Bette Louise Brueland

Bette Louise Brueland, age 93, of Brainerd, MN, formerly of Walker, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the Harmony House in Brainerd.Bette was born on April 29, 1922 in Lehigh, Iowa to Roy and Grace (Groves) Brundage. It was in this same area that she grew up and graduated from high school. She was united in marriage to Darwin ?Bud? Brueland on May 31, 1942, while he was home on leave before being deployed during WWII. This union was blessed with three children: Sheryl, Randall and Barry. Bette and Darwin moved to northern MN in 1959 to enjoy life in the northwoods, eventually settling in Walker in 1966. Over the years, Bette worked at several area businesses including the grocery store, Ah-Gwah-Ching, lunch program coordinator at the school and the Register of Deeds office in Walker. Darwin passed away in 1975. Bette moved to May Creek Assisted Living in Walker in 2008 and later to Edgewood Vista Assisted Living and Harmony House in Brainerd, MN for a higher level of skilled care.Bette was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church in Walker for over 40 years and belonged to the Hope Lutheran Quilting Circle. She was an avid reader and enjoyed historical novels. Bette was an exceptional baker who will be remembered for her wonderful batches of homemade rye bread. Above all, she loved her family and looked forward to their visits.She will be lovingly remembered by her three children: Sheryl Peterson, Randall (Ruth) Brueland and Barry Brueland; her sister, Phyllis (Tony) Anthony; her brother Jim (Joan) Brundage; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and many special friends.Bette was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bud; and her sister, Garnett Hanson.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, September 11. 2015 at Hope Lutheran Church in Walker with Reverend Matthew McWaters officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements provided by Midwest Cremation Association / Dennis Funeral Home of Walker, MN. ( www.midwestcremationassociation.com)