Obituaries : Madeline Miedema; Oxnard Historian, Educator
Oxnard historian Madeline Miedema, who worked as an educator in Ventura County for nearly 70 years, died Sunday at her home in Oxnard. Miedema was 85.
A member of various community organizations, including the Ventura County Museum of History & Art, Miedema was known for her lectures on Oxnard history.
“Although she has no immediate family, she has many friends who will miss her,” said Elmonte Michaelson, who knew Miedema for 25 years. “She was the most dedicated human being to education whom I’ve ever known.”
Born in Buchanna, Mich., Miedema moved with her parents at age 9 to Oxnard, where she attended Haydock Elementary School and Oxnard High School.
She received a teaching credential at UC Berkeley and an administrative degree at USC.
During her career as an educator in Oxnard, she served as vice principal at Hueneme High School and curriculum coordinator for the Oxnard Union High School District.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 850 Ivywood Drive.
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