Violet Virginia Lee

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - RUSHFORD 507-864-7771 PETERSON, MINN. - Violet "Vi" Virginia Lee, 89, of Peterson, Minn. died on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Gundersen - Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Vi was born on March 2, 1922, in Peterson, Minn. to Archie and Clara (Fossum) Mayland. She was raised in Peterson and graduated from Peterson High School. On March 13, 1943, She married Jaymour Lee at the First Lutheran Church of Highland in Highland, Minn. Vi worked side-by-side with her husband, Jay, on their dairy farm in rural Peterson for many years. She was known for making beautiful wedding cakes. She loved the outdoors, especially working in her garden. Vi will be remembered for her warm smile and always having a full cookie jar and sharing cookies with everyone. She had a very deep faith, loved collecting angels, and she loved her family dearly. Vi was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson where she worked as church secretary for several years, was a member of the ladies aide, circles and choir. Vi is survived by two daughters: Sandy (Maynard) Thompson of Peterson, Minn. and Rachel (Roger) Stearns of Hudson, Wis.; five grandchildren: Jeff (Barb) Thompson, Brad (Kim) Thompson, Brian (Jenny) Thompson, Jennifer (Kirk) Marty and Carrie (Craig) Bartz; eight great-grandchildren: Kayla, Courtney, Brady, Will, Quinn, Libby, Olivia Violet and Noah; and by other special family members. Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Jay and by many beloved family members. There will be a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson with the Rev. Frank Kerkemeyer officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Private family burial will precede the service at West Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Peterson. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, Minn. is assisting the family with arrangements. Leave a memory of Vi and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com