Heather Lisa Mestad

Heather L.J. Mestad, age 63, of Chanhassen, passed away surrounded by family on March 30, 2024. She is survived by her children, Raymond, Olivia, and Veronica Mestad. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Mestad, brother, Blake Joyner, and parents, Orlyn and Marilyn Joyner. Heather had a musical soul. She was a trained singer and was active in theater and choir groups throughout her life. Heather was civically engaged and always made an effort to make friends throughout her community. She was involved in politics, organized neighborhood parties, and participated in local music festivals and adventure groups. She embraced the outdoors through kayaking and cross-country skiing. Heather loved her little dogs, Angel and Reggie (and Charlie, who recently passed away). She was blessed to have met her soulmate, John Mestad. They were married 29 years, and we find peace in knowing they are dancing together again. Heather was relentlessly positive, throughout good times and bad. God and Jesus were her guiding light in life. Her lifelong love of music was personal and professional. Having graduated with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, Heather dreamt of becoming a music educator. She returned to the University of Minnesota to pursue this dream, obtaining another Bachelor's in Music Education. She worked as a music teacher and church music and choir director. She shared her passion with her children and even her children's friends that may have had the luck to arrive at the Mestad home during an on-the-spot music lesson. Later on, she worked professionally in sales, putting her love for conversation and meeting new people to good use. Her joy, patience, and optimism are lessons to hold with us forever. Memorial Service, May 3rd, 11 am at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church 5025 Knox Ave South, Minneapolis. Visitation one hour prior to service at church, reception to follow. Memorial donations may be made out to: Cathedral of the Pines Camp Scholarship Fund https://onrealm.org/mtolivet/-/form/give/CathedralofthePines Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, Inc Camp Wapo Scholarship Fund https://lwlbc.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwlbc/donation.jsp?campaign=76& Prison Fellowship https://www.prisonfellowship.org/

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Heather Lisa Mestad

December 25, 1960 - March 30, 2024

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Heather Lisa Mestad

December 25, 1960 - March 30, 2024

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