Jeannine Sue Mansfield

Was it yesterday? Can it be real? Sometimes it feels like it was all a dream. A year has passed, and we still have you in our thoughts every day. We miss you and pray for you. Why did you have to go so soon? How about a game of dice? a shopping trip? supper for the gang? The list is endless of the many ways we miss you. The neighbors

Catie & Logan Bunker were great fans of you Jeannine. They went to the Sherburne County Fair on Friday Night, 7/17/09, and each received a while baloon. They carried them for a while, then Catie said to mom, I need to let my baloon go. Mom replied, what? do you want me to hold it? No, I need to let it go to heaven for Jennine, and her party in heaven. Everyone was quiet, then Logan piped up and said, me too mom! So they exited the building they were in, said a little prayer for Jeannine, and let the white baloons go to heaven for Jeannine's party in heaven. But wait, Logan's balloon got stuck on a power wire. Everyone was quiet. What do we say, Logan just watched, not upset, then after what seem a very long time....it let loose! And Logan looked to mom and said, Mom, Jeannine is playing a joke on us! Yes in life, and after, Jeannine is alway full of fun. Thanks for being part of our lives Jeannine, and family.
Cathie, Logan and Catie

Dear Dick and Family,
I was very saddened to hear of Jeannine's passing. She was such a great women, I enjoyed talking with her - she always had a "wise crack" everytime I called. She will truly be missed by everyone who knew her.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Barbara Zezza

The mansfield family, Sorry for your lost. Jeannine was always laughing and enjoying life and friends. She was taken away from us way to soon. Darlene & Larry

To Jeannie's family,
I just can't tell you how sad we are for your loss, we met Jeannie when Troy and our Son were on the same Basketball team. She was always so happy and outgoing and so full of life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dick,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dick and all the Mansfields,
I just learned that your dear Jeannine left all of us on July 7th. All the guys in our group looked forward to seeing her at the Lodge every year. She was always upbeat and cheerful. I will always remember her as a wonderful person.
Please accept my hearfelt sympathy.

Dick, I am sorry to hear of Jeannine's passing. She will be missed but never forgotten for her humor and thoughtfulness. She always treated our group like family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dick, Tony, Andrea, Troy and family,

We’re saddened to hear of Jeannine’s passing. With deepest sympathy and sincere condolences, we are sorry for your loss.

Nearly every summer the past 20 or so years we’ve visited Winoga Lodge. At first visit we came as guests, and since… Jeannine (and all) welcomed us as friends.

Each visit with Jeannine always seemed too brief, taking care of business, catching up on family, and of course letting us know where the fish were biting. Then a year would pass to our next visit and conversation picked up where it had left off, never skipping a beat as she recalled the prior year’s topic, always asking with "genuine" interest about the family.

That genuine interest is a trait she (and all the Mansfield’s) practiced, and is what made her such a special person. For that, Jeannine will always be with us, we will remember her warm smile, and we know with each and every future visit to Winoga Lodge, she’ll point us to the good fishing spots.

Tom, Jane, and Jake Bukkila

Dick, Tony, Andrea and Troy,
I am so heart broken to hear that Jeannine has passed away. I cannot think of a better person to have met when our family moved to Elk River. While my boys Brandon and Jon attended school with Troy, Jeannine and I shared many a days shopping and hunting for garage sales. I knew spending a day with Jeannine meant a day filled with laughter. I am thankful for those memories, and look forward to one day in heaven seeing Jeannine's beautiful smile and hearing her laugh.

Dick, I am sorry to hear that Jeannine has passed on. I guess we all knew it was coming, but somehow, it doesn't make it any easier when it happens.

I can tell you that there was an emptyness at the lodge these last two years. I missed Jeannine's smile, her great sense of humor, and her great ability to manage everything at Winoga. I know our whole fishing group will miss her.

