who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. 

She is survived by one daughter Michelle Seymour of Rice Lake, WI, grandchildren James (Tammie) Seymour, Jennifer (Travis) Ludvigson of Eau Claire, 5 great grandchildren: Logan, Alexxis, Gabriel, Ryley Seymour and Samuel Ludvigson.

Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, two siblings, husband Gene Giddings, son Randy Giddings, and son-in-law Lewis Seymour.

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, a private service and burial will take place.

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