A Mother Like No Other
Our mom raised seven children
while working 10 hour days.
Many others can say this
not looking for praise.
Five girls and two boys learned much
from her wisdom and grace.
There are an abundance
who would claim the same case.
Her husband was grateful
to have her at his side.
What man wouldn’t show
that kind of pride.
When the business suffered
she was always right there.
Most spouses would also show
that they care.
When she lost her son
long before he should go.
Our mom was special
more than most know.
Her strength at that time
brought our family together.
And we bond more closely
since then and forever.
When dad had passed
our mom needed our love.
The love she taught us
sent from heaven above.
When her mind and then body
became very ill.
We were all reminded
of her great will.
Our sincere wishes and prayers
from one to another.
Is that you can also have
A Mother Like No Other.
-John Paavola
In Loving Memory Of
Mary Ann Paavola M ary Ann Agnes Paavola was born
June 17, 1935 in Perham, MN to the
late Lawrence and Katie (Mader)
Boedigheimer. On September 3, 1955, Mary
Ann was united in marriage with Waino
Fred Paavola. Their marriage was blessed
with seven children. Mary Ann was known
to her family and friends for being a
dedicated wife and mother. She lovingly
raised her family, while working at Waino’s
side. She loved to read, sew, play cards and
tend to her flower garden.
On Saturday, April 22, 2017, Mary Ann
Paavola passed away peacefully surrounded
by her family at Perham Living where she
was cared for with love and patience. She
will be dearly missed.
Surviving Mary Ann are her five daughters
Karen (Tom) Hammers of Perham, Sue
(Jake) Bergacker of Perham, Charlene
Holzer of Perham, Jan (Greg) Kramer of
Wadena, MN and Kathy (Tom) Glass of
Bismarck, ND; her son John (Angie)
Paavola of Elk River, MN; her 15
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; her
sister Clara Olsen; her brother-in-law and
sister-in-law Einar (Elaine) Paavola; along
with numerous nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
Preceding Mary Ann in death were her
parents Lawrence and Katie; her husband
Waino; her son Matthew Wayne; her son-in-
law Ben Holzer; her sister Florence
Dombeck; her brothers Carl and Leander
Boedigheimer; and most recently a longtime
friend Margie Fraki who entered Perham
Living at the same time as Mary Ann.
Celebration of Life—Funeral Mass
Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
St. Lawrence Catholic Church near Rush Lake
Perham, Minnesota
Clergy
Father Matthew Kuhn
Father George Michael
Accompanist
Isaiah Blickenstaff
Vocalists
Jeff Blickenstaff, Janel Altstadt, Lisa Werner
Tom Hammers and Granddaughters
Kari Hammers and Amy Kimball
Casket Bearers
Jeremy Hammers, Brian Hammers, Ryan Kramer
Justin Doucette, Adam Holzer, Mackenzie Kramer
Brandon Kramer and Matthew Paavola
Lectors
Angela Bachmann (Granddaughter)
Tom Glass (Son-in-Law)
Gift Bearers
Emily, Erica and Ella Glass and
Mikayla Paavola (Granddaughters)
The roses placed on the casket are in memory of
Waino Paavola, Matthew Paavola & Ben Holzer
Private Interment
Mary Ann will be laid to rest by
her husband Waino and their son Matthew
in St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery
