Lois Bren-Cunningham Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

Bren-Cunningham, Lois (nee Pederson) Age 72, of Glendale, AZ, formerly of Hopkins, MN passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on June 16, 2007. Survived by her husband Jack Cunningham, brother, sister, 5 children, 2 grandchildren and 12 nieces and nephews. A special thank you to her daughters, Valerie and Laurie, for all their great, extra-special caregiving during her time battling her illness. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, June 21, 2007 at Cathedral Christian Church in Glendale. For family and friends in Minnesota, a memorial service will be held on a date to be determined at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 7110 France Ave S., Edina, MN 952-924-4100. See full notice in a future Sun. edition.

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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If I could but see, again your face,
Oh how much my heart would race,
And nothing could ever efface,
The mem’ry of our last embrace.

If I could climb to Heaven’s gate
And just look in to watch awhile,
Then I know I could joyfully wait,
If I could see your happy smile.

If I could hear the song you sing
And your laughter bless my ears,
Then grief would lose its sting
And a smile would dry my tears.

But faith would...

Wayne Bren

June 13, 2022 | Minnetonka, MN | Son

We did some crazy things in San Francisco!

I loved when you would come to California and visit me...

Laurie Bren

June 16, 2021 | San Rafael, CA

She loved Christmas with her family more than anything.

14 years has gone by.Truly a large piece of our hearts that will always be missing. I wonder all the time what kind of person she would be now. Retired (finally), gardening, line dancing, going to the Lois club. Or perhaps she would have been in Minnesota, where she truly wanted to be. Back home. That would have been lovely. Gosh, she sure was something special. So much kindness and grace.

Laurie Bren

June 16, 2021 | San Rafael, CA

Still missing your wisdom and guidance.

Wayne Bren

June 16, 2021 | Minnetonka, MN | Son

Sure am missing you now. Glad Mark is with you. Really wish we could all do it over again. Look at us innocent kids in 1957.

Wayne Bren

June 16, 2020 | Minnetonka, MN | Son

Mark is with you now Mom. I know you are so happy. I believe you two are sharing good times together now. We all miss you both. Laurie

Laurie Bren

June 13, 2019 | San Rafael | Daughter

Lois and Jeanette- the greatest gift-being together a month before Mom passed. It seems like yesterday I had you in my life. Laurie

It seems like yesterday I had you with me. Oh how very much I miss you. Take care of Mark now. I know you are. Laurie

Laurie Bren

June 13, 2019 | San Rafael, CA | Daughter

Can't believe it's been 13 years. Seems like yesterday, as you are always in my thoughts. You might be disappointed in my slowing down so much lately, but I'm still trying. Wish I could still call and exchange encouragements. Love always, Wayne

Wayne Bren

June 13, 2019 | Minnetonka, MN | Son

Mom- I miss baking cookies with you. There is nothing that can compare to being with you for the holidays. Missing you still, on your birthday.

Laurie Bren

December 06, 2013

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