Service Information
Colleen P. Drew, age 90, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Private Family Service will be held at a later date.
Obituary
Colleen Patricia Drew was born on March 22, 1931, in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (Jumer) Beihoffer. Colleen was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Glencoe, Minnesota.
On December 17, 1946, Colleen was united in marriage to Granville Drew Jr. This marriage was blessed with five boys. Colleen and Granny resided in Glencoe for their entire marriage of 75 years. She and Granny spent most of their married life on the farm in Glencoe. Colleen had many careers. In her younger years, she worked at Green Giant and was a McLeod County Dispatcher. From there she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper at Drew and Lange Inc. Surge. After her retirement from Surge, she worked part-time at Discount 70, and also enjoyed 25 years working as a cook for the Glencoe Country Club.
Colleen was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Glencoe.
In her free time, Colleen enjoyed bowling, fishing, cooking, reading, and gardening. She always had a passion for horses and any other four-legged furry friends. Colleen especially enjoyed spending time with her family at the lake. She was always up for the fun and adventures that occurred at the cabin.
Colleen passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 90 years. Blessed be her memory.
We will truly miss hearing the stories that she talked about bringing up those five boys on the farm.
Colleen is survived by her:
Husband, Granville Drew Jr.;
Children, Douglas Drew and his wife, Kathryn,
Michael Drew and his wife, MaryAnn,
Steven Drew and his wife, Jodi,
Bruce Drew and his wife, Jean, and
David Drew;
11 Grandchildren, Eron, Risa, Jennifer, Katy, Mandy, Chelsey, Masey, Riley, Anthony, Hailey, and Johnny;
16 Great-grandchildren;
Sister-in-law, Betty Knick;
Many relatives and friends.
Colleen was preceded in death by her Parents, Ernest and Mildred Beihoffer; Brothers, George Beihoffer and Robert Beihoffer.
John Arlt says
Everyone lost a very special person with Colleens passing. Blessed to known her, Cherish the memorys as you know she would want us too.
Nancy Ellefson says
Rest in peace and pain free dear Colleen. We will miss you!
Sandy and Byron Wacker says
To the Drew family… Know that we are thinking of you all and sending our sincere sympathy. May the happy memories of this beautiful lady carry you through this sorrowful time.
Robin Grant-Pink says
Hugs to all of you! I’m so thankful for my wonderful memories of Colleen and Granny when visiting at the lake and getting to know her. She will be missed!
Joe, Karen, Wilder and Colben says
The sweetest and kindest person. She lightened the room and the lives of all she met. Blessings to her and her family.
Beth Kamish says
Sorry for your loss, Jenny
Beth & Dave
Norma Schmidt Schwichtenberg says
Such a fun gal and always so thoughtful and friendly. I spent a lot of time @ the golf course and enjoyed her there. Those gals spoiled us with their great “home made” meals. She even came special to cook for my son’s groom’s dinner. We wanted shrimp and she was game to prepare it for us. I didn’t see her often enough after moving to Hutchinson but it was always great to see her when I did.
My sympathy to the Drew family. Remember the good times. A life well lived.
Norma Schmidt Schwichtenberg