Grace McDonald

Grace Frejlach McDonald was born in Lonsdale, Minnesota on  July 16, 1931.

She was preceded in death by her parents Mary & Walter; sister Shirley Heyer; ex-spouse Bill.

Garce is survived by her sister Kathleen McDonald; nieces &  nephews Jon & Teri Heyer, Ann & Maurice White Eagle, Bradley Heyer, Peter & Lisa Heyer, Nick & Amy Heyer, Patrick & Amy McDonald, Tim & Jennifer McDonald; 17 grandnieces & nephews; 2 great grand nephews. Also survived by Bill’s children and their families.

Grace received her Master’s degree at the University of Minnesota and taught nursing there and at the college of St. Catherine. She was an advocate for the inclusion of alternative healing therapies in education. Her private nursing practice, “Quiet Moments Healing Center” specialized in these therapies. Toward the end of her career, Grace managed Biomedical Research at Ramsey Foundation. Retirement was a time of continued learning and caring for others.

Memorial Mass 11:30 Saturday (9/22) with visitation one hour prior at St. Joseph Catholic Church,  1154 Seminole, West St. Paul. Burial in Veseli, MN.