Billie Lane Logan

Billie Lane Logan (née Brewer)

Age 99

Passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, in Eagan, Minnesota. She was born October 26, 1925, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to Wilsey and Hazel Brewer (née Lane).

After high school, she moved with her family to San Bernardino, California, where she met a handsome young navigator in the Army Air Forces at the close of World War II. Following a whirlwind three-month courtship, she married Jerre F. Logan on October 26, 1945, and went on to share 38 joyful years together-raising a family and creating their dream home and Japanese garden in Mendota Heights.

Although Billie set aside her own college plans to help support Jerre through law school, she forged her own meaningful path as a Movement (Dance) Therapist. A pioneer in the field, she became one of the earliest members of the American Dance Therapy Association and helped many people find healing through movement.

Billie never accepted the word "can't" -to her, every challenge was simply an opportunity to find another way. She found deep joy in Japanese gardening, shaping each space as if it were a living canvas. In addition, there was no Minnesota Twins fan more loyal or enthusiastic than she was.

Billie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerre; her sister, Jeanne; and her brother, Jack. She is survived by her daughters, Shelly (Arlen) and Melissa (Joe); and by her cherished grandchildren, Sabrina (Ryan), Alexa (Johnny), and Grant (Caitlin).

Her family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Stonehaven Senior Living and Minnesota Hospice for their kindness and compassion, and to her devoted caregiver, Denise, for her steady presence and care.

Private family services were held. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum are preferred.