Beatrice Marjorie Johnsrud Stoddard, age 88, of Amery passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017.

She was born in Spring Grove, MN 5/31/1929 to William and Levina (Doely) Johnsrud. She graduated from Spring Grove High School in May '47 and enrolled at Luther College in Decorah IA in the fall. She met Alan Stoddard in April and they married in September. While Al finished his education at Luther, Bea worked as secretary to the owner-manager of the Decorah Posten, A noted Norwegian language newspaper in Decorah.

Bea was a part owner of Lee's Carpet and Decorating 1985-1992 and served as a valued member of the West Central Wisconsin Private Industry Council 1984-89 and was the chair of the organization 1987-88. Bea was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Amery.
Bea was preceded in death by son Christen and sisters: Lucille Onstad, Wyllian Griffith, Idella Bergsgaard, Ruth Simpson and Dagny Lake. She is survived by husband Alan, sons Gregory (Teri) of Reading PA and Scott (Nanci) or Lakeville MN, four grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at First Lutheran Church in Amery at 11 AM Saturday, August 12 with Pastor Tim Bjorge officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Church. Interment will be at Amery Cemetery following the service on Saturday.