Audrey Lea Chrestensen
Audrey Lea Chrestensen
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Audrey, 84, a resident of Bloomington, passed away Jan. 3, 2026. Born in Davenport, Iowa June 1, 1941. Joined the Navy in 1960 where she met her husband Vern Chrestensen, a Marine. They were married in Bainbridge, Maryland, July 2, 1960. They bought a house in Bloomington in 1966 and lived there for 60 years until she passed away. They had 4 children, Brenda (Jerry) Isaacs, Brian (Carmel), Chrestensen, Jodi Allen, Sheila (Neil) Chrestensen, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. She was an avid quilter and crafter, and loved her flowers and gardens. She spent 27 winters in Arizona.
A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Washburn-McReavy Bloomington Chapel at 11:00am, with a lunch to follow. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 2:00pm
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Kate Shaddrick & Family
January 10, 2026
I'm very sad to hear about Audrey's passing. We've been neighbors for 15 years and I always enjoyed chatting with her when we saw each other out and about.
To Vern and extended family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
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