Obituary of Beverly Mickelson Fosdal

Beverly Mickelson Fosdal, age 68, of Rockdale, died January 25, 2011 at her home. She was born August 21, 1942 in Madison, WI. Parents: Irene Arneson Mickelson Robbins and Alf Soren Mickelson (both deceased) Stepfather: Merwin Albert Robbins (deceased) Sister: Arlene Jerdee (deceased) Beverly graduated from Wisconsin High School 1960 and the UW-Madison 1964 with a degree in Medical Technology. Beverly Married Gerald Olav Fosdal on July 20, 1963 at Luther Memorial Church in Madison. She worked as a Medical Technologist for one year and was then able to stay home to raise their three children, Scott (Lauren) of Virginia Beach, VA, Mark (Vanessa) of Seattle, WA and Kristen Marsan (Sean) of Eden Prairie, MN. Survived by her husband Gerry, her three children and six grandchildren, Jacob, William, Miriam and Henry Marsan and Griffin and Sydney Fosdal. There are nieces and cousins as well. Bev and Gerry hosted two AFS students and were foster parents to several children and teens over the years (Laurine Johnson and Scott Swick have remained lifelong friends). They enjoyed opening their home for community, church and family events. In 1976, Bev and Gerry bought the Fosdal Home Bakery from Gerry�s mother. The bakery has been in continuous business since 1949. Beverly was more involved with the bookkeeping, office and retail sales while Gerry was involved in the baking, production, hiring and marketing. In 1985 they bought the Cambridge Bakery. They sold both businesses in 2005 to their capable manager, Joseph Crubaugh. As long time members of the Willerup United Methodist Church of Cambridge, Beverly was active on several boards and taught Sunday School, working with children and youth. Both she and husband, Gerry, have been involved in small group Bible studies since 1966, leading as well as learning from the many people involved. Through their married lives, Gerry and Bev strived by the grace of God, to live out their lives to coincide with what they believed. Bev has said that cancer has been a gift, a gift that forces one to concentrate on priorities (other people), plan for the ultimate journey (eternity with God in heaven) and passing on the skills and knowledge that she has learned from so many others over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Willerup UMC, Harry Alexander Bible Fund and/or donate a unit of blood in memory of Beverly Fosdal or sign up as an organ donor. Grateful thanks can be given to the UW Hospital Cancer Oncology Clinic and special hugs to Dr. Bailey who stayed with Bev through the whole cancer battle. Visitation will be held from 3-7PM on Friday, January 28, 2011, at Willerup United Methodist Church, Cambridge, Wisconsin. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 11:00AM, at Willerup United Methodist Church, Cambridge, WI. with Rev. Brian Cook officiating.