Hilde S Morse, a recent resident of Meredith, and formerly of Laconia and Ashland, passed away peacefully at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia on April 1, 2018, following an extended illness. Hilde was born on July 2, 1937 in Tauperlitz, Germany, one of six children of Heinrich and Marie Soergel. A child of war-torn Germany, she never forgot the horrors of her childhood, but could trace her strength and indomitable spirit back to her youth. She was forever grateful to the US Troops stationed in her homeland following the war. It was due to the proximity of an Air Force Base near her home that she met her future husband, Lawrence Morse of Ashland, NH. At the end of Larry's tour, they settled in Ashland, raising their family there. Hilde immersed herself in her new life in a new country - learning English, earning her GED and gaining her US Citizenship in short order. As a Girl Scout Troop Leader, she introduced numerous girls to the joys of the outdoors and camping and gave them lessons in sewing and cooking. Her culinary skills extended to hosting German themed dinners at the Plymouth Elks Lodge, selling out tickets well in advance. Following an extended period of caregiving for her husband, Hilde was often seen (and heard) at her grandsons' baseball and soccer games - from their elementary school years through their high school graduations. She never failed to share her pride in her family. Hilde was predeceased by her husband Lawrence, brother Herbert son-in-law Paul A Weiss and her nephew and godson, Thomas. She is survived by daughter Daniela Lyford and husband Donald of Northfield, daughter Mary Ann Weiss of Hilton Head, SC., grandsons Zachary Lyford of Concord and Nicholas Lyford of Northfield. She also leaves siblings Siegfried Soergel, Anneliese Soergel, Emmi Lippert, and Ingrid Reisser, all of Germany as well as several nieces and nephews. Per Hilde's wishes, there are no calling hours. A graveside service at Green Grove Cemetery, Ashland will be held at a future date. Dupuis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Breathe New Hampshire, 145 Hollis Street, Unit C, Manchester, NH 03101. For more information, go to Dupuisfuneralhome.com.