Palmer, Beatrice M. age 84, of Pompano Beach, FL and Edina, died March 12, 2015. Survived by John, her husband of 57 years; her children, Michael (Mary Kay), Kathleen Manning (Charley), Chris (Christie), and Tim (Regan); grandchildren, Eileen, Katie, Meghan, Claire, Ben, Kelly, Kevin, Grace and Dan; and sister, Barbara (Rich) Gray. Preceded in death by parents,, Edward L. and Lillian E. Mulvehill. Bea was a graduate of Seton Hill College, the Harvard-Radcliffe Program in Business Administration, and the College of St. Catherine, MA Theology. She worked in ministry formation, first in the Diaconate formation program for the Archdiocese as Field Education Director and in the Theology department at the College of St. Catherine as Coordinator of the Lay Ministry Formation. Bea was very fond of color, gardens, flowers, the Florida Orchid shows and of the theater and ballet and of life itself. Many will miss her. Funeral Saturday, March 21, at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Grace, with visitation one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, gifts to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum or donor’s choice. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996.

Published on March 19, 2015 in the Star Tribune