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
Valerie Jones says:
November 17, 2020
Holiday and I loved meeting your mom a few years ago when she came to school to see some of the girls artistic accomplishments. She was obviously so proud of them and of Mojgan for being a wonderful daughter and mother to her grand daughters. She had such a beautiful, warm smile. I know she will be very missed but live on in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. With love and peace to her family.
parisa khashayar says:
November 18, 2020
grandma Masi,
i miss you dearly, your smile, your amazing food, and how you left us little mint chocolates in the fridge for us.
rest in piece
parisa
Sahar Khashayar says:
November 18, 2020
goodbye, grandma Masi. i am deeply saddened to see you go, but consoled by the fact that you loved and were loved until the very end. i hope you are in a better place now
Sahar Khashayar says:
November 18, 2020
goodbye, grandma Masi. i am deeply saddened to see you go, but consoled by the fact that you loved and were loved until the very end. i hope you are in a better place now <3
Sara Vahdatipur says:
November 18, 2020
I remember growing up how much I envied others who had the pleasure of meeting her and spending time with her. I felt like I was robbed off a childhood filled with beautiful memories of a nurturing, kind and giving grandma.
“Mamaji” we called her, whenever we had the chance to phone each other. I will never forget how each time we talked she was so overwhelmed because she loved and missed us so much. Whenever I dreamed of going to study abroad, meeting Mamaji was the first thing to do on my mind. I guess we’ll meet in another life and spend endless time together, making up for it.
In the meantime grandma, rest and watch over us, while your legacy lives on and you continue to aspire us to be kinder and stronger, each and every day.