Obituary of Georgia Fae Redden

Georgia passed away peacefully at home with her family on Thursday, August 6, 2020 following her short, but brave battle with cancer.

Georgia was born to George Allen Aaseby and Mavis Elaine (Hovden) Aaseby in Thief River Falls, Minnesota on March 9, 1951. She was the eldest sister in her family and throughout her life showed care and attention to those that she loved in a motherly, nurturing way, and was referred to as “Dolly” by her father.

Georgia met the love of her life, Paul Redden, in April 1968 and they were married July 27, 1968. Together they built a beautiful life and family. They have 4 children; Lisa, Trudy, Meghann, and Benjamin, and a bonus son, Orville Hoof. Her love of the North Shore began when her children were young, and the family would vacation near Lake Superior, where they later relocated. Georgia was a loving mother and wife, a talented homemaker, and often volunteered in the classroom at school and at church teaching Sunday school. She went on to work in careers in customer service, hospitality, and retail. Georgia loved working in the tourism industry and enjoyed the deep friendships that she developed with colleagues and customers alike. Georgia’s favorite pastimes included time with family, reading, cooking, and the arts. She loved to prepare meals for family, go shopping, paint (especially Norwegian Rosemaling), go for walks by Lake Superior, read, and enjoy the company of good friends for a lunch meeting or a trip up the North Shore. Georgia opened her heart and home to others as a gracious hostess and enjoyed heartfelt friendships with those that she connected with in life. She was a woman of strong faith, and she showed this through her service to others.

Georgia was preceded in death by: Her beloved husband, Paul Redden; Parents, George and Mavis Aaseby; Brother, Mitch Aaseby; Parents in-law Don and Dorothy Redden, Audrey Redden; Sisters in-law Linda Eakman and Rita Andresen; Brother in-law John Redden; Nephew Dylan Aaseby; and Great-Granddaughter Madisen Redden.

Georgia is survived by her Children: Lisa Redden, Trudy (Dan) Kjenstad, Meghann Whiting, Benjamin (Liz) Redden, and Orville (Angela Waldron) Hoof; 12 Grandchildren: Samantha (Jarome Watson) and Casey Redden, Danielle (Johnny) Wadsworth, Katelyn (Chad Molitor) and Bradley Kjenstad, Aidan, Hope, and Charlie Whiting; Bentley, Rylee, Carly, and Brody Redden; 7 Great-Grandchildren: Jayde and Jewel Holmes, Levi and Liam Wadsworth, Easton Molitor, Parker Redden and Ryker Meittunen; Siblings: Rob (Linda) Aaseby, Britt (Joyce) Aaseby, and Sister in-law Susy Aaseby; Siblings in-law: Cathy (Brian) Malone, Jane Sundin, Mona (Bob) Williams, Dwight (Arlys) Redden, Mark (Dyann) Redden, and Kevin (Leanne) Redden; Sister-in-law Bonnie Redden, 29 Nieces and Nephews; and numerous Great-Nieces and Nephews.

The family would like to share deep gratitude for the care provided by Essentia Health Pulmonary Medicine Department, Essentia Health Oncology and Radiology Departments, and Essentia Health Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Park in Two Harbors, and due to COVID-19 family and beloved friends that attend services are asked to honor Georgia’s memory by practicing masking and physical distancing to prevent the spread of illness. If you would like to share a memory of Georgia to be shared at the service, please email stories to the family at Georgiafaeonmymind@gmail.com. A private burial service will be held for immediate family. Memorials are appreciated in lieu of flowers.