Farryl Josephson

Farryl Raye Josephson, age 80, of Grantsburg, WI, passed peacefully with all her family at her side on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 due to complications from ALS.
Farryl was born January 29, 1938 to Margret and Ray Thompson in Big Fork, MN.  Farryl grew up and graduated in Amery, WI. Farryl was united in marriage with Herbert Josephson in Amery, WI in 1956.  They lived in Minneapolis till 1958, the family then moved to the Grantsburg area, where they lived for over 60 years. The couple celebrated 62 years of marriage on the 29th of October.  Farryl was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg and sang in the choir for many years.
Farryl loved traveling and collecting antiques. She was an avid garage sale enthusiast and found many collectibles that she exhibited in many Antique Malls, where she worked part-time. In addition, she enjoyed doing home décor; these skills were evident in many of her elaborate seasonal decorative displays in Arizona and Wisconsin that were enjoyed by all.
Farryl always loved nature and loved to feed the wildlife and birds, especially her humming birds. She also loved the beauty of nature and enjoyed working in her numerous flower beds. She enjoyed the peacefulness and solidarity of the woods and enjoyed spending her summers there. Sitting in their huge screened-in porch, she often said she was in paradise and was so thankful for all of God’s blessings. During the winter months, she enjoyed the warmth of Arizona and spending time with visiting friends and family from Wisconsin, together with the residents of Denali Park in Apache Junction, Arizona where she had many close friends.  The woods of WI and Denali Park were huge in contrast, one quite calm and the other rather busy.  She often commented on the different attire required in each location. One place needed mosquito netting and the other shorts, tank tops and sunglasses.
Farryl is preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Ray Thompson.
Farryl is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Herbert; her children: Michael (Kathleen) Josephson, Dean (Kathy) Josephson and Jon Josephson, grandchildren: Kelly (Bill), Rita, Nicholas (Shana), David (Emily) and Timothy (Jenifer): great-grandchildren: Aaliyah, Brennan, Nels, Keira, Sydney, Mesa and Jaxon; two brothers James Thompson and Lee Thompson.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 03, 2018 at 11:00 AM (visitation from 10-11:00 AM) at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg, WI, with Pastor Mike Peterson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like any donations made to Burnett County Humane Society in Farryl`s honor. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com