Eileen Mae Westburg

Eileen Mae Westburg (Dahlman) of Minnetonka, Minnesota passed away peacefully at her home on April 1, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on July 31, 1931 at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Carl and Myrtle Dahlman. Eileen spent her entire childhood in South Minneapolis, graduating from Central High School in 1949. After high school, Eileen went on to complete her nurse's training at Lutheran Deaconess School of Nursing in Minneapolis, MN in 1952. The nurse training program didn't allow students to be married, so she worked for one year as a nurse at Deaconess before marrying Robert Wilson in 1953. Eileen and Robert moved to Duluth, MN in 1954 where he had an internship for medical school. While in Duluth, Eileen continued her nursing career at St. Luke's Hospital until they moved back to Richfield, MN to start their family. Eileen and Robert lived in Richfield, MN and Bloomington, MN for 23 years where they raised their six children and participated at Bloomington Baptist Church and in their community. After Robert passed away in 1984, Eileen, widely known for her excellent cooking, started her own catering business that became very successful. She ran the business for 13 years serving all kinds of couples, events, and groups. In 1986, Eileen married Del Westburg, who she knew from her childhood, and with whom she made a home in Minnetonka. In 1991, Eileen took a refresher course in nursing at Normandale Community College. She then worked as a nurse at Castle Ridge Care Center for 25 years, retiring at the age of 85. In her later years, she was very active in various church groups and functions. She continued to host and cook for her ever-expanding family and her recipes have become cherished family traditions. She was tenacious, warm, full of love, and never let any obstacle get in the way of what she set out to do. Throughout her life, Eileen had an unwavering dedication to her faith in Jesus Christ. She found deep hope in Jesus and faithfully studied and clung to His words in scripture. Of all the things she leaves behind, this is a legacy her family and friends will treasure. Eileen is preceded in death by her first husband, Robert (Bob) Wilson; and sisters, Lois Bolen and Marilyn Brown. She is survived by husband, Del Westburg; sister-in-law, Shirley Sjolund; children, Peter Wilson (Ellen), Tom Wilson (Marcia), Shari Cullen (Steve), Michael Wilson, Steven Wilson (Robin), Danny Wilson (Elizabeth); 17 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by Del's children, Lynda Talman (Ishi), Mark Westburg (Barb), Reid Westburg (Beth), and 4 grandchildren. Reviewal to be held Thursday, April 13, from 4-7 PM at Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel. Memorial service on Saturday, May 20th at 1 PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 720 13th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Memorials preferred to Jericho Road Ministries.

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Eileen Mae Westburg

July 31, 1931 - April 1, 2023

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Eileen Mae Westburg

July 31, 1931 - April 1, 2023

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