O'Gorman (Walseth) Jane Ruby O'Gorman of Minnetonka, born in Thief River Falls, died Sunday, August 7, 2005 at the age of 60 after a fearless battle with lymphoma. Jane was a licensed Hennepin County daycare provider for 35 years. Preceded in death by parents, Harold & Gladys Walseth and brother, Vernon Walseth. Survived by loving husband, Paul. World's best mom to Paula (Daniel) Rickett, Patrick (Barbara) O'Gorman, Pamela Hagen and Peter O'Gorman. Adoring grandmother to Adam, Ryan & Olivia O'Gorman; Casey, William & Shannon Rickett, and Samuel & Simon Hagen. Loving sister to Marie (George) Owens, Roy (Barbara) Walseth, Alton (Eileen) Walseth, Edward (Mary) Walseth, Lee (Holly) Walseth, Wallace (Mary) Walseth, Karen (Roger) Hruby, Lyle (Arlene) Walseth, Scott Walseth and Annette (Gary) Peterson. She was a caring friend to countless others. Jane was a loving and devoted daycare provider for 100's of children. She most loved being a mother and grandmother. Her unconditional love never wavered. Her incredible warmth, grace and beauty endured - never fading throughout her year long struggle. She was truly an inspiration. She had a deeply personal relationship with everyone she knew and will be deeply missed. Mass of Christian Burial at 7 PM Wed. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1310 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, with visitation Wed., 3 to 6:30 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins 952-938-9020

Published on August 9, 2005


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