Nana Banana

Mike’s Nana Banana passed away on Wednesday at the age of 88.  I asked him if he wanted to write anything and he said not right now, so I will do my best.  His Nana, who got the name Nana Banana long ago from his brother Pat was a kind, soft spoken woman who was always in the best of moods.  As I told Mike, I am so grateful that I got to know her and that Thomas and Elin got to meet her, and she to meet them.  Her great grandbabies were her pride and joy and she loved telling people about them, showing off their pictures, and seeing us when we were in town.

 

It has been a rough week for all of us and although we knew she was not going to be with us much longer, still the sadness that comes with her passing is immense.  Rest in peace sweet Nana Banana, we love you and will miss you very much. 

Thomas on Friday asked if he could paint a picture so he could send it to Nana Banana in Heaven.  He also sang her a beautiful song about how much he was going to miss her.  Although he is only 4 he still knows and sees that Mike and I are very sad. 

 

 

 

 

Mary Torpey Robertson
Age 88; born Oct 6, 1925 in Detroit, MI to John and Margaret Torpey, passed away June 4, 2014. Mary was raised in Washington D.C. and proud graduate of St. Cecelia’s Academy for Girls. Living in D.C., she worked several Presidential Inaugural Balls. In 1960, Mary & Jimmy moved to MN with the Twins organization where she became a member of the ODT’s and Gypsy Travelers. Mary’s devotion to family and friends meant an open door for those in need of a fantastic meal and great company. She was exceptionally kind and compassionate and loved by all who had the great fortune to know her. She will be dearly missed. Her remarkable smile which lit up the room, will now light up the Kingdom of Heaven. Preceded in death by parents; husband Jimmy; sisters Betty and Maggie. Survived by children, Michael, Kathy (Jeff) Laschen, Joie (Dan) Leonard, Jaime (Lamont) Roth, Larry; grandchildren, Patrick (Lara) Laschen, Mike (Stacey) Laschen, Katie (Don) Quinn, Maureen Laschen, Adam Leonard, Amy Leonard, Richie Roth, Maggie Roth, Jimmy Roth; great-grandchildren, Thomas and Elin Laschen; sister Rita Brennan; brother-in-law Eddie Fanning; sister-in-law Betty (Mamie) Robertson; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family wishes to thank the caregivers at Walker Elder Suites in Edina, especially Mohan.
Visitation at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, W.50th St at Hwy 100, Monday June 9, 4-7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, June 10, 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Edina, Valley View Rd at Gleason Rd.
Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Catholic Charities