Westin, Gladys E. (nee Seedorf) Born on February 20, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MN to Melvin and Eleanor (Dawson) Seedorf. She was the second of five siblings (Lorraine, Gladys, Marian, Carol and Kenneth). Gladys was an active and excellent student earning her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Minnesota. She had a wonderful and rewarding 32 year career, dedicated to educating her students at Saint Paul TVI to the standards required to enter into their profession. She was a member of the MFT (MN Federation of Teachers) Union. She got involved with the support and operation of the Union, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Gladys was the Vice-president, then President of the Saint Paul Federation of Teachers, positions she held for multiple terms. With her friends and family, she enjoyed golfing, camping, fishing and loved to travel. Gladys attended many concerts, plays, and exhibits and was an avid sports spectator as well. She truly loved and adored her granddaughter Natalie, and was fortunate to care for her on a weekly basis, during Natalie's early years. They formed a special relationship, which continued until her final day. Gladys was determined to stay on this earth as long as she could, to see Natalie grow. Her love and commitment never wavered, but her body finally surrendered and she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 18, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Eleanor Seedorf, her sister Lorraine Seedorf, and brother, Kenneth Seedorf. She is survived by her son Mark, daughter-in-law Dawn, granddaughter Natalie, sisters Marian (Elton) Cunningham and Carol (David) Chandler, nieces Sara (John) Travis, Denise (Mark Altier) Chandler, nephews Dwight and Jeff Seedorf, great nieces and nephews Ashley and Axl Seedorf, Amanda and Emma Travis, Peter and Brady Altier, cousins and many friends. Memorial service Friday, February 23, 2018, 11:00 A.M. at WOODBURY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7380 Afton Road, Woodbury with a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the Gladys Westin Scholarship Fund at Saint Paul College or Children's Home Society/Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota. Bradshaw - 651-439-5511 bradshawfuneral.com