- Date Of Birth: March 20, 1924
- Date Of Death: May 9, 2016
- State: Minnesota
Joanne M.
Joanne Marie Bedard was born on March 20, 1924, the daughter of Almanzor and Rose Ida (Beaudry) Bedard, in rural Stephen, MN, and remained a lifelong resident of the area. She was married to Winslow Isadore Ginter on October 9, 1943. Together, they farmed outside of Argyle, MN, for many years and raised five children. Winslow died on June 17, 1979.
Joanne is survived by three sons, Ronald, Gary, Dean (Huoy) Ginter; one daughter, Sandra (Stephen) Hagen; twelve loving grandchildren, Michael, Kerry, Jillian, Robert, Bret, Gary Jr., Gabrielle, JoAnna, Sarah, Andrea, Deanna, and Jacob; twelve great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Winslow; son, Donald; granddaughter, Constance; six brothers, Philip, Leo, Paul, Roland, Robert, and Albert; and six sisters, Sr. Helen, Eleanor, Sr. Emily, Florence, Lorraine, and Rose.
Her family would like to extend a special Thank You to those at the Thief River Care Center and Sanford staff who provided the extra-warm care given to Joanne.
