Mrs. Daphine Mae Ofsthun

Ofsthun, Daphine With heavy but grateful hearts, Daphine's family shares the news of her passing. She was born June 29, 1927 to Alfred and Sophie Overlie in Rose Creek Minnesota where she basked in an idyllic life with her two brothers, George and Ralph, and sister, Shirley. Daphine was named Valedictorian at Austin High School, then proceeded to the U of M. There she met handsome WWII fighter pilot, Carroll, who sat behind her in Spanish Class. They quickly became the love of each other's lives, married in 1947 and raised three children together, Stephanie, Becky & Richard. Daphine was the ultimate mother. She poured herself into her children's lives, volunteering in every one of their activities, offering her unending support and encouragement as she quietly taught them to pursue what they loved. She was very actively involved at Central Lutheran Church where many close, forever friendships were established. The life Daphine and Carroll created for their family was magical. The sound of music always filled the house, and that passion was passed on to her children, as was her love of books. There were long summer vacations traveling the country, camping, hiking, touring and bonding. Then came cherished grandchildren. Daphine championed their every endeavor, sweetly shared her insights and advice and loved each one beyond measure. She was so proud of them all. To help support the family and fund the countless joy-filled trips she and Carroll took abroad, Daphine worked for years at Fairview Southdale Hospital, another place where she developed long-lasting friendships. She was a Minnesota sports fanatic who rarely missed a Gopher, Vikings, or Twins game. So many adjectives describe Daphine: intelligent, witty, curious, adventurous, feisty, caring, loving, and beautiful. Daphine was all of those to the very end. She had a gentle, kind heart and a deep abiding love for her extended family and her dear Lord. She touched and inspired everyone that she knew. She will be dearly missed. Daphine is survived by her three children, Stephanie (Judd), Becky (Bruce), Rich (Kathy), nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, as well as her sister, Shirley Capon. A private service will be held today at 2:00 PM at Central Lutheran Church. It will be live- streamed at centralmpls.org. Navigate to Online Worship, then click "online worship" again in the text of that page. We would love to have you share your stories and pictures of Daphine and Carroll. daphineofsthun.remembered.com/ Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Mrs. Daphine Mae Ofsthun

June 29, 1927 - April 5, 2021

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Mrs. Daphine Mae Ofsthun

June 29, 1927 - April 5, 2021

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