Billie Jeanne Bright Obituary (2007) - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Billie Jeanne (Abrahamson) Bright, age 93, passed away December 2, 2007. Billie Bright was born on June 19, 1914, to William & Bessie (Baker) Abrahamson, in Duluth, MN. She graduated from Duluth Central High School. Billie married Leo D. Bright on January 25, 1937. They moved to Eveleth, MN, where they lived and raised a family until 1966, when they moved to Minneapolis. Billie & Leo worked in the family business, The Fair Store, in Eveleth. Billie was an active member of Hadassah, Red Cross Grey Ladies, and the Eveleth City Charter Commission. Billie was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was very important to her. She loved cooking, playing Canasta, Mah Jong and Bridge. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Allen & Bobbie Bright of St. Cloud; grandchildren, Steven & Robyn Bright, of Sartell, Stacie & Jon Schuler, of Waconia, Leslie & Bob Klecatsky, of West St. Paul; great-grandchildren, Cole and Carter Bright, Megan, Blake and Lauren Schuler; and good friend, Grace Mary Ederer. She is preceded in death by husband, Leo; her parents; brother, Ned; and sister, Esther Cohen. Funeral service WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 11 AM, HODROFF-EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 126 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis. Interment will be at Temple Emanuel Cemetery in Duluth on Friday, Dec. 7 at 12 noon. Memorials preferred to Hadassah of St. Cloud or American Cancer Society.