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Mary Jane RICHMOND Obituary

Age 85 St. Paul, Paynesville, Peoria, Elma Age 85, passed away peacefully on January 13 from complications of influenza. Born on July 8, 1927 in Elma, IA, daughter of John and Luella (McCabe) Beecher; she attended St. Joseph Mercy College of Nursing, Univ of Iowa and postgraduate surgery work at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL. She was a Lieutenant in the Air Force Nursing Corps during the Korean War and Active Reserves, taught at De Paul School of Nursing and later spent 15 years at MN Mutual Life as their Occupational Health Specialist. Survived by her loving husband Edmund Carleton "Carl" Richmond of 56 years; and five children Bill (Vicky) Richmond, Plymouth, MN, Carla (Dan) Anderson, St. Paul, MN, Jane (Steve) Conlin, St. Paul, MN, Paul (Alicia) Richmond, Fort Worth, TX and John (Jodi) Richmond, Eagan, MN; 13 grandchildren; siblings Bernard (Mary) Beecher, Waterloo, IA, Veronica (Lee) Riley, LuAnn Hutchins of Charles City, IA; in-laws Mary Ellen McGrath, Peggy Beecher, Leroy Mohrfeld; and many, nieces, nephews and friends who she loved very much. United in death with her parents; 3 brothers Edward, W. Louis and Gerald Beecher; in-laws Gert Beecher, Gallus Wandro, Luva Mohrfeld, Merle McGrath, Ernestine Richmond. Visitation 4-8PM Thursday at Willwerscheid Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Ave, St. Paul, 651-228-1006. Mass of Christian Burial 10AM Friday at the Church of the Nativity of Our Lord, 1900 Stanford Ave, St. Paul. Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.



Published by Pioneer Press from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2013.
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Dear Carl and Family. We feel cheated by only having met Jane & Carl at their AZ winter home in 2011, as they sold their home of ~17 yrs.& returned to MN. We have special memories as we were able to help them pack their truck and clean the house. We felt special and this sounds familiar to what others remember of Jane. We are still able to help you Carl, and just know we will treasure Jane's time with us on earth and know she is waiting to greet us in heaven. Sending each of you our heartfelt sympathy. We will miss Jane and her wonderful smile.

Jim & Nancy Salentine

February 11, 2013

My deepest condolences to the entire Richmond family. I remember Mrs. Richmond as someone who loved life and brought happiness to everyone around her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Heidi Hart Kessler

January 23, 2013

Dear Richmond Family, Your mom helped me get my 1st professional job at MN Mutual and I remember fondly how all of the employees loved Nurse Jane! Of course, the time I spent at your house with your mom & haircuts, helping us make "Cornish Game Hens" for our Prom dates, and all of the wonderful advice she was sure to give us no matter what the problem, she impressed upon me the importance of a career-as she was a SuperMom balancing a career & family and we all admired that in her. The weekends spent at your cabin-I loved hearing her laugh and joke around with us.
She always made me feel welcomed and loved. I will miss her dearly, but will remember all of the good memories as I'm sure you all will too.
May she rest in Peace,

Candace & Kevin Corrigan

January 21, 2013

I have such fond memories of Nurse Jane from my years at Minnesota Mutual. She never failed to brighten any workday with her smile, her ready sense of humor and her caring, compassionate approach to her work and our well-being. I know her memory will live in many hearts. May all of you in her family and circle of friends be comforted by your own sweet memories and the knowledge that your sadness is shared by many.

Karen Seay

January 19, 2013

"Nurse Jane" was like a 2nd Mother to so many of us at Minnesota Mutual, we all just ADORED her! I am so very sorry for your loss, she was an Incredible Woman, but a True Light for the world!

Nancy Ellis

January 18, 2013

I will always remember Nurse Jane and her compassion and sense of humor in her days at Minnesota Mutual. You must all feel so blessed to have had this wonderful woman be a part of your lives. My deepest sympathy to her friends and family for the loss of this special person.

Mary Erickson

January 18, 2013

Phenomenal lady! My sincerest condolences.

Kelly Gomez

January 18, 2013

We are so sorry that the Richmond family has lost a great lady, friend and mother. We always looked forward to our visit...her family stories,during the Beecher reunions. Our circumstances at home will not allow us to travel to be with you for the celebration of her life Friday. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all.

JOHN AND MARY KAY BEECHER

January 17, 2013

Dear Richmond family, I remember your mom so well from growing up, such a wonderful and sweet woman. I look at all of you, all great people with super personalities and fun to be around, and I know your mom's hard work is probably a big part of who you are. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Michael Loonan

January 17, 2013

Dear Richmond family,
My sympathy in the loss of a very special woman. She touched the lives of many. I've heard so many stories on her devotion to her kids/family. You were lucky to have her. May you find peace in the days ahead as you mourn her death yet celebrate her life.....there is much to honor and celebrate.
May God Bless each of you and comfort you until you all meet again.

Kathy Dunleavy

January 17, 2013

My Aunt Mary Jane was awesome. She was so fun and loving. She will be so missed by everyone she touched. My prayers are with all of my cousins and especially Uncle Carl.

