Beatrice June Hedman

Beatrice June Hedman, 85, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 4, following a lengthy illness. Born on a farm near Brooten, MN to Richard and Agnes Terpstra, she was the youngest of five girls. Her early life was centered on the farm and Brooten Christian Reformed church where she was baptized and made public profession of her faith. The first in her family to graduate from high school in 1950, she later followed her sister Harriet to Minneapolis in 1953. Working in the housekeeping department at Swedish Hospital, her co-workers Grace and Esther introduced her to their brother, Paul Hedman. They were united in marriage on June 29, 1956. Together they faithfully served the Lord as members of First CRC in Minneapolis, being blessed with three children. Life changed dramatically with Paul’s untimely death in July, 1962, while Bea was expecting their youngest son, Roger. Born 2 months premature following Paul’s death, Bea often referred to him as her “miracle baby”. She lived as a widow for more than 55 years. Moving to Bloomington in 1965, Bea joined Calvary Christian Reformed Church, where she raised her children in the faith, and where she experienced God’s family until her death. At her church home, she enjoyed volunteering as Sunday School teacher, Bible study, Friendship Ministry, Crossroads Prison Ministry, Women’s Missionary Union, Hymn Sing Group and Senior Adventures. She also served as Calvary’s church secretary from 1974 to 1989, and later worked as a clerk for Magnetic Peripherals and DataCard. Bea was a “people-person” and loved visiting and socializing with friends and family. She also enjoyed gardening, embroidery, board games, reading and traveling. Her trip to the Holy Land with friends from church was a highlight of her life. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy! Her life-long trust in the Lord, in joy and in sorrow, leaves behind an enduring legacy of faith for generations to come. Preceded in death by husband Paul, infant daughter, parents Agnes and Richard and sisters Theresa, Helen, and Dorothy. Survived by children Randall (Eva), Cheryl (Duane) Hettver, Roger (Sheri) and grandchildren Kaycia and Keaton Hettver and Lauren and Gerrit Hedman, sister Harriet (Dean) Lampers and many loving in-laws, nephews and nieces. Visitation with family Thursday February 8, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Washburn McReavy Chapel, Bloomington. Celebration of Life Service Friday, February 9, 10:00 am. Calvary Church, 5300 France Ave. S., Edina, MN with visitation one hour prior to service. Memorials preferred to Calvary Church, World Renew or New Life Family Services.

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Beatrice June Hedman

February 4, 2018

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Beatrice June Hedman

February 4, 2018

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