Blanche Nault

Blanche V. Nault
Blanche V. Nault, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, 90, Hibbing, died Sunday, February 8, 2015, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born on May 27, 1924, to Leo and Blanche (Audet) Gatien in Hancock, MI.  A homemaker by trade, Blanche moved from Ispeming, MI to Hibbing in 1964.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing.  Blanche enjoyed living at Real Life South in Hibbing surrounded by her friends. Blanche would often make sure everything was in order at Real Life.  She was an active participant whenever there was an event or a gathering.  She liked to bake. She loved the outdoors in the winter time.  Throughout her life she was active with winter sports, whether it was skiing, snowmobiling, or just being outside during the winter.  She also loved living up at the lake.
She is survived by her seven children: Marlene (Tom) Theisen, Shakopee, MN, Gary (Cathy) Nault, Nisswa, MN, David (Ann) Nault, Hibbing, Greg (Ruth) Nault, Lino Lakes, MN, Mary Ann (Rob) Kepler, Hibbing, Annette (Doug) Johnson, Savage, MN, and Patrick (Melissa) Nault, Carver, MN; a sister, Rita (Bud) Russell, Kerrville, TX; 22 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years, Kenneth D. Nault; a sister, Carmen Burks; and by her brother, Robert Gatien.
Funeral services for Blanche will be held at 11 AM, Monday, February 16, 2015, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing.  The Rev. Fr. Gabriel Waweru will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial.  Visitation will be in church on Monday from 10 AM until the 11 AM funeral Mass.  A private family interment will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery of Hibbing at a later date.  Pallbearers are her 22 grandchildren.  Arrangements are with Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.

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