Jodell, Maureen C. age 87, of South Minneapolis and Sebring, FL, passed away October 1, 2010. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Harold E. Clark Jr.; sister, Marguerite Rosenthal & loving husband of 52 years, Clyde M. 'Sam' Jodell. Survived by daughter, Patty (Wade) Evans, Mpls; grandson, Aaron and son Shawn T. McHugh, Vail, Co. Maureen was a secretary for Braniff Airlines and Dayton Development. An avid golfer, she participated in many tournaments. She was the Meadowbrook Club Champion several years, played in the first USGA Women's Public Golf tournament as well as the USGA Women's Senior Championships. In 1976 and 1997 she was winner of the MWGA Senior State Amateur. She also won the MN Senior Women's Public Championship in 1979 & 1980. She accomplished four 'Hole in Ones', with two being in FL, and two in MN. Other favorite hobbies were calligraphy, stained glass, card making, watercolor, & bridge. She and Clyde spent 25 happy years at their winter home in Sebring, Florida and summers in Mpls. doing what they loved, playing golf. Maureen was past president of the local chapter of National Secretaries and past president of MN WPGA. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday October 12, 2010, 11:30 AM at St. Richard's Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Ave. So., Richfield, MN. Visitation Tuesday 1 hour prior to mass at church only. Lunch to follow at church. Burial beside Clyde at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3001 Metro Dr. Bloomington, MN 55425 or to donor's choice. GILLBROTHERS.com MINNEAPOLIS 612-861-6088

Published on October 3, 2010


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