Ruth Lovsted

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Lovsted, Ruth age 72 of New Hope and formerly of Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 surrounded by her family. Ruth will be deeply missed by her loving husband of fifty years, Jim; daughters, Kimmarie Messer (John), Lori Weaver (Andrew Peeples), Michele Wolsmann (Chad), Nancy Lyons (Steve); grandchildren, Alex and Kevin Messer, Nate and Matthew Weaver, Maddie and Max Wolsmann, AJ, Eric and Joelle Lyons; siblings, Alice Kash-marek (Herman), and Robert Wedekind (Joyce), sisters-in-law, Laura Olson (Gary), Mary Mick (Terry) and Linda Cooper (Doug), and brother-in-law, Tracy Karlson (Sharon), along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by parents George & Margaret Wedekind, parents-in-law Loren and Rachel Lovsted, sister and brother-in-law Marie and Dan Anderson, brother, John Wedekind, and brother-in-law John Lovsted. The family would like to thank the staff at Saint Therese at Oxbow Lakes, North Ridge Health and Rehab, and North Memorial Hospice for their excellent care of Ruth. Ruth's vibrant spirit will continue to live in the hearts of those who loved her dearly. She was an active volunteer at church and school PTA. She enjoyed being with friends and family, traveling with her husband, cooking and baking, playing cards, and watching every Twins and Vikings game. She had a contagious smile and laugh that was comforting for those around her. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Avenue North, Brooklyn Park on Monday, March 2, 2015 at 11 AM with visitation at 10 AM. Interment at Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope.

Published on March 1, 2015