Anna Monica Minsent's Obituary
Anna Monica Minsent was born on May 2, 1928 in Rolette, N. Dakota to Philip & Katherine Abel Grau.
She died on May 18, 2008 in a Portland hospice care center at the age of 80.
She was educated in N. Dakota moving to St. Helens/Warren, Oregon area as a youngster, living here all of her life.
She married Dewey Ricker Sr. in St. Helens in 1947, he preceded her in death in 1966; She then married Attilio Minsent in St. Helens in 1976, he also preceded her in death in 1983.
She worked at the Oregon Trail Lanes for 10 years, retiring in 1976.
She was a member of St. Frederic Catholic Church the Moose Lodge and a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge.
Her interests included: bowling, flowers, gardening, angels, her family and her wednesday luncheon meetings.
Survivors include: Children: Sharon Shadley of Columbia City; Dewey Ricker of Tigard; Michael Ricker of Columbia City; Monica Waring of Canby; Dennis Minsent of St. Helens; Brothers: Francis & Raymond Grau both of St. Helens; 19 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren: preceded in death by 7 brothers, 2 sisters.
Viewing & Visitation: 9-5 Friday 5/23/2008
Recitation of The Rosary: 7PM Monday, 5/26/2008
Mass of Christian Burial: 10AM Tuesday 5/27/2008 both at St. Frederic Catholic Church-St. Helens
Committal service & interment: Columbia Memorial Gardens-Scappoose, Oregon
Memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell House P.O. Box 4484 Portland, Oregon 97208-4484.
on-line condolences may be made to the family at www.columbiafh.com
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