Jeannine had a gifted way to make guests feel more like friends, and I will miss her.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My deepest sympathy to Dick and the entire family.
I will always remember Jeannine as a great friend. I knew Jeanine from the time we were young girls. We went to the same church and schools. My last name was Palmer and hers was Peterson so we were always in the same classes and often sat next to each other. We grew up together, although she used to call me “short stuff” because I stopped at 5”7”.
What a kidder she was.
I remember beating her in the high jump one year at school. We were all surprised, but she just laughed and said her feet were holding her down, but that I’d never beat her in the l-o-n-g jump. She was the only one I knew who could tease you and you didn’t mind. You laughed along with her.
Jeanine’s mother Julia worked at the Atom Café years ago with my mother, Nona Palmer.
Each year when our church had their annual rummage sale, my mom would bring home clothes that came from Jeannie. I never could wear her shoes though; they were always way too big. I guess that says a lot about how very few people could ever fill her shoes.

Jeannine was so fun to be around, always upbeat, smiling, and looking at the positive side of things. She was confident, while most of us in high school were shy.
There are not very many people that have such a genuine warmth and love of life that she had.

We will all miss her but we’ll look forward to seeing her again in heaven someday… I just know she’ll be there to greet us with that special smile of hers.

To Jeannine's family....I met Jeannie Christmas of 2006 & we became immediate friends. I only saw her a few times & our conversations were mostly via the phone & email. I attended today's service & now feel I know her better seeing her family & friends, hearing the wonderful stories about her life. I wish I could have had more time with her but I cherish our friendship & the time we did have. I hope you will find peace knowing how much she loved you all....I know she did as she talked so highly of her family. Remember her like I will, a beautiful person with a huge personality & a huge heart.

To the Mansfield Family,
Our sincere condolences in the loss you are feeling. Jeannine was the most wonderful woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you find peace in the days ahead.

Dick and Family,
We met you and Jeannine through Tellers. Although it has been years, we remember the good times together. There is no doubt that her passing will be a great loss to all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Bob & Judy Simpson

Troy...I never got a chance to meet your mom (even @ the wedding) but had heard over the years what a wonderful & special lady she was through Matt & Marissa. I hope the beautiful memories you have carry you through & help lessen the pain of your loss. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers!! Love Sheila Zych

Jeanine made you feel like extended family. I don't think there was a time we meet where we didn't share a laugh.She used to call me " big boy " Dick, Tony, Andrea and Troy, our family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Tom (big boy)Hickey and Family

40 years ago I anxiously awaited someone from Minnesota to join me in Germany.. who'd have known what a lifelong friend she would become.. me the naive girl from Edina basking in Jeannies loving joyful nature slowly finding what real friendship is. I've always said if Jeannie is your friend that's all you need. Who will tease me so lovingly now... I cherish all our memories and though we hate to let go of you KNOW you're in loving hands and have left us all with such sweet nuances... I love you more dear Jeannie:) Valerie

from Dave.... Jeannie, you were a great giving caring friend and the many things that you did for everybody are greatly appreciated and your joyful presence will be sadly missed but remembered fondly forever.. love Dave ps: you were always giving... what did you leave me in the will hehe

jeannine was my high school friend. she was always happy and always willing to help a friend. she will be missed by so many.

I was saddened to hear of Jeannine's passing. Dick and Jeannine have given us some lasting memories during our visits to Winoga Lodge. I always looked forward to seeing Jeannine's smile and hearing her wit. She never let me forget the time I walked through the screen door. Dick and Jeannine would stop over often for story telling and a meal; we enjoyed their company.

Each year we traveled to Winoga, Jeannine and I would compare photos, my kids, and her grandchildren. She lit up when she showed me photos of her grandchildren.

My son will be 10 next year. I hope to bring him to Winoga Lodge to experience some of the hospitality and wonderful fishing I have come to expect. I had hoped to introduce him to Jeannine; she has seen photos of him since he was a baby.

Jeannine will be missed, but she has left many good memories. Best regards to Dick and family.

Dick, Tony, Andrea, and Troy, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe and Salli Rarick

To All of Jeanie's Family and Friends -
What a great loss we have to bear. Jeanine and I have been friends since the 50's. I still get a kick out of the sight of the two of us in school days - she was already hitting 6' and I was pushing 5'. And what a great sense of humor. What a doll! Love and miss you Jeanie.

