William “Bill” Robert Woodward of Scandia, MN
September 28, 2008
William Robert Woodward was born September 26, 1930 to Ralph and Ella Woodward of St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from Monroe High School and shortly thereafter, married his sweetheart, Mary Ytzen. Their marriage of 55 years was an inspiration to all.
Bill retired from Ecolab after 35 years and continued his love of learning by attending community college to update his computer skills. When he decided to offically retire from the work forece, he still found lots of interests to keep himself occupied. At one time, he amassed an amazing array of roses, including up to 100 rosebushes at a time. The house and motorhome were fragrant and colorful.
When the kids were young, weekends were spent camping and boating, with the car rarely ever being totally unpacked from one week to the next. Square dancing was a favorite social event for Bill and Mary. Gardening, his “new Spider MC”, his scooter, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and his new hobby collecting “collectible” cars to pass on to his grandchildren were some of his favorite intersts.
Bill fought his cancer with the same intensity that he lived his life, always looking forward, searching for ways to try something new and more effective, never giving up or giving in. What a trerrific father and friend. We will miss him!
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Mary. He is survived by his son, William J. Woodward; daughters, Sally Grannes and husband, Steven and Sharon Halvorson and husband, Bill; grandchildren, Derek, Blake, Sarah, Emily, Jeffrey, Daniel, Joshua, Aaron and Anna; great grandchildren, Vincent, Taryn and Megan; sisters, Ellanor Anderson and Donna (Michael) Pream; other relatives and many friends.
Visitation 6-9 PM Wednesday, October 1st at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake. Memorial Service 11 AM Thursday, October 2nd at Elim Lutheran Church, 20971 Olinda Trail North, Scandia with visitation at 10 AM. Interment Elim Lutheran Cemetery.
Blessing of the Animals
September 26, 2008
Tomorrow is our 2nd Annual Blessing of the Animals at the funeral home. It was amazing to see the number of pets with us last year as it made me realize that pets are a significant part of people’s lives. This year our 12 year old pekingese will be with us as Bailey was our “first baby”. Fast forward a few years and he is kind of on the “back burner” as our family has grown from Chaleece & I, too two boys. Coleten & Landen have enjoyed Bailey but I don’t believe he feels the same about the two “intruders”. Anyhow Bailey has been significant in our family, and as he ages I believe the blessing will be good. I’ll post pictures of the event when available.
Have a great weekend!
Kelly
Luella Lang of Ham Lake, MN
September 26, 2008
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Dear Friend. Age 78, of Ham Lake, passed away Sept. 26, 2008 surrounded by her family. Survived by loving husband, Reinhold, with whom she shared 59 wonderful years of marriage; children; Reynold (Kelli), Kay (Ben) Dougherty and Candis (Max) Olsen; grandchildren, Rob, Megan and Mike Lang, Erin and Brian Dougherty and Max, Blake and Melissa Olsen; brother, Hilmer Rath; sisters-in-law, Helen Rath, Christine Hildenbrand and Delores Jordahl; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by infant son, Leland; infant brother, infant sister, and brother, Edwin Rath. Luella can be remembered for her leadership in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 4210 in Forest Lake and her countless hours of volunteering at Ham Lake Senior Center. Funeral service 3 PM, Tuesday, Sept. 30th at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake with visitation beginning at 1 PM until time of service. Interment 10 AM Wed., Oct 1st at Evergreen Memorial Garden, Mahtomedi, MN.
Off & Running!
September 20, 2008
Hello & welcome to our “web log” (aka a blog), this is a new endeavor allowing for us to share knowledge about the funeral industry, from after care to vaults and everything in between will be discussed. Our main goal with this is to help our community with information. You have the opportunity to share feedback regarding information in a live and interactive way, and also “ask the director” with questions that is not otherwise answered within the content of our site. We’ll hopefully blog on a weekly basis, and have guest bloggers sharing their thoughts and insight as well.
With that, again we welcome you!!
Tim Tarmann & Kelly Roberts
Lucille Wahn of Lecanto, FL
September 16, 2008
Age 86 of Lecanto, Florida passed away on September 16, 2008. Lucille is preceded in death by her husband, William Wahn.
She is survived by her children including Herman and twin daughters, Lucy and Loretta.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 2 PM in Forest Hill Cemetery in Anoka, Minnesota.
Madeline Jean Riepe of Forest Lake, MN
September 14, 2008
Beloved Daughter, Sister and Granddaughter Born Sept. 5, 2008 along with her sisters, Samantha and Bridgette and brother Theodore. Passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms on Sept. 14, 2008. She will be dearly missed by her parents, Don and Mary; siblings, Alexis, Olivia, Samantha, Bridgette and Theodore; grandparents, Bryan Martin, Marie Biron, Don Riepe and Kathy Paulson; great grandparents, Don and Jean Martin; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Service 11 AM, Monday, Sept. 22nd at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake with visitation beginning at 10 AM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial preferred to Faith Lutheran Church Playground Fund.
Josephine M. Pihlak (Preiner) of Forest Lake, MN
September 11, 2008
Beloved Wife, Sister, Sister-in-Law, Aunt, Cousin, Friend. Age 86, of Forest Lake on September 11, 2008. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Mary; Husband, Ed; brother, Bernard Preiner. Survived by sister-in-law, Leona Houle Preiner, The Bernard A. Preiner Family, & other nieces, nephews, & cousins. Memorial Mass will be 10:30 AM Tues. Sept 16, 2008 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1250 S. Shore Dr. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake.
Thomas E. O’Cordan of Forest Lake, MN
September 6, 2008
Age 80 of Forest Lake, passed away Sept. 6, 2008 at Birchwood Health Care Center. Preceded in death by stepchildren, Donald Green and Carol Fleming. Survived by wife, Elizabeth (Betty); son, Michael of Lakeville; sister, Dolores (Oscar) Peeler of Columbia, SC; stepchildren, Nancy (David) Pinzka of St. Paul, Dan (Melissa) Green of Duluth and Micki (Green) Engel of Phx, AZ; son-in-law Mike Fleming of Cedar; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Memorial service 2 PM Wednesday, Sept. 17th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake with a gathering of friends beginning at 1 PM until time of service.