Marilyn Ruth Blomseth

Marilyn Ruth Blomseth, passed into the loving arms of her heavenly father on February 21, 2024. Born in Ashland, Wisconsin to Winifred and Ruth Danielson, she was one of eight siblings: Stanley (deceased), LeRoi (deceased), Carol, twins, Ardelle & Arlene, identical twin Marian (deceased) and Sid. In her formative years growing up as a "PK", a pastor's kid, in rural South Dakota. She and her siblings had many adventures on the walk to and from the country school. Things such as jumping off chicken coops, swimming in drainage ditches, and trapping gophers to feed to Colorie, her calico cat. After graduating from Salem high school, she and her twin sister Marian moved to St. Paul and they both started working at GTA, (Grain Terminal Association) where she met the love of her life, Ron Blomseth. The shenanigans with her twin sister did not end in South Dakota, but continued throughout her life wherever their travels took them. Some highlights include, trespassing for late night swims during hot summer nights, picking seashells, or snooping for "souvenirs." The "telepathic" connection with her twin sister was uncanny. Oftentimes, they would complete each other's sentences, or simply speak incomplete sentences to one another, knowing exactly what each other was saying while leaving everyone else around them in the dark. They were known to purchase identical cards for family members or show up to events dressed in the same outfit, without ever communicating a word ahead of time. Together, they also had the incredible gift from God for making everyone they met feel very special, cared for, and valued. They were inseparable and best friends for life. On May 7th, 1966, Ron and Marilyn were married at Calvary Baptist Roseville where they continued as members together for 57 years. Calvary was a wonderful environment for them where they raised their three children Jill, Lisa, and Jeff. Marilyn left GTA when Jill was born to raise their children. When the kids entered school, she started working with children at Roseville Preschool and eventually, Island Lake Elementary School until her retirement. Marilyn found great joy serving as a leader of a Girls Meeting God group at Calvary, delivering Meals on Wheels with her kids, and volunteering with her family at Trout Lake Camp. Her love of children was evident throughout her life as she loved her kids and grandkids, who all felt as if they were her "favorite." Marilyn enjoyed her many travels with Ron throughout North America and Europe. In 2010, Marilyn was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis and was given two years to live. Through God's amazing grace, delivered through medical professionals at the University of Minnesota, her life was extended 14 years! Throughout that time, her love and concern for others never changed. She was a prayer warrior, when unable to sleep, she devoted her attention to praying for others. Marilyn leaves that legacy for each of us as a vivid example of how to finish the race of life well.

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Marilyn Ruth Blomseth

April 5, 1944 - February 21, 2024

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Marilyn Ruth Blomseth

April 5, 1944 - February 21, 2024

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