Margaret Lee Henriksen

Margaret "Peggy" Boardman Henriksen August 8, 1931-April 10, 2023 Age 91, died April 10, 2023, New Brighton, MN. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Veryle; daughter, Juliann and son-in-law Jeff. Survived by children Kisten (Tim), David (Carolyn) and Lorraine (Tom); 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law Phyllis and Donna Rae; and many extended family members. Peggy met the love of her life, Veryle, in 1949 when they were students at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. They married in December, 1950 and enjoyed nearly 69 years together. While Peggy did not finish college at the time (instead beginning to raise the first of four children), she went back to school to complete her bachelor's degree in education and graduated in 1971 from the University of Rhode Island. Peggy was a strong, resilient, independent woman-she had to be since Veryle was a Navy Chaplain and would often be gone from home for six months at a time on deployment. She would handle home life, finances, and all that life brought, all the time living on the East Coast, far from family. When Veryle left active duty, she became a pastor's wife in rural MN and began a career in early childhood education and later, home health care management. She was completely and totally committed to her family, supporting her children and grandchildren in any way that she could. She and Veryle attended as many activities as they could for their children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. She was an active volunteer with Stephen Ministry through her church, Christ the King; a hospice volunteer with Twin Cities Hospice; a library volunteer at Presbyterian Homes and a Growing through Loss grief small group leader, to name just a few of her areas of service and ministry. She was a generous supporter of Local Mission Partners, Tanzania and other social ministries through her church. Peggy loved music, having learned violin as a child and playing in the St. Olaf Orchestra as a student, later singing in various choral groups in her communities. Peggy and Veryle loved to travel and were fortunate to visit all seven continents around the world. They welcomed many family members and friends to accompany them on their travels over the years and took their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on 3 different cruises together. Peggy suffered from dementia in her later years but she maintained her dignity, sense of style and gracious welcome even as she struggled with her memory. Peggy had a warm and compassionate heart, a listening ear, a generous spirit, and a deep and abiding faith. We who knew and loved her were blessed by her presence and love. She was a gift to all of us. Memorial service 11 am Friday, May 5 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1900 7th Street NW, New Brighton. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Memorial gifts may be directed to the donor's choice. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Columbia Hts Chapel 763-789-4436

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Margaret Lee Henriksen

August 8, 1931 - April 10, 2023

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Margaret Lee Henriksen

August 8, 1931 - April 10, 2023

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