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1932
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2012
Ann Blodgett Obituary
Lina Anne Schulstad Blodgett passed onward on July 28, 2012, at Palm Desert, Calif. She was born at Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D., on Sept. 9, 1932. She was the fourth of six children of Clarence and Ruth Brathovde Schulstad. Her grandparents were Ludvig and Lina Odegard Schulstad of Reynolds, N.D., and John J. and Torbjorg Brathovde of rural Grand Forks County, N.D. Anne attended grades one through 12 in Mentor, Minn., graduating with the MHS Class of 1950. She received her R.N. degree at Gordon Keller School of Nursing, Tampa General Hospital, Florida in 1953. She subsequently worked as a Surgical R.N. Anne married Donald D. Blodgett, a U.S. Air Force pilot, on June 26, 1954. They traveled extensively associated with her husband's military and private sector work in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the USA. Anne is survived by her husband, Donald D. Blodgett, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Retired); a sister, Ruth Mary Schulstad Bowie; three brothers, Charles, David and George and numerous beloved family and friends. Memorial services and interment are pending. Funeral arrangements are by Hope Lutheran Church and FitzHenry Mortuary, Palm Desert, Calif. Memorials may be sent in her honor to the American Cancer Society and Hope Lutheran Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ed Hendrickson
July 30, 2023
Anne was a great friend and a wonderful person at hope lutheran
Ed Hendrickson Okoboji iowa
Amy LeForge
October 13, 2012
My sincere thanks go out to all who took the time to share their love for Anne here. I am one of Don's granddaughters. Sadly, he passed away this past week. A joint memorial service is being planned for them at Hope Lutheran on Saturday, November 10. I loved both of them so much. Whenever I visited I always had a wonderful time, and they are missed. I'm glad that they're back together in Heaven and look forward to reuniting with them some day.
September 25, 2012
Almon, Frances & Betsy Oliver
Barbara Boozell
September 19, 2012
When I moved into the Sagewood community 5-1/2 years ago, Ann introduced herself to me while I was working in my front yard and continued to stop to talk while on her daily walks through the neighborhood. She was a pleasure to know and a great asset to the community (far before I arrived on the scene). She will be dearly missed.
August 13, 2012
Ann always greeted us with her wonderful smile. Saying "yes" to her when she called for greeters was easy. We miss her. Dodie and Roger, Cathedral City, CA (Hope Lutheran)
August 6, 2012
To Ann's family, I have known Anne and Don for 20 years going to church with them at Hope Lutheran. Anne came to see my wife Mary almost every day when she was so sick. She was with us on a Greek Cruise a few years ago. What a wonderful thoughtful and caring person.My sympathies to the family. Ed Hendrickson Lake Okoboji, Iowa
Jon Schulstad
August 6, 2012
We will miss our special "cousin", Anne, who so graced all of our lives with her good cheer, bubbling enthusiasm, love of life, and deep love of family and friends. She so loved our family reunions - and we always loved seeing her on those special occasions.
Brigitte Johnson
August 5, 2012
To Ann's Family:
We have been neighbors of Anne and Don's for the past 25+ years and became friends. Ann was a lovely lady and very gracious and caring. I went to see her a few days before her passing and am surprised she went so fast. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her, including us!
With our Sympathy,
Brigitte & Dennis Johnson
August 5, 2012
With our Deepest Sympathy,
Bill & Mary Piggott
Judy O'Connell
August 3, 2012
To the Families:
Please accept our condolences at this sad time. We had the pleasure of meeting Janel's Aunt Anne at her home in Palm Desert a few times. Our impression was "What a Classy Lady!" She will be missed by all her knew her.
Judy & Brian O'Connell
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