Pauline Renee March

Pauline Renee March November 12, 1954 - June 8, 2024 Pauline Renee March of Hopkins, Minnesota, affectionately known as "Poppi," was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 12, 1954, and died at age 69 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Darley (2005) and Germaine (2015) and brother-in-law William H. Zajicek (2014). She is survived by her sister Marilynn Zajicek of Wyckoff, New Jersey; her brother Anthony March (Pamela) and loving niece Ashley March, all of Bend, Oregon. Pauline leaves behind many family members and friends who will always remember her quiet and loving spirit. Pauline had a close bond with an amazing group of women known as The Birthday Club, sharing birthdays, holidays, and life-changing events throughout their friendship. Each held a special place in Pauline's heart. Pauline was a 1973 graduate of St. Margaret's Academy in Minneapolis and went on to attend the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, followed by St. Cloud University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, earning her Associate's Degree. Future sights were set on a career in speech therapy; however, Pauline shifted her interests to the medical field, which led her to a 20-year career with Abbott Laboratories, Plymouth, Minnesota, formerly St. Jude Medical. In her role as Quality Assurance Technician, Pauline was responsible for ensuring that equipment and instruments were calibrated correctly and measurements were accurate. She was also the encourager in the workplace, especially with new or less knowledgeable employees. Her unassuming demeanor put people at ease and made them feel welcome. With dedication, patience, and keen attention to detail, Pauline consistently met company goals, going above and beyond expectations. Pauline's weekends were for recharging and relaxation. She loved making trips to visit relatives in Iowa and Wisconsin and spending holidays with family in Illinois. She was a golf enthusiast and an avid Vikings fan and cheered on her favorites on weekends. She often started Sundays off with breakfast at Perkins, sharing burnt bacon and lively conversation with friends. She also liked to challenge her mind with a taxing jigsaw puzzle or crossword puzzle, never stopping until the task was completed. Pauline enjoyed cooking, especially one-pot meals, and her stir-fry chicken was a favorite with everyone she hosted. Baking pies for holidays was her specialty. Her pumpkin and apple pies were delicious and as tasty as her mom's, which is high praise! Following in her dad's footsteps, Pauline was a natural at home improvement projects, especially with carpentry and painting. Always eager to lend a helping hand to anyone tasked with a challenging project, she was a patient but exacting teacher! Deeply devout in her Catholic faith, Pauline was a member of St. Olaf Catholic Church for many years, volunteering her service as Eucharistic Minister. A testament to her strong faith and the selfless life she led, Pauline cared for her mom in the home they shared. Pauline was a quiet lady, a deep thinker and feeler, and generous to many in her graceful way. She lived the life she wanted to live. The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses, and staff at Abbott Northwestern Hospital for their loving care and support, and the entire staff at Our Lady of Peace Hospice, who cared for Pauline with dignity and compassion. To Pauline's relatives and friends, the family is grateful for your comforting words of sympathy during what was a difficult time. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Pauline's life on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 215 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, visitation at 9:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Private interment at Valleau Cemetery, Ridgewood, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Pauline's name to Our Lady of Peace Hospice, 2076 Saint Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55104

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Pauline Renee March

November 12, 1954 - June 8, 2024

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