Mary Wedum

Wedum, Mary Beth Age 76, of Minnetonka, formerly from Alexandria and Fergus Falls, MN. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family March 11, 2012. Beth was preceded in death by husband, John A. Wedum; parents, Emil & Ella Hagen; sisters, Maxine, Charlotte, Evelyn and her brother, Keith. Beth was a graduate of St. Cloud State University and utilized her sociology and psychology degrees to the fullest. She was the past president of the Alexandria League of Women Voters and was involved for many years with Theater Le Homme Dieu. Beth believed in helping others and was instrumental in establishing the Douglas County Day Activity Center giving challenged young adults the opportunity to live more independent lives. Beth and John worked as a team throughout their lives developing and operating multiple businesses. Together they built and managed the J.A. Wedum Foundation in which she proudly sat as Co-Chairman of the board for many years. Beth played a major role in the foundations challenge grant to Allina Hospice to fund the construction of the J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice Facility in Brooklyn Park. Her personal end of life journey with John not only led to the vision of such a facility, but became in her lifetime a reality. How proud she was to see her dream fulfilled and the doors open just weeks ago. Beth loved to travel and she and John used every opportunity to explore the world and experience different cultures. They lived many places during their lives, each and every one of them leading to new friendships and adventures. They shared a love most would envy and were soul-mates to the end. Beth is survived by daughters, Dana Wedum Kennelly (Thomas), and Dawn Downs (Wes); her brother, Ogden Hagen; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and her beloved cat "Tonka". A celebration of Beth's life will be Thursday, March 22, 2012, 11 AM at Eden Prairie Chapel with visitation starting at 10 AM. Graveside service at 1 PM Friday, March 23 at Kincaid Cemetery, Alexandria, MN. Our heartfelt gratitude to Abbott N.W. and Allina Hospice for helping her through this last great Journey. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Allina Hospice. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400 7625 Mitchell Road (1 blk N. of Hwy 5)

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Mary Wedum

March 18, 2012

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Mary Wedum

March 18, 2012

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