Beryl Devine Ponthan

Ponthan, Beryl Devine died peacefully on September 10, 2015. Born on March 13th, 1915 in Panama, she graduated from Central High School in St Paul and Macalester College in 1936 with a degree in music. She was an active member in many college organizations including SAI. She met Harold in the canoe country, then married at Central Presbyterian Church in St. Paul, MN on October 2, 1942. They enjoyed 62 years together. After Harold's military service at Ft Leonardwood, MO was completed, they moved back to St Paul and started their family. In 1960, they moved to New Mexico as part of Harold's career with American Linen Supply Company. They returned to Shoreview, MN in 1963. Beryl and Hal lost their son Steve in 1974, in a Navy flight accident. After 13 years of retirement in Minnesota, Beryl and Hal moved to Rio Rancho, NM in 1995. They enjoyed the beautiful scenery, weather and their log cabin in the Pecos Wilderness where they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family. An accomplished pianist and organist, Beryl enjoyed playing at social events & church services, for Widjiwagan friends, and at family gatherings. Most of all, she enjoyed accompanying Hal as he sang with and for various groups. After Hal's passing in 2005, Beryl continued to live independently at home in New Mexico. She enjoyed attending First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque every Sunday, PEO meetings, visits from friends and family and her trips to visit family in Minnesota on most holidays through the Christmas and New Year. In 2014, Beryl moved to St Louis Park, MN and eventually into Parkwood Shores to be close to family. She celebrated her 100th birthday in March. Beryl is survived her sons David Warner Ponthan, Richard Paul Ponthan and their families including six grandchildren and seven great granddaughters. Presbyterian Services will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m at Roselawn Chapel, 803 West Larpenteur Avenue, Roseville, MN. 55113. Preceding the service friends may gather at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow the 11:00 a.m. service after which a light lunch will be served in the Gathering Room at Roselawn. Memorials preferred to Camp Widjiwagan of St. Paul, or P.E.O. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Beryl Devine Ponthan

September 10, 2015

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