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Grace Keillor Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 29, 2012.

Keillor, Grace Ruth Denham Beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, died July 27, 2012 at her home in Brooklyn Park, MN. She was 97. One of 13 children of Scottish immigrants, she grew up in south Minneapolis, attended Roosevelt High School, trained as a nurse and went to work at the former Eitel Hospital. Grace was caring, strong, and persevering throughout her life, supported by her strong faith in Jesus Christ. She loved her family, and enjoyed playing Scrabble, storytelling, reading, and singing hymns. She married John Keillor in 1936. She is preceded in death by John, her son J. Philip Keillor, Jr., her 9 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by children Judith Locke, Garrison (Jenny), Steven (Margaret), Stan (Kay), Linda (David) Berg, 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank her wonderful caregivers: Sharon, Nicole, Ramona and Dianne. Private service. Arrangements by Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel

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August 1, 2012

Dick and Joan Tomkinson posted to the memorial.

July 31, 2012

Cheryl Anderson Gilbraith posted to the memorial.

July 30, 2012

Connie Birk posted to the memorial.

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Dick and Joan Tomkinson

August 1, 2012

Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Grace, but thankfulness that she is with her Lord and Savior and free of the shackles of this world.

Cheryl Anderson Gilbraith

July 31, 2012

I'm sorry for your loss. We will always remember Mrs. Keillor. She was a very caring and nice person.

Connie Birk

July 30, 2012

We were all privileged to have many “Mothers” in the neighborhood while growing up. Grace was truly my second Mother as I was left in her care for many years when my Mother Millie went to work. What better tribute is there than that! I learned to drink all of my milk, eat everything on my plate, garden, harvest the chickens, all from her. We got to use the garage for our plays – usually written by Garrison. All parents were invited. She truly cared; I will always remember her coming to see my Father before he passed away. She was worried that he wasn't going to make it to heaven and wanted him to get there. Another of our neighborhood matriarchs is gone. She will be remembered and missed. Connie Birk

Donna Anderson-Schottmuller

July 30, 2012

To all the Kellior kids that I grew up with, I send my condolences and share with them all the memories of our happy childhood together. Your Mother nurtured and cared for me when my own mother was ill and hospitalized. She was a beautiful person inside and out and I know that she is now singing with the choir in heaven.

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Nancy Couture Berthiaume

July 30, 2012

Linda...sorry to hear of your loss. I have many great memories of your mom.

Blair Anderson

July 29, 2012

Dear Friends: please know that I hold you in my loving intercessions as you bid farewell to your mother, grandmother, and friend. Blair Anderson

July 29, 2012

With a heavy heart we offer our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. We will always remember her strength and kind and generous spirit.
The Anderson's

Jiv Pauly

July 29, 2012

AT 6:15 A.M. each weekday morning, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR)'s Writer's Almanac allows me to drift back to the day's of St. Olaf's WCAL Radio and, especially, their Sunday evening Compline Service from downtown Central Lutheran in Minneapolis. For me, there was a hidden quality in each programming that made them do the same thing.

In a real sense, today's Writer's Almanac is Mother Keillor's program. That program turns out to be a wonderful tribute to motherhood.

You have done well, Grace Ruth Denham Keillor. You have worked hard.

You have truly found a good way to keep in touch.

And I am grateful.

Marvin Nrlson

July 29, 2012

Judy and family. My condolences on your Mother's. passing. I remember her well as a strong person who devoted her self to God and family.

Susan Gohr

July 29, 2012

Garrison, I am so sorry for the lose of your mother. What a wonderful life. She was blessed. your third cousin Betty Nelsons daughter Sue Gohr Work at Anoka Post Office.

Mark and Joy Anderson

July 29, 2012

Garrison, I send my prayers in the loss of your mother. I was also raised in a PB Assembly and have close friends who say behind you and your family when you were but a child. I continue to pray for you. God Bless.

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