Deidre Jill Axt

Deidre "Dee" Axt, 33, Spotsylvania, VA., passed away Monday, May 26, in a Fredricksburg hospital, from injuries sustained in a car accident. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, June 11, at Sunne Lutheran Church in Wilton, ND, with Rev. Paul Schauer officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tuesday, June 10, at Sunne Lutheran Church in Wilton, where a prayer service will begin at 7:00 pm. Burial will be held at Sunne Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wilton. Dee was brought into this world September 4, 1980, the sixth of 10 children born to Donald and JoAnn Axt. She was raised on her family's farm near McClusky, where she nurtured her love for the great outdoors. Dee joined the Army Reserve the summer before her senior year, attending basic training at the age of 17. She was very proud to serve her country. After graduating from McClusky High School in 1999, she traveled the country, hoping to get a feel for its culture and beauty. Along the way, she met Thomas Miller and they were married in 2004. Of the many places Dee ventured, Hawaii was her paradise. She lived there several years and was truly happy during this time of her life. She hiked the "Stairway to Heaven" during her time there and was excited to cross the feat off of her "bucket list." Hiking was her passion. Dee most recently lived in Virginia, having purchased her first home in the country; ideal for her beloved dogs to run freely. Dee recently said, "Days with my dogs make me happy!" She was truly an animal lover and would seldom leave home without her Jack Russell Terriers, Lady and Levi. Having worked numerous jobs throughout her life, Dee most recently found her true calling as a CNA; an occupation she truly loved. She cared deeply for her residents and touched many lives along the way. It's hard to say if it was her sweet smile or her one-of-a-kind laugh that made her so easy to love. Dee believed, "If I do God's work, He will take care of me." She continued to do His good work, even after her untimely death. Through organ donation, she was able to provide a second chance at life to five individuals and their families. Left to carry on Dee's memory are, parents, Donald and JoAnn Axt, Wilton; nine siblings, Tiffany Dallas Messner, Cedar Park, Texas; Valerie Axt Jeff Reiner, Fargo; Jeffrey Missy Axt, McClusky; Dixie Axt Josiah Hunt, Las Vegas, Nev.; Jennifer Samuel Shea, Phoenix, Ariz.; Lacey Chris Becker, Anamoose; Pamela Donald Vetter, Cheryl Jesse McCormack and Gregory Axt Becca Roethler, all Wilton; 12 nieces and nephews, Shelby, Nicole, Bethanie, Chase, Everette, Greyson, Jada, Donovan, Maxwell, Joanie, Sarah and Anna; friend, Thomas Miller, Ga. and her beloved dogs, Lady and Levi. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Frank and Rose Mickelson; paternal grandparents, David and Annie Axt; niece, Grace Axt and numerous aunts and uncles. "Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pour through and shine down upon us, to let us know they are happy." The stars appear to be shining more brightly these days.

Deidre Jill Axt

September 4, 1980 - May 26, 2014