Evodia Marie Linner

Evodia Marie Larson Linner, age 102, of Bloomington, MN passed away on August 4. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John Linner, daughter Jennifer Groth, and infant son, John Peter. She is survived by four daughters, Kristin Linner (Patrick McGee), Andrea Bruner, Victoria (John) Wilson, and Elizabeth (John) McClure. Evodia was further blessed with nine grandchildren: Jordan (Katelyn), Sylvia, Adrianna, Conrad (Theresa), Marie, Henry, Michael, Isabel, and Paul; as well as five great grandchildren: Wyatt, Riggins, Chloe, Xavier, and Eleanor. Evodia was born in Thief River Falls, MN on August 26, 1923, the daughter of Rev. Albin and Mrs. Olga Larson. She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College, taught in secondary school for two years and then became a registered medical technologist in 1946. She was married in 1948 to her wonderful husband of 65 years. Her main interest in life was being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Evodia derived great satisfaction from volunteer work. She was a member of the Hennepin County Medical Auxiliary, the Gustavus Library Associates, the Guthrie Stagehands, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art where she served as a docent for 15 years. Other very important institutions to Evodia were Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, and the American Swedish Institute. After the death of her husband of 65 years, Evodia moved to Friendship Village of Bloomington where she enjoyed participating in many activities with friends, old and new. Memorials are preferred to Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. Evodia's family is so grateful to all the staff at Friendship Village, as well as the Park Nicollet hospice program. A private interment will be held at Lakewood Cemetery. Evodia's funeral service will be at 11am, Thursday, August 27 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. No visitation. Light lunch to follow.

Evodia Marie Linner

August 26, 1923 - August 4, 2026

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