Rose Hedlund "Gwa Gwa Kigahobawik" 87, of Tower, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017.

Rose was born to William and Mary (Ottertail) Burnside on September 5, 1930, in Crane Lake, MN. She made her home in Buhl, MN where she raised her children with her husband Carl Hedlund Sr. Rose was an American Indian Cultural Teacher.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl and two children: Dinky and Mary Alice.

She is survived by her children: Mardelle Columbus; John (Cindy) Gudahl; Robert Hedlund; Joseph Traci) Hedlund; Pamela (Thomas) Parson; Isabelle Larson; Carl Hedlund Jr.; Grandchildren: David Parson; Cody Fredenburg; Karl Lindahl; Erik Larson; Joshua Gudahl; Nathan Hedlund; Steffanie Pajari; Nichole Weatherly; Danielle Parson; Kailee Gudahl; Mariah Gudahl, Allison Gudahl; Angela Gudahl; Carol Connor; Adeline Connor.

Rose was loved by all who knew her.  She was quick witted and fun to be around.   Rose had a heart of gold and welcomed the broken, drunken and poor into her home to rest and always provided unconditional love.  She cared about everyone.  Rose had a special relationship with each one of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She cherished each one and they cherished her.  Rose had numerous nieces and nephews and was a special auntie who loved them all very much.  She was their "antique"!   Rose loved "her family" at St Michael's and they loved her.  She developed many friendships and made lasting bonds with many people.  Above all she was our teacher and instructor and the greatest mom, grandmother and great grandmother.

We will miss you mom until we meet in paradise.