Obituary of Frances Blomster

Frances Blomster 88, of Cambridge died on Friday, July 25, 2008 at her home in River Hills. Frances was born September 1, 1919 in Bodum, Minnesota. She was the only child to Ericka (Dahl) and Andrew Norling Jr. She grew up on a farm near Bodum where she attended country school. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1938. Frances was baptized and confirmed at Fish Lake Lutheran Church. On September 7, 1940 she was united in marriage to Grant Blomster at the North Isanti Baptist Church parsonage. They purchased a farm near Stark where they farmed and raised their two children Galen and Sharolyn. Frances and Grant lived and farmed near Stark until retiring, selling the farm and moving to Cambridge. Frances was a longtime active member of Fish Lake Lutheran and enjoyed being active in many areas of the church. Frances was a Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School teacher, and was involved in many women's groups. Family was very important to her and always came first. She was so proud of her family. She loved caring for her husband and they were never apart. She liked everyone and would always put others needs above her own. She enjoyed gardening and her flowers, was an excellent cook and homemaker. She and Grant loved to dance in their earlier years.. She was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law Steve Peterson. Frances is survived by her husband Grant of Cambridge, son Galen Blomster and wife Linda Barbeau of Crystal, daughter Sharolyn Peterson of Spicer, five grandchildren Robert and wife Julie Blomster, Mark and wife Adriana Blomster, David Blomster, Drew Peterson and Stephanie Peterson, three great grandchildren Grant, Carter and Tess Blomster, special cousin Verlyn and husband Duane Berg of North Branch, as well as other relatives and friends.