Don’t cry for me Jeannine Sue Mansfield 2009

Take my hand to help me on my path to Victory. To all of the doctors, nurses, and caregivers that were there for me from the time this first began “don’t cry for me”. As you took care of me and comforted me; tell me what lesson you learned from our time together. Give me purpose for all of this pain. Help me pass with dignity.
To all my friends throughout the years, as you sit beside me in my last days, “don’t cry for me.” As my mind drifts about from years gone by, help me on my journey by reminiscing about the fun times, precious moments, and memories we shared together. Hold these memories in your heart.
To my brothers and sister and other family members “don’t cry for me” As my journey is nearing the end. Take my hand and remind me of days gone by, of growing up together, of the good times and memories. Remind me of those gone before me, so I may look forward to meeting them again.
To my grandchildren, Oh so young, May you remember the smiles, the hugs, the tender kisses. The story times and boo boo’s kissed, and knowing that even if mom or dad said “no”, Grandma Jeannine always said “yes”.
To my children, “don’t cry for me”. Crawl in bed and lay beside me, holding me as close as I did for you when you were young. Comfort me by telling me about the memorable moments we shared together that made you who you are today. Tell me when I comforted you the most. Most of all, tell me how much you love me.
To my husband, “don’t cry for me” As my journey ends take my hand and walk with me through our years together, reliving each day so as my time on earth finally ends, I may leave in peace.
To each and every one of you here today, “don’t cry for me” Hold all that is precious in your heart and rejoice for I now stand by the father in Victory.

Annette Russell

Goodbye my friend…

We pack up the dreams we have shared, as a chapter comes to a close
I can’t believe the time has come for this chapter in our lives’ to be through.
It is so hard to let you go, but to a better place, in good hands you are, it is time to reflect and share with others, as you have shared and taught me.


You have always been close, and I know some days it won’t seem you’re even gone, and others I will wonder how to go on without you. Your heart was big enough to share; your friendship strong enough to carry us both, your caring soul was as big as life. True friends are friends forever, and our friendship will never end.

You will be forever close; in my heart, in my mind, and in my soul. Today I remember you the same as yesterday and tomorrow. I will never forget our time together as friends, sharing each day as family and friend.

Our friendship together consisted of sharing our family, friends, thoughts, dreams, strengths, time, joy, sadness, excitement, surprises, secrets, fun, laughter, games, nonsense, and oh such more. A lifetime’s not long enough to live as friends.

Your strength was always there for me, your hand reached out to care. You always had time to share a look or thought, a moment as only friends could understand. Thank you for being my friend for ever and a day, your life was shared, and caring, and we are all better for having you in our lives. For those of us left behind, I can only hope we can live by your example as good person, a great friend, a kind neighbor, caring employer, sharing sister, always putting others before yourself. And being there for all of us, all of us left behind to find our way without you, but to live by your example. Friends forever and a day…

I will meet you in the great shopping mall in the sky, and learn where the good bargains are! your friend Cathie

Dick, Tony, Andrea, Troy and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Jeannine was a wonderful person and she will be missed by everyone who knew her. Growing up Jeannine was like a 2nd mom to me with all the time my family spent with yours. I have so many wonderful memories of hanging out with all of you over the years at your house and at Winoga. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please let me know if you need anything.

Love always,
Christy Remington

Jeannine was the tallest girl in our graduating class and she was so proud of that. She was and always will be heads and shoulders above the stars.

Dick and family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Jeannine was one of a kind. We go back to our high school days in Elk River and even before that when we lived a block from each other as kids. I remember her home right across the street from my dad's grocery store.
I was very quiet and shy in high school and Jeannine helped me change that.
She always said what was on her mind. I admired that about her. She was such a good person.
I remember her telling me about the cancer at St. Andrew's Parish Festival. I was shocked but she brushed it off as another of life's challenges.
In a recent card, I told Jeannine that she was the backbone of the Class of '67. I really meant that.
I extend my sympathy to the entire family. I will always remember Jeannine as a good friend and classmate. We will all miss her. She's in heaven know, probably cracking jokes the the Lord.