Bullard, