Cecelia Rose Severson

Cecelia Rose (Leonard) Severson Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, Friend of Shoreview, MN was called home to be with the Lord after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. Cecelia entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 29, 2023 holding her husband Pete’s hand. Born August 04, 1946 in St. Paul, MN. Preceded in death by father Orville Leonard, mother Louise Sanftner, step-mother Arlene Ostedt, brother Michael Leonard, sister Janet Steiner, and nephew Paul McNeal.

Survived by her devoted husband Peter Severson, daughters Jennifer Leonard and Justine Van Sickle, step-sons Ben Severson (Johnna) and Nick Severson (Theresa). Loving grandmother to Jessica Powers (Joe Nichols), Tyler VanSickle and Charles Lunzer, great-grandmother to Lucas & Evan Powers, Larson Nichols, plus Blake, Riley, Elisa and Hazel Nichols. Survived by brothers Patrick Leonard and John Leonard (Angie), sisters Phyllis Spears (Dean), Sandy Anderson (Ed), and Gerry Andersen (John), many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Cecelia worked for Ramsey County for 35+ years. Her hobbies were reading, sewing, quilting, stain-glass artwork and after retirement her number-one hobby was making extraordinary jewelry. She loved the ocean or anywhere near water. Many friends called her Ceil, Cele, or CeCe, she was truly loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday June 22, 2023 at 12:00pm at: United Church of Christ, 1000 Long Lake Rd, New Brighton, MN 55112, at 12:00 noon. Reception to follow at the church.

The Severson Family has requested memorial donations in Cecelia’s name go to the Parkinson's Foundation of Minnesota.

Until we meet again…REST IN PEACE, CECELIA,WE LOVE YOU!