Beggs Gwen Helen, age 102, of Deephaven died on 2/5/2003. Was born 3/24/1900 in Evansville, WI to Rev. John J. & Christina Jones. Was a former teacher and Nortwestern Bell Telephone employee, as well as a loving wife, mother, grandma and homemaker. Member of St David's Society and the Women's Club of Lake Minnetonka. Preceded in death by husband, Roland R. Beggs; son, Robert J. Beggs; 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Survived by daugthers & son-in-law, Helen V. Beggs, Mary J. & Robert Howells, Gwen M. Hauser; grandchildren, Ronald (Ginger) Howells, Carol Howells, Laura (Glen) Leavitt, Marshall (Shelia) Hines, Jennifer (Stephen) Rauls; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral service Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 7 PM, Congregational Church of Excelsior, 471 3rd St, Excelsior (952-474-5919). Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Private family interment on Wednesday at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Congregational Church of Excelsior, American Heart Assoc or charity of the donor's choice. Huber Funeral Homes Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595

Published on February 7, 2003


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