Joan Brundell

JOAN CAROL BRUNDELL Joan Carol (Hagstrom) Brundell was born in Glenwood, MN on October 24, 1944, (the oldest of twin girls) to Roy and Jane (Feigum) Hagstrom. She was baptized at Glenwood Lutheran Church on December 7, 1944 and was confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria on August 30, 1959. Joan attended Jefferson High School in Alexandria, MN. She was united in marriage to Bruce Byron Brundell on August 18, 1961 and lived in Alexandria for the rest of her life. She was blessed with three children Brian, Jon, and Gary and eight grandchildren, who were the joys of her life. Joan enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, fishing, camping, and snowmobiling. She liked bowling, sewing, doing crafts and taking care of her grandchildren. She loved talking with her sisters and brother and also spending time with her family. Joan also enjoyed her work and especially the people at Tastefully Simple where she was employed for the past 8 years. Joan was diagnosed with polio at the age of four. She was also a cancer survivor, yet was still able to enjoy life after two major surgeries and losing sight in one of her eyes. Joan traveled to California and Oregon to spend time with family. She made a trip to Tennessee to see Graceland with her sister and cousin to visit her idol, Elvis Presley. She also celebrated her 50th Birthday with her family in Cancun. This past August, Joan was able to attend the Hagstrom Family Reunion at Kennsington Park. This reunion was very special to Joan, being able to visit with lots of her family she had not seen for many years. Joan C. Brundell died on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at her home. She is survived by her husband Bruce Brundell of Alexandria, sons, Brian Brundell of Alexandria, Jon Brundell of St. Cloud, Gary (Penny) Brundell of Alexandria, and eight grandchildren: Brianna, Jennifer, Jordan, Chelsey, Mariah, Cody, Nick and Devin. Also surviving are her sisters, Marlene (Ron) Chalman of CA, Jackie (John) Kimball of Oregon, brother Roger (Dot) Hagstrom of Coon Rapids along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Jane and Roy Hagstrom. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, November 30, 2009 at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with the Reverend Sherry Billberg officiating. Margaret Kalina was the organist and Ardis Danielson was the soloist. Interment was in the St. Petri Lutheran Cemetery near Brandon, MN. Casket Bearers were Brian Brundell, Jon Brundell, Gary Brundell, Roger Hagstrom, John Kimball, and Ron Chalman. Honorary Casket Bearers were her eight wonderful grandchildren and also all of Joan?s friends at Tastefully Simple. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home.