Age 85. Longtime resident of North St. Paul, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 12/27/2012. Survived by children Lynn (Bob) Vinson, Connie (Bruce) Coates, Gordon; grandchildren Kelly (Dan) Taylor, Brian (Ann) Vinson, Jenny (Jon) Marshall, Laurie (Mike) Hurtgen, Dan (Kelly) Coates; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings Herman, Muriel, Sandra; sisters-in-law Jean, Molly and Sharon; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by loving husband Russell and siblings Olean, Eline, Norma, Morris, Vila, Lois, Clyde, Audrey. Funeral Service Monday (12/31) at 10:30 AM at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2475 E. 17th Ave., North St. Paul. Visitation Sunday (12/30) from 4-8PM at Sandberg Funeral Home, 2593 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul, and 1 hour prior to the service at church. A special thank you to the staff at Parmly LifePointes and to St. Croix Hospice.