Masoumeh Mikilani
March 29, 1933 - November 11, 2020
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Masoumeh Mikilani
March 29, 1933 - November 11, 2020
Obituary
Born an only child into the Sayyadrahim family, she was named Masoumeh – “free of sin.” This name could single handedly personify her 86 years of triumph on earth.
She lived her life as though she was born to help and comfort others selflessly and to give and not to receive. She was a beacon of light that touched the hearts of everyone who crossed paths with her. She was a fierce warrior to any challenge life had planned for her: raising three boys alone while her husband was serving the country? No problem. Raising her daughter while going to school to get a higher teaching degree? Piece of cake.
She was:
– a devoted wife of 67 years to Nader Vahdatipour, through hardship and happiness alike.
– a graceful mother to Hamid, Saeed, Madgid, and Mojgan.
– a beloved teacher and principal to school full of 1600 rowdy boys.
– a culinary artist that left everyone wanting more.
– a craft wizard skilled with knitting, crocheting and sewing. She could replicate any outfit just by looking at a magazine image.
– a special lady with a bottomless supply of love in her heart.
Just like all of the other challenges life threw at her, she fought dementia with all her might. Towards the final days, even though the disease had savagely degraded her mind and body, she was determined to show that it could never take her humanity, as her final spoken word was GHORBOONET – “I die for you, my love.”
She was a giver to the end.
Rest in peace Mother, as it is time for you to be happy and get showered with love and light for eternity.
Masoumeh is survived by her loving husband, Nader, son Hamid Vahdatipour and wife Pam, son Saeed Vahdatipour and wife Suri, son Madgid Vahdatipour and wife Cindy, daughter Mojgan Khashayar and husband Amir. Also she is survived by grandchildren Charles Vahdatipour, Stefanie Vahdatipour Stogsdill, Sam Vahdatipour, Sara Vahdatipour, Michelle Vahdatipour McKenna, Michael Vahdatipour, Sahar Khashayar, and Parisa Khashayar. She was also blessed with 9 great-grandchildren: Chase Gifford, Shelby Gifford Martin, Emma Gifford, Abby Vahdatipour, Benjamin Stogsdill, Everly Stogsdill, Arya Stogsdill, Madison McKenna and Maya McKenna.
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: November 19, 2020 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
- Venue: El Toro Memorial Park
- Location: 25751 Trabuco Road Lake Forest, CA 92630 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 951-9102
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18 responses to Masoumeh Mikilani
Charles Vahdatipour says:
November 17, 2020
She was “just” Grandma jon (dear) to me. It took many years for me to learn what she was to all that had the fortune of getting to know her throughout her life. She would always have this big smirk as she tilted her head and looked over those reading glasses she would wear with so much love. She would always make it a point to tell me that she loved me any time she saw me. That was her though. She wanted everyone to know that she loved them. I’ll miss you so much. Rest In peace grandma jon!
Cynthia Vahdatipour says:
November 17, 2020
Momma Jon, Grandma Jon, Gm,
All of these names were enduring names that encompass all she meant to each of us in our family. Momma Jon, as I called her, was the best Mother in law in the world. We understood each other though neither of us really spoke the same language. She offered encouraging advice. She taught us Persian Culture and Cuisine. She taught me to cook a few dishes but her cooking was far superior to mine and rivaled any Persian restaurant. Her food nourished our bodies but fed our souls.. Momma Jon was a nurturing Grandmother. We are so grateful to her for helping us raise our children Our kids have very fond memories of her greeting them with smiles and a warm bowl of food when the would come in from outside. We will miss her stories and her laughter. You will always be in my heart Momma Jon. I miss you and our precious time we had together. I love you.
Cindy
Pam Vahdadtipour says:
November 17, 2020
Masoumeh was the very best mother in-law that you could ever ask. She was the most compassionate and loving person. Her greatest joy in life were her children and family and it gave her the most pleasure to ensure one’s happiness. We will miss her terribly. We love you Momma Jon.
Saeed Vahdadtipour says:
November 17, 2020
From sawed
Ladies and gentlemen, dear ones, you have all gathered here to say farewell to my mother.
Now you have said your goodbyes to the great lady that she was, a teacher who taught everyone the lesson of love and life”lessons of honor and resistance through the hardest times. Not just to her children, and not only with words. Rather, she taught with her captivating look and the depth of her gaze, which everybody around her learned from.
I witnessed as a child that she went through a lot. Life was not easy on her like an untamed horse revolting, but she never once surrendered, and she carried on with pride.
She spent half her life in the absence and nostalgia of her children. And I spent half of my life missing and dreaming of her, whispering myself songs that she loved to sing when I was alone.
I know that she was with her beloved husband and all her children except me in the moments of farewell. Until her last moments, her penetrating and beautiful eyes were looking for me one last time. She was tired, and she had to leave without saying farewell to me.
It is so heart-aching that her fate left me with the regret of not embracing her once again after all these years, even in her final moments.
Goodbye, Mom, goodbye. Go somewhere where everything is beautiful and there is no ugliness.
Go, mother, to somewhere that appreciates your wonderful and noble soul. Leave this roadside inn, this land of sin, and find some solace somewhere better. Go to the land of love, where your great soul will be praised. This world did not deserve you, so go, and do not worry about your children. Be free among the angels, spread your wings, beautiful like the northern light in the pole sky.
Farewell, mom.
Sohayla Kharrat says:
November 17, 2020
Dear Vahedatipour family,
Your mom was a great loving lady; we have shared some great memories, especially during Mojgan and Amir’s wedding. She will never be forgotten.
We feel your pain. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you
Love
Hamid and Sohayla Kharrat