Katherine "Posy" Ewald

Ewald, Katherine "Posy" Gray Died May 19, 2010 surrounded by her family. Posy was born on April 27, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to Neal and Katherine Gray. Posy grew up in Hudson, Ohio, and graduated from Hathaway Brown High School in Cleveland. After high school, Posy attended Smith College until she left to marry F.P. Heffelfinger in 1947. Together, they had three daughters and eventually moved to Minneapolis. In 1969, Posy married Russell V. Ewald, who was the Executive Director of the McKnight Foundation for many years. Later in life, Posy attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. She received her Masters in Library Science and became the Research Librarian at the Guthrie Theater; a job she enjoyed immensely. She served on the board of many organizations and supported many causes. Her favorites were Heifer International and the George Washington Foundation (Historic Kenmore). Posy was a joy to those who knew her. She had a sweet charm about her that made her likeable to so many people. She was intelligent, witty, engaging, and dignified. In addition to her interest in world history, Posy was especially passionate about her family heritage. She was an avid reader and a crossword puzzle extraordinaire. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. The family would like to offer special gratitude to Dr. David Plimpton for being so present for Posy throughout her life and death. Posy is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Gordon Gray; and her husband Russell V. Ewald. She is survived by 1 brother, Eric Gray, Cleveland, Ohio; 3 daughters, Elizabeth Heffelfinger, Nova Scotia, Canada, Katherine Heffelfinger, Minneapolis, and Shanly (John) Weber, Boulder, Colorado; daughter-in-kind, Jackie Disch, Minneapolis; 1 step-daughter, Susan (Gregg) Gamble, Pequot Lakes; 5 Grandchildren, Megan Winecoff, Duncan Winecoff, Christopher Laursen, Blake (Kelly) Laursen, Chloe Weber; 2 Step-Grandchildren, Tonya and Sarah Gamble; 1 Great grandchild, Joseph Laursen; 2 Step-Great Grandchildren, Dashawn Gamble and Trayvon McKinney; and two special nieces, Morlee Powers and Barbara Brazier; as well as many other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Lakewood Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN. Private Internment will follow. After the service, guests are invited to join the family at the Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The George Washington Foundation (Historic Kenmore), Attn: Advancement Office, 1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Katherine "Posy" Ewald

May 23, 2010

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Katherine "Posy" Ewald

May 23, 2010

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