Kathy Thompson

January 17, 2013

We have always felt very fortunate to have known Jane. She was one in a million and will be missed by everyone she touched. She felt like a 2nd Mom. May God Bless Jane and her entire family.

Steve Anderson

January 17, 2013

Nurse Jane may be gone from us physically, but will never be removed from our hearts and memories. What a great legacy of good sense (and a healthy dose of nonsense) this special lady leaves to her grandchildren!!

Marcia Chess

January 17, 2013

Jane's bright smile and deep caring about her Minnesota Mutual "family" were always so evident and appreciated. God bless the (Beecher) Richmond family during this time.

Audrene Lojovich

January 17, 2013

We remember spending time at the house with Mary Jane, Carl and the kids and laughing constantly. She has forever been in our hearts.

Dan and Ronda Gowan

January 17, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. Nurse Jane was a wonderful person and always so helpful at Securian/Minnesota Life. She will be missed and you are all in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Chris Peterson

January 17, 2013

Mary Jane was such a warm and upbeat person. She was so good to me when I moved here from Rockwell, Iowa at the age of 22. Mom has preceded her in death, and I hope the two of them will be having some lively chats in heaven today!

Jane Sturges Smith

January 17, 2013

Nurse Jane, you touched the hearts of so many people with your smile and caring ways. I was one of the lucky ones who had the pleasure of knowing you at Minnesota Mutual / Securian. You took great care of so many of us. May your soul rest in Eternal Peace.

Donna Wood

January 17, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family for their loss of a dear, special lady. We were neighbors on Mary Street on Rice Lake

Julie Moorhead and Marvin Miller

January 17, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. I remember checking in with Nurse Jane on my first day of work. She was warm and welcoming and always a wondeful presence here. I remember seeing her at blood drives after her retirement and she was still the same "Nurse Jane" - engaging and kind as ever. Prayers to her family.

Jackie Philpot

January 17, 2013

I remember Nurse Jane as a loving and wonderful lady - always there to listen and always had a smile on her face. Heaven is lucky to have a new angel. My prayers and thoughts to the family.

Cathy Coleman

January 17, 2013

To the Richmond Family: My heartfelt condolences on the loss of a special person in my life, and a wonderful wife and mother to my friends and neighbors for many years. I will always remember Mrs Richmond's presence in the natatorium on Friday evenings during swim meets in the early 70's as she and her husband cheered on Bill and the rest of the Highland High swim team. God Bless you, Jane, may you rest in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus, and may your family be comforted with His love during this difficult time.

Tim Grimes

January 16, 2013

Nurse Jane was one of my memories I will never forget at Securian/Minnesota Life. I met her on my first day of work as at that time we need to and instantly connected. She was a wonderful person and friend, always had a listening ear, humor and encouragement. She will be missed by all and I will miss being able to see her at our NS 25 club.

Jeanne Jorgenson

January 16, 2013

Aunt Mary Jane was a wonderful lady. We always enjoyed our visits with her and our cousins. We loved her dearly. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.

Barb Beecher-Lehnen

January 16, 2013

Our Prayers are with you all. Jane was such a sweet lady. We are so proud to have her as a neighbor/friend. She did so much for our family.She was so good to our children.She was such a positive and encouraging lady. She will be missed by so many.
Prayers with you all.
God Bless

Steve,Tammy,Tyler,Rachael and Kendra Neu

January 16, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Richmond Family. Nurse Jane was my very first boss and I am honored to have worked with her right out Technical School back in the late '70's early '80s. She was like a second mom to me and as a 19 year old I learned so much about life and god from Nurse Jane. We all lost a wonderful person and God gained an angel! Rest in peace.

Jo Ann Baregi

January 16, 2013

What a great lady! She will be missed by all her friends at Securian/Minnesota Life.

Paula Bilitz

January 16, 2013

I was privileged to have worked with Jane at Minnesota Mutual for many years. Her warm and welcoming smile was what greeted you upon entering the Medical Department. She was a very special person and will be missed by all who knew her. Gob bless you, Jane.

Diane Privratsky (Skara)

January 16, 2013

I met Nurse Jane on my first day at Minnesota Life in June of 1984. All new employees had to check in with her. During our first meeting we discovered that we had a connection. What a small world. I shared with her that I was a former teacher at Columbus High in Waterloo, IA. We discovered that I had her grand daughter, Jean Beecher, in my class. Jean also worked backstage on several plays that I directed. Nurse Jane always watched out for me and I am blessed to have made such a wonderful friend. I will always remember her fondly. Blessing to her whole family and especially Jean.

Chris Schmelzer

January 16, 2013

Mary Jane was a very special person and am so glad I was part of the great Beecher Family. My prayers go out to all of the family at this time.

January 16, 2013

My heartfelt condolences to the family of a very awesome woman. She took good care of all of us at Minnesota Mutual for many years and was always one of my favorite people. Filled with happiness and compassion. I know she must have been a great leader in your family on many fronts. She will be missed.

Keith Van Dell

January 16, 2013

We will miss you Jane at the lake,summer mornings and afternoons will not be the same without seeing you walk down to our place to the turn-around. We will miss you. Carl and family, our prayers are with you and we know that Jane is having a blast with her Savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven. Amen

Greg & Carol Davis

January 16, 2013

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