Pearl E. Halverson

Halverson, Pearl E. age 94, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus Christ and her beloved husband Hal (Frederick E.) on Wednesday, March 27th at Episcopal Church Home in St. Paul, MN. Pearl was born April 22, 1918 in Hazel Run, MN to Ole and Sophie Gullickson. She graduated from St. Cloud Teachers College in 1937 then taught in Franklin, MN, Russell, MN and at Rushford, MN where she met her husband Fred. Pearl was a World War II veteran having served proudly in the US Coast Guard SPARS with training in West Palm Beach, FL and duty in New York City. In 1947 Fred and Pearl turned to farming the Halverson home place in Revere, MN. Besides helping manage the farm, Pearl was an avid gardener. The family moved to Fridley in 1963 where over the years Pearl did substitute teaching, held positions at Univac, Title Insurance Company and the Hennepin County Assessor’s office from which she retired in 1983. She and Fred traveled extensively throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America with Hawaii her favorite. Education was important to pearl and many of their trips were with People-to-People tours where they learned much about the cultures and people of the lands prior to their trips. Throughout her life Pearl was involved in church activities, including teaching Sunday school, the DFL party and the League of Woman Voters. When not traveling she enjoyed time at their cabin in northern Minnesota as well as the farm. Pearl was well-read throughout her life and kept abreast of world affairs daily via CNN. Most important to her was her family. She was very proud of her sons and their families and her great-granddaughters brought her much joy. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick “Hal” E. Halverson; parents, Ole and Sophie Gullickson; brothers, Edson and Gordon; and sister, Corinne. Survivors include her sons. Carl (Barb) Halverson, Bruce Halverson (Gary Galpin); three granddaughters, Tam Friestad (Tam), Christy Oja (Mike), Jodi Gusso (Jason), Eric Hansen; two great-granddaughters, Fiona Hansen and Greta Gusso; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation 5 PM – 8 PM, Monday, April 1st at Washburn-McReavy Nokomis Park Chapel. Services will be 11 AM, with visitation one hour prior, Tuesday, April 2nd at St. Peder’s Lutheran Church, 4600 E. 42nd St., Minneapolis. Interment at Lamberton Cemetery in Lamberton, MN. Memorials may be to St. Peder’s Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, or to the donor’s choice. The family wishes to express our sincere appreciation to the staff of Episcopal Church Home for the tender and loving care Pearl received while she resided there. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Nokomis Park Chapel 612-721-1651 1838 E. Minnehaha Parkway

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Pearl E. Halverson

March 27, 2013

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Pearl E. Halverson

March 27, 2013

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