Audrey L. (Hiller) Gallagher

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Gallagher, Audrey L. (Hiller) Age 92, of Spring Park, MN, (formerly of Edina), passed away at Presby-terian Homes Lake Minne-tonka Shores Assisted Living on March 31, 2015. Survived by children Tom Gallagher (Kathy), Trisha Gallagher (Buddy Henry) & Jane Burgess (DJ); grandchildren Steve (Marie), Mike (Gema), Christine, Sarah & Maria Gallagher, Taylor Sandstrom (Ryan) & Chase Burgess; great-grandchil-dren Matt, Kelsey, Erica, Jackie, Alex, Ryan, Sean, Sara, & Sabrina; great-great-granddaughter Brynlee. Also survived by brothers Ron (June) & Bob (Carole) Hiller; sisters Leona (Claude) Clasen & Kay Judge. Preceded in death by beloved husband of 71 years, Warren P. "Bud" Gallagher, son and daughter-in-law Paul & Sheryl Gallagher; brothers Carl & Jim Hiller; sister Mary Ann Hertzog. Born & raised in Corcoran, MN, Audrey was the third of eight children of Emil Hiller and Mary Gleason Hiller (Otten). Audrey adored her family & loved caring for her younger siblings always making sure they were warm on their long horse-drawn sleigh rides to school. After a brief stint as an actress in a leading role at Robbinsdale HS's play, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way," Bud swept her off her feet when she was just 16, and this romance, combined with the hard times of The Great Depression, led to their wedding on January 27, 1940 at St. Bridget's Catholic Church. Together they shared a wonderfully full life with family & friends from Robbinsdale to Richfield to Edina. Audrey played a key role helping Bud build his Gallagher & Associates real estate brokerage business, but her most valued life's work was as proud mother to her beloved children. Devoted to her family & a loyal friend to all, Audrey was also famous as the Master Baker of Crazy Cake, creating over 1000 of her deliciously decadent cakes for nearly every special occasion. The final chapter of her life (two yrs) at Lk Mtka Shores where she discovered a new, vibrant life full of purpose with loving friends, a warm, caring staff, & a sense of pride so rewarding for all. Memorial Mass 10 AM Wed., Apr 22, at Church of St. Patrick of Edina, at the corner of Gleason and Valley View Rd, Edina, MN 55439. Visitation 9 AM. Private interment Ft. Snelling Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Church of St Patrick. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Published on April 12, 2015