Gail Fokken, age 45 of Chanhassen, MN, formally of Canby, MN, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Funeral services were held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Canby, MN. Burial was at the Canby City Cemetery.
Gail Marie Fokken, was born on September 24, 1965 in Canby, Minn. to Menno and Lucille (Hillman) Fokken.
She was baptized into the Lutheran faith on November 21, 1965 and confirmed that faith at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Canby.
She carried an incredible faith in life and shared it with many, especially her many godchildren. She loved babysitting and all children. She enjoyed playing with them and they enjoyed playing with her. She loved helping out with OSL Youth.
Growing up she was very active in the Burr Bustler's 4-H club. She loved animals and enjoying showing sheep and cattle at the Yellow Medicine County Fair, always putting in the extra effort to earn a trip to exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair. When she was too old to exhibit in 4-H herself, she stayed active by helping her younger siblings and gave them pointers with their projects. Even as an adult she never missed the county fair and made a point of visiting the Minnesota State Fair.
After graduating from Canby High School in 1983, she received a bachelor degree from St. Cloud State University in 1989. While attending St. Cloud State University, Gail was president, treasurer and house manager of the SCSU Delta Zeta sorority chapter. As a sister, she found her love and hobby of collecting turtles & pink roses. Throughout life she remained active in the Delta Zeta Alumni Association. She looked forward to helping organize the Delta Zeta charity garage sale each year. She made her home in Chanhassen, Minn. where she was employed as a database administrator for the Young America Corporation. Gail loved being with family and friends. She was always up for any board or card game as long as the rules or instructions were close at hand so actions could be disputed. She was a fun loving free spirit and enjoyed the rush of riding her motorcycle. She looked forward to her annual camping trip with friends. Taught by her grandpa Hillman, she enjoyed casting her fishing line and could fish for a long time without the encouragement of a bite. Growing up she loved family fishing picnics at Lac qui Parle Mission. In her free time, she loved watching movies and TV. No puzzle or trivia was too challenging for Gail to solve. Each February would find her busily preparing for "Trivia Weekend."
She is survived by her parents, Menno & Lucille (Hillman) Fokken; brothers Gary (Vivian) Fokken, Lyle Fokken, Mark Fokken, and Ryan Fokken; sister, Sara (Corey) Stoks; grandmother, Fridl Kress; aunt, Marlyce Ludvigson, uncles, Berny (Heidi) Fokken, Theodore (Bonnie) Fokken, Erich (Celina) Fokken, Paul (Judy) Fokken, niece, Jessica Fokken, Kacie (Justin) Zajic, Kendra Cleveland, Kami Cleveland and Kora Cleveland; nephews, Michael Fokken, Andrew Fokken, Joshua Fokken, Kooper Cleveland, Zakkary Stoks and Ty Stoks two grand-nephews, Bentley & Erich Fokken; grand-niece, Ava Fokken.
Gail was preceded in death by grandparents, Roland & Della Hillman, Bernhard, Emma & Fannie Fokken, uncles, Gert Zell and Roger Ludvigson.
Her laughter & smile were treasured during her life. She will be greatly missed.
Blessed be her memory.
Funeral services were held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Canby, MN. Burial was at the Canby City Cemetery.
Gail Marie Fokken, was born on September 24, 1965 in Canby, Minn. to Menno and Lucille (Hillman) Fokken.
She was baptized into the Lutheran faith on November 21, 1965 and confirmed that faith at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Canby.
She carried an incredible faith in life and shared it with many, especially her many godchildren. She loved babysitting and all children. She enjoyed playing with them and they enjoyed playing with her. She loved helping out with OSL Youth.
Growing up she was very active in the Burr Bustler's 4-H club. She loved animals and enjoying showing sheep and cattle at the Yellow Medicine County Fair, always putting in the extra effort to earn a trip to exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair. When she was too old to exhibit in 4-H herself, she stayed active by helping her younger siblings and gave them pointers with their projects. Even as an adult she never missed the county fair and made a point of visiting the Minnesota State Fair.
