Obituary of Shirley Ann Hedin

Shirley Ann Hedin, 87, of Elk River MN died May 6, 2023 surrounded by family.  Shirley was born Novermber 29, 1935 and raised in Duluth MN, the daughter of Chester and Virginia Lewandowski.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Virginia,  husband John W. “Jack” Hedin, daughter Jane Norlander, sons Thomas Raffensparger and Jeffrey Raffensparger.  She is survived by her sisters Virginia Nordling and Lori Hendrix, brother Bernie Lewandowski, son Mark Raffensparger,  daughter Susan Golder, 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and also many other loving relatives and friends. Shirley's greatest joy was cheering her grandchildren and great grandchildren at their vaious events wheneter it be sports, band, plays,or anything they participated in. Her greatest calm was gazing at her beloved Lake Superior.  GShirl, we promise to keep gathering as a family as you asked of us.