Englund, Fern L. (Bredeson) age 92, of Coon Rapids, passed away peacefully from cancer on July 27 at New Brighton Care Center. Preceded in death by Clarence, husband of 67 years; parents, Clarence and Esther (Ellis) Bredeson; brother, Bert; grandson, Michael; and great-grandson, Jordan. Survived by children, Patricia (James) Goodrich of Champlin, Wayne (Linda) of Hinckley and Bruce (Joanne) of White Bear Lake; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Hazel Rick of Coon Rapids and Ella Verke of Fairdale, ND; brothers-in-law, Ernest (Betty) of Isanti, Kenneth (Jean) of Isanti; sisters-in-law, Gladys Bredeson of Edmore, ND, Harriet of Cambridge and Kareen of Isanti; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. A special thanks to the staff at New Brighton Care Center and Health-East Hospice for their loving care. Visitation Thursday, July 31 from 4:30-7:30 PM with memorial service at 7:30 PM, Gearhart Coon Rapids Chapel, 11275 Foley Blvd. NW. Private interment Morningside Memorial Gardens, Coon Rapids. Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society or donor's choice. GEARHART 763-755-6300 gearhartfuneralhome.com

Published on July 29, 2014


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