After graduating from Canby High School in 1983, she received a bachelor degree from St. Cloud State University in 1989. While attending St. Cloud State University, Gail was president, treasurer and house manager of the SCSU Delta Zeta sorority chapter. As a sister, she found her love and hobby of collecting turtles & pink roses. Throughout life she remained active in the Delta Zeta Alumni Association. She looked forward to helping organize the Delta Zeta charity garage sale each year. She made her home in Chanhassen, Minn. where she was employed as a database administrator for the Young America Corporation. Gail loved being with family and friends. She was always up for any board or card game as long as the rules or instructions were close at hand so actions could be disputed. She was a fun loving free spirit and enjoyed the rush of riding her motorcycle. She looked forward to her annual camping trip with friends. Taught by her grandpa Hillman, she enjoyed casting her fishing line and could fish for a long time without the encouragement of a bite. Growing up she loved family fishing picnics at Lac qui Parle Mission. In her free time, she loved watching movies and TV. No puzzle or trivia was too challenging for Gail to solve. Each February would find her busily preparing for "Trivia Weekend."
She is survived by her parents, Menno & Lucille (Hillman) Fokken; brothers Gary (Vivian) Fokken, Lyle Fokken, Mark Fokken, and Ryan Fokken; sister, Sara (Corey) Stoks; grandmother, Fridl Kress; aunt, Marlyce Ludvigson, uncles, Berny (Heidi) Fokken, Theodore (Bonnie) Fokken, Erich (Celina) Fokken, Paul (Judy) Fokken, niece, Jessica Fokken, Kacie (Justin) Zajic, Kendra Cleveland, Kami Cleveland and Kora Cleveland; nephews, Michael Fokken, Andrew Fokken, Joshua Fokken, Kooper Cleveland, Zakkary Stoks and Ty Stoks two grand-nephews, Bentley & Erich Fokken; grand-niece, Ava Fokken.
Gail was preceded in death by grandparents, Roland & Della Hillman, Bernhard, Emma & Fannie Fokken, uncles, Gert Zell and Roger Ludvigson.
Her laughter & smile were treasured during her life. She will be greatly missed.
Blessed be her memory.
Gail Fokken, age 45 of Chanhassen, MN, formally of Canby, MN, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Funeral services were held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Canby, MN. Burial was at the Canby City Cemetery.
Gail Marie Fokken, was born on September 24, 1965 in Canby, Minn. to Menno and Lucille (Hillman) Fokken.
She was baptized into the Lutheran faith on November 21, 1965 and confirmed that faith at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Canby.
She carried an incredible faith in life and shared it with many, especially her many godchildren. She loved babysitting and all children. She enjoyed playing with them and they enjoyed playing with her. She loved helping out with OSL Youth.
Growing up she was very active in the Burr Bustler's 4-H club. She loved animals and enjoying showing sheep and cattle at the Yellow Medicine County Fair, always putting in the extra effort to earn a trip to exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair. When she was too old to exhibit in 4-H herself, she stayed active by helping her younger siblings and gave them pointers with their projects. Even as an adult she never missed the county fair and made a point of visiting the Minnesota State Fair.
After graduating from Canby High School in 1983, she received a bachelor degree from St. Cloud State University in 1989. While attending St. Cloud State University, Gail was president, treasurer and house manager of the SCSU Delta Zeta sorority chapter. As a sister, she found her love and hobby of collecting turtles & pink roses. Throughout life she remained active in the Delta Zeta Alumni Association. She looked forward to helping organize the Delta Zeta charity garage sale each year. She made her home in Chanhassen, Minn. where she was employed as a database administrator for the Young America Corporation. Gail loved being with family and friends. She was always up for any board or card game as long as the rules or instructions were close at hand so actions could be disputed. She was a fun loving free spirit and enjoyed the rush of riding her motorcycle. She looked forward to her annual camping trip with friends. Taught by her grandpa Hillman, she enjoyed casting her fishing line and could fish for a long time without the encouragement of a bite. Growing up she loved family fishing picnics at Lac qui Parle Mission. In her free time, she loved watching movies and TV. No puzzle or trivia was too challenging for Gail to solve. Each February would find her busily preparing for "Trivia Weekend."
