Margaret D. Baudoin, 86
Published 9:52 am Monday, January 12, 2015
Margaret D. Baudoin, 86, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015.
Margaret Delephine Schaefer was born June 28, 1928, in West Concord, Minnesota, to Everett and Minnie (Koop) Schaefer. She attended and graduated from West Concord High School and was united in marriage to Rolland James Baudoin on June 3, 1948, in Claremont, Minnesota. Rolland passed away March 20, 1984.
Margaret was co-owner and dispatcher of Baudoin Oil Company in Grand Meadow. She was very active in her community, participating in the American Legion Auxiliary for 59 years (serving in many offices), she was a member of St. Finbarr Rosary Society, she was a den mother for the Boy Scouts, was active in Music Mothers the PTA and GMEF. Margaret was also an intricate part of Meadow Fest in Grand Meadow and was in charge of organizing its parade for many years.
Margaret lived life to the fullest, enjoying her family most of all. She loved surprise visits from her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. She loved her flowers and gardening, spending time at Deer Creek Speedway and camping.
Margaret was blessed with the loving care from the Visiting Angels Healthcare and Mayo Clinic Austin Hospice.
She is survived by her nine children: Jim (Diane) Baudoin of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, Tim (Deb) Baudoin of Byron, Minnesota, Steve (Anita) Baudoin, Shakopee, Minnesota, Michael (Betty) Baudoin of Rochester, Minnesota, Francis (Diane) Baudoin of Dexter, Minnesota, Kathleen (Craig) Miller of Albert Lea, Minnesota, David (Cindy) Baudoin of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, Dawn Baudoin of Rochester, Minnesota, and Jodie (Scott) Guhl of Rochester, Minnesota; 20 grandchildren: Jamie, Kelli, Kristen, Amanda, Amy, Allison, Dom, Samantha, Jeremy, Tiffany, Monica, Matthew, Elana, Colette, Travis, Trent, Jason, Nicholas, Jade, and Tanner; 20 great-grandchildren: Caden, Blake, Brooklyn, Ethan, Braedyn, Cooper, Jordan, Drew, Chloe, Finnegan, Jason, Dylan, Jared, Ava, Colin, Kyle, Carson, Hailey, Jackson, and Drake. She is also survived by her three sisters: Darlean, Lorraine, and Patty; and one brother Larry; also brother-in-law Jerry; and sisters in-law: Carol and Lois.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and grandchildren: Jason and Jennifer.
Funeral mass for Margaret D. Baudoin will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at St. Finbarr Catholic Church in Grand Meadow with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, with a Rosary being recited at 2:30 p.m. at St. Finbarr Catholic Church. Visitation will continue on Wednesday for one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com