Halvorson, Beverly Ann (Bjorkman) Age 95 of Bloomington passed away November 25 2021. Bev was born in Minneapolis and attended Roosevelt High School where she was a member of the "Dirty 8", who remained friends throughout their adult lives. She married Harry Halvorson in 1947 and they lived in Minneapolis, then Edina, Minnesota while Harry owned and operated Harry's Pure Oil and started Samaritan Tire Company. They moved to Bend, Oregon in 1973 and returned to the Minneapolis area in 1992. Her husband, Harry Melvin, brother John W. and sister Betty Elaine preceded Bev in death. She is survived by 6 children, John (Kari Lavoll) Halvorson of Luster Norway; Judy (Jim) Dick; Janice Wokocha, Jay (Peggy) Halvorson; Joan (Terry) Rasmussen of Bend, Oregon; Jean (Tim) Kottke. 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Bev was truly a matriarch and loved nothing more than gatherings with her extended and loving family and many friends. She will be deeply missed by the many who loved her. There will be a memorial visitation in honor of Bev on December 12 at 4:00 PM at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 7110 France Ave So, Edina, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials to donor's choice or Smile Network International.

Published on December 8, 2021