She is survived by her parents, Menno & Lucille (Hillman) Fokken; brothers Gary (Vivian) Fokken, Lyle Fokken, Mark Fokken, and Ryan Fokken; sister, Sara (Corey) Stoks; grandmother, Fridl Kress; aunt, Marlyce Ludvigson, uncles, Berny (Heidi) Fokken, Theodore (Bonnie) Fokken, Erich (Celina) Fokken, Paul (Judy) Fokken, niece, Jessica Fokken, Kacie (Justin) Zajic, Kendra Cleveland, Kami Cleveland and Kora Cleveland; nephews, Michael Fokken, Andrew Fokken, Joshua Fokken, Kooper Cleveland, Zakkary Stoks and Ty Stoks two grand-nephews, Bentley & Erich Fokken; grand-niece, Ava Fokken.
Gail was preceded in death by grandparents, Roland & Della Hillman, Bernhard, Emma & Fannie Fokken, uncles, Gert Zell and Roger Ludvigson.
Her laughter & smile were treasured during her life. She will be greatly missed.
Blessed be her memory.
Funeral services were held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Canby, MN. Burial was at the Canby City Cemetery.
Gail Marie Fokken, was born on September 24, 1965 in Canby, Minn. to Menno and Lucille (Hillman) Fokken.
She was baptized into the Lutheran faith on November 21, 1965 and confirmed that faith at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Canby.
She carried an incredible faith in life and shared it with many, especially her many godchildren. She loved babysitting and all children. She enjoyed playing with them and they enjoyed playing with her. She loved helping out with OSL Youth.
Growing up she was very active in the Burr Bustler's 4-H club. She loved animals and enjoying showing sheep and cattle at the Yellow Medicine County Fair, always putting in the extra effort to earn a trip to exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair. When she was too old to exhibit in 4-H herself, she stayed active by helping her younger siblings and gave them pointers with their projects. Even as an adult she never missed the county fair and made a point of visiting the Minnesota State Fair.
After graduating from Canby High School in 1983, she received a bachelor degree from St. Cloud State University in 1989. While attending St. Cloud State University, Gail was president, treasurer and house manager of the SCSU Delta Zeta sorority chapter. As a sister, she found her love and hobby of collecting turtles & pink roses. Throughout life she remained active in the Delta Zeta Alumni Association. She looked forward to helping organize the Delta Zeta charity garage sale each year. She made her home in Chanhassen, Minn. where she was employed as a database administrator for the Young America Corporation. Gail loved being with family and friends. She was always up for any board or card game as long as the rules or instructions were close at hand so actions could be disputed. She was a fun loving free spirit and enjoyed the rush of riding her motorcycle. She looked forward to her annual camping trip with friends. Taught by her grandpa Hillman, she enjoyed casting her fishing line and could fish for a long time without the encouragement of a bite. Growing up she loved family fishing picnics at Lac qui Parle Mission. In her free time, she loved watching movies and TV. No puzzle or trivia was too challenging for Gail to solve. Each February would find her busily preparing for "Trivia Weekend."
She is survived by her parents, Menno & Lucille (Hillman) Fokken; brothers Gary (Vivian) Fokken, Lyle Fokken, Mark Fokken, and Ryan Fokken; sister, Sara (Corey) Stoks; grandmother, Fridl Kress; aunt, Marlyce Ludvigson, uncles, Berny (Heidi) Fokken, Theodore (Bonnie) Fokken, Erich (Celina) Fokken, Paul (Judy) Fokken, niece, Jessica Fokken, Kacie (Justin) Zajic, Kendra Cleveland, Kami Cleveland and Kora Cleveland; nephews, Michael Fokken, Andrew Fokken, Joshua Fokken, Kooper Cleveland, Zakkary Stoks and Ty Stoks two grand-nephews, Bentley & Erich Fokken; grand-niece, Ava Fokken.
Gail was preceded in death by grandparents, Roland & Della Hillman, Bernhard, Emma & Fannie Fokken, uncles, Gert Zell and Roger Ludvigson.
Her laughter & smile were treasured during her life. She will be greatly missed.
Blessed be her memory.
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