Marie Margrethe Bray

1935 - 2018

Marie Margrethe Bray obituary, 1935-2018

Marie Margrethe Bray

1935 - 2018

BORN

1935

DIED

2018

Marie Bray Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 30, 2018.
Marie "Grethe" Bray (Petersen), age 83 of Coon Rapids, passed away on 6/29/2018.

Marie was raised in Solvang, CA the daughter of Alfred and Erna (Kjersgaard) Petersen. She enjoyed working with her "Pop" in the bakery. She graduated from both Grandview College, IA and SDSU, SD. Taught Home Ec. for District 16 (Spring Lake Park) from 1971-1995. Was an active JAMS volunteer. Enjoyed craft shows, weaving rugs and other crafts, and socializing with family & friends. Loved baking - especially treats for her grandkids and close friends.

Survived by Children, Stephen (Patty) of Fridley, Ronald (Karen) of Arlington, WA, Mindy (Dave) Pell of Jackson, Terry (Victoria) of Blaine and Bill (Nancee) of Ramsey; Grandchildren, Amanda (Joe Morales), Rachel, Glen and Jeff Pell (Miranda Gleason), Alissa (Pat) Coquyt, Sam (Will Imholte), Will, Brandon and Robert Smith, Amber, Ashley and Taylor; Great-grandchildren, Payton, Quinn, Chase, Aubrey, Hunter, Brooke, and Abby; also, by many Loving Relatives and Friends.

Preceded in death by Husband, Darold; Infant Son, Jeffrey; Parents, Alfred and Erna Petersen; Twin Sister, Ingrid Ringrose.

~Celebration of Life~
11AM, Monday, August 20, 2018 with visitation 1 hr. prior at
Gearhart Funeral Home,
11275 Foley Blvd. NW,
Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Reception to follow.

~Interment~
Epiphany Cemetery
Coon Rapids, Minnesota

www.GearhartFuneralHome.com
763-755-6300

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Gearhart Funeral Home

11275 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448-3336

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