January 2, 1927 - September 15, 2015
LaVon Birkelo age 88 of Bloomington. Born January 2, 1927 and passed away on September 15, 2015. Preceded in death by sister, Merle. Survived by husband, Einar; children, Brenda (Dave) Swanson, Eivind Birkelo and Justin (Tari) Birkelo; grandchildren, Jason (Katie) Swanson, Kjersten (Noah) Frerichs, Ethan (Rosy) Birkelo, Cale Birkelo, Bjorn Birkelo and Anika Birkelo; great-grandchildren, Lochlan, Crosby, Vance, Kai and Lily; brothers, Walter and Don (Phyllis) Podein. Private interment.
Memorials may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church.
Memorial Service
Thursday, September 24, 2015
11:00 AM
Grace Lutheran Church
8700 Old Cedar Ave.
Bloomington, MN 55420
Visitation
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
And 1 hour prior to service at church.
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Ave. S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Our prayers/love & sympathies are with all of you. LaVon was very special to us, not only as an Aunt/Great Aunt, but she and Eniar was were my God Parents. Many family gatherings (Thanksgivings) and visits to the cabin. Many many memories. Cherish all your memories. She is wrapped in God’s arms now & with many family member & friends who welcomed her at heaven’s door.
What a sweet lady. She and Einar showed their family, their community, and the world how to love for life! We pray comfort for our Uncle Einar.
Julie and I believe the value of a life is determined by how much of it is left behind. What we leave behind are our footprints. LaVon’s footprints of kindness and love, courage and compassion, humor and inspiration, joy and faith set an example for us to follow. We were blessed to have her in our family and are saddened by her loss. Our prayer for your family will be that you find the strength to press on during this difficult time. May our Lord bless and keep you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We were so blessed by LaVon’s precious gifts and the special sparkle she shared with us. Always a fun time when the cousins got together, always a blessing to remember the memories. May our Lord bless and keep you as you struggle through this difficult time. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thoughts and prayers for all of you during this difficult journey. Sounds like you have wonderful memories, keep those close!