Betty Irene Lundeen
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Betty Irene (McIntyre) Lundeen, 77, passed away Dec. 26, 2021.
She was born June 22, 1944, to Charles and Fern McIntyre near Baudette, Minn., the fifth child (third surviving) and first daughter.
Betty's early years was spent on various farms and villages in northern Minnesota until the family moved to Longview, Wash., while her oldest brother served in the Korean Conflict. The family then returned to Minnesota, settling in the Oxlip area.
Betty graduated in 1962 from Cambridge High School, and following a brief time at St. Cloud State University, she worked as a waitress at the Nugget Cafe in Cambridge and then as a secretary in the main office of the Cambridge State Hospital.
Betty was baptized at Long Lake Lutheran Church Dec. 26, 1964.
She married Philip O. Lundeen Aug. 14, 1965, helping him on the farm and raising their three children, Elisabeth, Annette and Timothy. Betty was active at Long Lake Lutheran Church, volunteering with Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, LCW/WELCA, the Dorcas Circle and many other roles including serving on the Church Council. She was also active in the community with the neighborhood Ladies Bible Study, local Mother's Club as well as providing 4-H leadership at the club and county levels.
Betty enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing and baking. She drove tractor, baled hay and cared for calves, pigs, lambs, cats and dogs, and almost always had at least one dog nearby. She maintained correspondence with faraway aunts and cousins, and was devoted to her extended family by birth and by marriage.
After the kids were grown, Betty returned to work, serving as church secretary until she joined Philip in retirement.
Betty was preceded in death by husband Philip; parents Charles and Fern; brothers and sisters-in-law Elmer and Ruby McIntyre, Gary McIntyre, Byron and Hazel McIntyre and Lawrence McIntyre; brother-in-law Mark Edin and nephew Randy McIntyre.
She is survived by children Lisa Lundeen, Annette Lundeen and Tim Lundeen; sister Sharon Edin; sister-in-law Elna Swanson; niece Tammi Nelson and many other relatives, neighbors and friends.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the caring and devoted staff of Beehive Homes of Elk River, where Mom spent her final year.
Donations to the Alzheimer's Association or Long Lake Lutheran Church.
Funeral Service 11 AM Friday December 31, 2021 at Long Lake Lutheran Church 3921 277th Ave NW Isanti, MN
Visitation 1 hour prior to service at the church on Friday.
Interment at Long Lake Community Cemetery.
Online condolences can be shared at www.carlsonlillemoen.com
Arrangements by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home 763-689-2244