Obituary of Lois Magnuson

Celebration of Life to be held for Lois Magnuson

Lois Magnuson, 95, of Minnetonka, passed on Sunday November 3, 2024 at Southview Acres Healthcare Center in St. Paul. She was deeply loved by family and friends.

Lois was a caring wife, mother of four, an artist, a gardener and friend to all. More than anything she loved God, her family and being part of community. She raised an abundance of raspberries and welcomed all to bring their buckets and enjoy. She loved children and volunteered for many years reading with 1st graders at Clear Springs Elementary. Her love for beauty, nature and colors was evident in her many oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings. She also made great mac n cheese.

She is preceded in death by her parents Gwen and Hazen Armstrong; her brother, Lee Armstrong: her daughter, Jo Ann Magnuson-Martinson.

Lois is survived by her children Wendy (Don) Rieken, James (Jill) Magnuson and Elizabeth (Arthur) Anczarski; her grandchildren Dana, Kelly, Kevin, Caleb, Mary, Theodore, Olivia and great-grandchildren Lincoln, Cooper, Ada, Henry, Nico and Alejandro; nephew Greg Armstrong and former husband Archie Magnuson.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Lois Thursday November 7, 2024 at Redeemer Bible Church, 16205 MN-7, Minnetonka at 12 pm.

Burial follows at Lakewood Cemetery.

A special thank you to the amazing staff at both Southview Acres Healthcare Center and Grace Hospice for the wonderful care they all provided to our beloved mother.

Arrangements are with the Cremation Society of MN.