Blue (Sherry) Neal

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Friday, March 16, 1956
Date of Death:
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Age:
60 years old

Visitation

Date: Sunday February 26, 2017
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Funeral Service

Date: Sunday February 26, 2017
Time: 3:00 pm

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Burial

Location: Byron Cemetery

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Friday, March 16, 1956
Date of Death:
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Age:
60 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Friday, March 16, 1956
Date of Death:
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Age:
60 years old

Blue (Sherry) Neal

Blue (Sherry) Neal, age 60, of Rochester MN, died suddenly at home on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 of a massive pulmonary blood clot.

Blue was born in Rawlings, WY and grew up in Grand Forks, ND.  She was preceded in death by her father, Don Neal, and sister, Donna Neal. She is survived by her mother, Olga Neal; best friend, Marty Klann; very close friends Nancy Joyner and Jeanne Barzydlo; and many four legged old and/or special needs rescue dogs.  She was a fellow sister to the Dahlgren girls; Nora, Karen and Anni.  Blue was a member of the Bahá’í Faith for forty years and a regular nighttime fixture at Kwik Trip for 13 years. She had many interesting hobbies including Twins Baseball, motorcycling, pingpong handball, Johnny West collecting, Western fast draw and twirling revolvers.  We will miss her warm hugs, loud laugh, thoughtfulness and genuine kindness.

Bahá’í Funeral Service will be held in River Park Chapel of Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th St SE, Rochester MN 55904 Sunday, February 26th at 3 pm, preceded by visitation at 2 pm. Reception to follow at United Way building, 903 West Center St., Rochester MN 55901.  Interment will be Monday, February 27th at Byron Cemetery, 109 7th St NE, Byron, MN 55920 at 3 pm. The family invites you to join the funeral procession leaving from Macken Funeral Home in Rochester at 2:30 pm. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Condolences

The family of Blue (Sherry) Neal has received the following condolences.

I recently read of your loss and wanted to express my deepest sympathy. The loss of a loved one is never easy, but there is hope. In the Bible at Job 14:14 it contains the question "If a man dies, can he live again?" Maybe you have asked that question before. The answer to that question is found at John 5:28,29 "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his (Jesus) voice and come out.  So the answer to that question found in Job 14:14 is YES, if a man dies he can live again. What a wonderful hope that we have, Jehovah God will soon make his promise of paradise come true. We can trust that what Jehovah God says will come true because he is a God" who cannot lie" (Titus 1:2). For more comfort please visit jw.org.

I was lucky enough to meet Blue because of our shared love for Johnny West action figures.  A few years ago, being an older mom I was having a hard time finding or affording any Johnny West figures for my daughter.  I grew up playing with Johnny West & the gang, & had a few items, but now most were collector status & ebay wanted too much.  Blue invited my daughter & me over & we got to see her beautiful diorama & hand painted figures.  She was so very generous and gave us a great bargin on many great figures that both of my daughters are still playing with.  Blue said she wanted to keep the  love for the Wild West & Johnny West  alive, so she happily passed the touch to my girls.  We will never forget her generosity and her spirit. 


So sorry for your loss,  we will always think of Blue as we keep playing with our Johnny West:)


Sara & Jae & Jaz Conway

Mary and I were saddened by the news of Blue's sudden passing.  Blue touched our lives as a Cairn Terrier foster parent who went way, way, out of her way to make an adoption happen.  She was willing to drive from Rochester to Woodbury, Mn, met me at a gas station at midnight, followed me home, introduced us to Molly and did not leave our home until three AM, without Molly.  We remained in contact and she visited us again about a year later.  Molly is still with us and fond memories of the short time we spent with Blue with remain with us forever.  

So sorry to hear of Blue's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We'll always remember her saying "hi neighbor" whenever she saw us.  She will be dearly missed.  Your neighbors Steve and Terry Fields.

It's hard to believe when I just saw you.  Our regulars were just as shocked as the rest of us.  Knowing I was able to get to know you as well as work with you will keep smiles on my face.  Thanks for being a friend.  Rest in Peace! Kay Wytaske

I'm sorry to hear about the world's loss today. I only knew Blue from a relationship we built at my furniture store and the ensuing conversations on life and baseball. I'm fairly certain that I've never and will never meet such a more real soul and human than her. I wish you all peace. I hope she found a way to visit the rainbow bridge on her way by.

Blue, you were such a hard working woman who knew how to get the job done. You took pride in your work and helped others learn and achieve their goals. You will be missed, I wish I could have seen you one last time. Rest easy Blue 

Although I only knew Blue for about a year, she was one of the best people I ever worked with and a joy to talk to. Keeping her friends and family in our prayers.