Beatrice Alberta Magnuson, 97 of New London, died on Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Rice Memorial Hospital.
She was born on February 4, 1912, in Grace Township, Chippewa County, MN, the daughter of Oscar and Lena (Lange) Levitz. She grew up in Grace Township where she attended her school. As a young lady, Bea did domestic work for a family in Minneapolis.
On November 11, 1934, Bea was united in marriage to Clarence W. Magnuson in Chippewa County. This union was blessed with four children. They lived in Willmar and later moved to New London.
Bea was a seamstress for Band Box Cleaners and R E. Torgerson's and taught sewing lessons for the Singer Sewing Center for a number of years. From 1965 to 1973, Bea and Clarence owned and operated Morningside Manor, a board and care home in New London. She also served as a foster parent for a number of years. Bea had a caring heart and was always concerned for others.
Her family recalls her being a Cub Scout leader and her hobbies of sewing, traveling, and photography, taking many photos on their trips. She helped to organize and held many family reunions at her home or in a local park. She hosted her children for holiday celebrations.
Surviving are her two sons and daughters-in-law, one daughter and son-in-law, one daughter-on-law, 13 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Gary, husband Clarence on July 28, 1990, grandson Scott, four brothers, and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm, Wednesday at Evangelical Covenant Church in New London. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be held at a later date at Cloverleaf Cemetery, Willmar. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home and West Central Cremation Services.
She was born on February 4, 1912, in Grace Township, Chippewa County, MN, the daughter of Oscar and Lena (Lange) Levitz. She grew up in Grace Township where she attended her school. As a young lady, Bea did domestic work for a family in Minneapolis.
On November 11, 1934, Bea was united in marriage to Clarence W. Magnuson in Chippewa County. This union was blessed with four children. They lived in Willmar and later moved to New London.
Bea was a seamstress for Band Box Cleaners and R E. Torgerson's and taught sewing lessons for the Singer Sewing Center for a number of years. From 1965 to 1973, Bea and Clarence owned and operated Morningside Manor, a board and care home in New London. She also served as a foster parent for a number of years. Bea had a caring heart and was always concerned for others.
Her family recalls her being a Cub Scout leader and her hobbies of sewing, traveling, and photography, taking many photos on their trips. She helped to organize and held many family reunions at her home or in a local park. She hosted her children for holiday celebrations.
Surviving are her two sons and daughters-in-law, one daughter and son-in-law, one daughter-on-law, 13 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Gary, husband Clarence on July 28, 1990, grandson Scott, four brothers, and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm, Wednesday at Evangelical Covenant Church in New London. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be held at a later date at Cloverleaf Cemetery, Willmar. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home and West Central Cremation Services.
Beatrice Alberta Magnuson, 97 of New London, died on Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Rice Memorial Hospital.
She was born on February 4, 1912, in Grace Township, Chippewa County, MN, the daughter of Oscar and Lena (Lange) Levitz. She grew up in Grace Township where she attended her school. As a young lady, Bea did domestic work for a family in Minneapolis.
On November 11, 1934, Bea was united in marriage to Clarence W. Magnuson in Chippewa County. This union was blessed with four children. They lived in Willmar and later moved to New London.
Bea was a seamstress for Band Box Cleaners and R E. Torgerson's and taught sewing lessons for the Singer Sewing Center for a number of years. From 1965 to 1973, Bea and Clarence owned and operated Morningside Manor, a board and care home in New London. She also served as a foster parent for a number of years. Bea had a caring heart and was always concerned for others.
Her family recalls her being a Cub Scout leader and her hobbies of sewing, traveling, and photography, taking many photos on their trips. She helped to organize and held many family reunions at her home or in a local park. She hosted her children for holiday celebrations.
Surviving are her two sons and daughters-in-law, one daughter and son-in-law, one daughter-on-law, 13 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Gary, husband Clarence on July 28, 1990, grandson Scott, four brothers, and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm, Wednesday at Evangelical Covenant Church in New London. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be held at a later date at Cloverleaf Cemetery, Willmar. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home and West Central Cremation Services.
She was born on February 4, 1912, in Grace Township, Chippewa County, MN, the daughter of Oscar and Lena (Lange) Levitz. She grew up in Grace Township where she attended her school. As a young lady, Bea did domestic work for a family in Minneapolis.
On November 11, 1934, Bea was united in marriage to Clarence W. Magnuson in Chippewa County. This union was blessed with four children. They lived in Willmar and later moved to New London.
Bea was a seamstress for Band Box Cleaners and R E. Torgerson's and taught sewing lessons for the Singer Sewing Center for a number of years. From 1965 to 1973, Bea and Clarence owned and operated Morningside Manor, a board and care home in New London. She also served as a foster parent for a number of years. Bea had a caring heart and was always concerned for others.
Her family recalls her being a Cub Scout leader and her hobbies of sewing, traveling, and photography, taking many photos on their trips. She helped to organize and held many family reunions at her home or in a local park. She hosted her children for holiday celebrations.
Surviving are her two sons and daughters-in-law, one daughter and son-in-law, one daughter-on-law, 13 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Gary, husband Clarence on July 28, 1990, grandson Scott, four brothers, and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm, Wednesday at Evangelical Covenant Church in New London. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be held at a later date at Cloverleaf Cemetery, Willmar. Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home and West Central Cremation Services.
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