Mary Hedlund-Blomberg

Mary C. Hedlund-Blomberg of Grantsburg passed away on Saturday morning, January 4, 2014, at the age of 62. She was born in Grantsburg on January 31, 1951 to Gerald and Pearl (Rasmussen) Hedlund. Mary attended local schools and was a 1969 graduate of Grantsburg High School. She then attended Univ. of Wisconsin - River Falls earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture with an Equine emphasis. In addition to her college education, Mary advanced her equestrian knowledge attending the Riding School at Potomac Horse Center in Maryland. She applied her skills and love for horses by giving riding lessons at several summer camps. In October of 1981, Mary was united in marriage to Gene Blomberg at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg. Together they established Wild Haven Horse and Nature Farm where Mary continued to give riding lessons to a group of very special local girls. She was very active in the U.S. Pony Club, traveling to teach equine care and give lessons to youth. Mary worked at Grantsburg Animal Hospital for 24 years. She was a member of numerous equestrian organizations, national and regional. She also enjoyed tending her flower gardens. Mary volunteered for several years with the Girl Scouts, including being a Troop Leader for a group that included her step-daughter, Samantha (Blomberg) Nelson. Her greatest joys were being with her horses, her dogs, and living at Wild Haven. Surviving are her husband of 32 years, Gene; her mother, Pearl Hedlund; a brother, Paul (Sue) Hedlund; a sister, Susan (Scott) Augustson; nieces: Alyssa Augustson, and Lindsey and Gretchen Hedlund; stepchildren: Jason Blomberg and Samantha (Le Moine) Nelson; and her much loved aunts, uncles, and cousins. Her father, Gerald Hedlund, preceded her in death. The Memorial Service honoring the life of Mary C. Hedlund-Blomberg will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 22384 State Road 48/87, Grantsburg, WI, with Rev. Jay Ticknor officiating. A time of fellowship will follow the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Burnett County (www.hsburnettcty.org/#!in-memory/cpu); Friends of Crex (www.crexmeadows.org/FOC.html); or the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org/donate).