William and Ramona Bjornstad

William and Ramona Bjornstad obituary, Payson, AZ

William and Ramona Bjornstad

William Bjornstad Obituary

Published by Star Tribune on Apr. 21, 2013.
Bjornstad, William "Bill" Bjornstad, Ramona "Noni" (Gehring) Bill died March 29, 2013. Noni died January 9, 2013. Richfield High School '56 & '58. Proud RHS Band members. Noni graduated U of M '76 and later received her Masters of Education. Noni taught at Mississippi Elementary School for 25 years and the couple fostered nearly a thousand children over 20 years, three became family. Noni & Bill resided in Richfield, Coon Rapids, and most recently Payson, AZ. Members of Wooddale, Meadow Creek, and Mountain Bible churches. Survived by brothers, Gary Bjornstad and Luke Gehring; daughter, Jody Bjornstad (Carrie); (foster) sons, Shawn (Jenn) Hoover, Jason (Krista) Specht, Brandon (Kellie) Bostic; 8 grandchildren; many cousins & one "outlaw". Both are interred at Lakewood. Celebration of life will be held Saturday 4th of May, 1 PM, Meadow Creek Church, 3037 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW, Andover, MN 55304
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Chris Hanson

August 8, 2013

Thanks for everything you did for me, Mrs. Bjornstad. I will miss you, but I know someday we shall meet again.

Sean Novack

August 7, 2013

Noni Bjornstad was my First Grade teacher and was one of the best teachers I ever had. She had a knack for drawing out the quiet kids (yes, I was quiet when I was a kid) and finding all of her students skills and talents. When I think of what a teacher of children is supposed to be, Mrs. Bjornstad is who comes to mind. I was in her class in 1977, I saw her at Cub about 4 years ago. Even after all that time (and me having a beard) she recognized me before I recognized her.
Peace be upon you and your husband, and may your family & friends find joy in your having lived instead of sorrow that you are gone.

Chris Hanson

August 7, 2013

Very sad to learn that Mrs. Bjornstad, my 1st grade teacher ('77-'78) at Mississippi Elementary, passed away this past January. Her husband just a couple months later. I wish I had known of their life celebration this past May right up the road from my house. I had no idea. I don't have a big list of "favorite" teachers, but she was definitely atop, and this was one of the school years I can remember like yesterday. On top of making it fun to go to school, I'll never forget how supportive and encouraging she was of my reading ability, drawing (mainly "Star Wars" characters), and other artwork, and always tried to get more out of me, which was very influential. But on top of everything else, she took the time to tutor me when I was sick during the '80-'81 school year. I'd go back to visit her at the school at times, but I last saw her at the Coon Rapids K-Mart in 1994. I'm very sad to hear she passed, but am grateful to have known her. My condolences to her family. She was and always will be my favorite teacher.

Clara Jean Hanson

May 10, 2013

Jody and family,Aunt Shir.let me know about your parents.We were so sad to hear.We are thinking of all of you.

Laurie Peterson

May 3, 2013

What a wonderful photo of your parents, Jody! Sending prayers of peace & comfort to you & Carrie & your family during this sad time.

Betsy & Larry Lieberman

April 22, 2013

What wonderful parents. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

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