Obituary of Richard & Gladys Weeks
Richard “Whitey” Weeks passed peacefully on December 9, 2023 at the age of 93 in Edina, MN. Richard was born on December 27, 1929 to Ester & Ole Weeks and grew up in Minneapolis, MN. Richard attended Vocational High School learning a trade and excelling at sports. He served during the Korean War and received the National Defense Service Medal. Richard retired from the City of Minneapolis, Public Works Dept as Paving Foreman.
Gladys Weeks passed away peacefully, following a brief illness on July 7, 2024 at the age of 88 in Edina, MN. Gladys was born on April 6, 1939 to Einar and Annette Jensen and grew up in Tyler, MN. Gladys was a member of 4H and enjoyed showing her prize sheep and was a member of the Tyler High School Marching Band. Gladys graduated from Tyler and moved to Minneapolis, attending Minnesota School of Business to become a Medical Technician. In later years she worked for and retired from JC Penney.
Richard and Gladys spent 67 years creating a full life together after meeting in Minneapolis. After retirement, they collected adventures while traveling extensively around the country, visiting all of the lower 48 states.
They enjoyed spending time between the lake, where they loved watching the wildlife, fishing, gardening and tinkering around in the garage, and their home in SW Minneapolis among friends and family, and were always ready for a good conversation about sports or politics.
They were proud of all their children and grandchildren, and loved to share stories about their accomplishments. They especially enjoyed spoiling their grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Their zest for life and appreciation for life's simple pleasures stayed with them until the very end, and inspired many.
Richard & Gladys are survived by their children, Pam (Dan) Fischer, Bob (Bev) Weeks and Rich (Emily) Weeks. They were blessed with eight grandchildren: Laura, Lisa, Parker, Megan, Wyatt, Kris, Amarie and Ava; and two great-granddaughters. They were also survived by Gladys’ brother, Vern (Arlene) Jensen; along with nieces, nephew and their families.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 10:30 AM with visitation starting at 9:30AM at The Cremation Society of Minnesota, 7110 France Avenue South, Edina.
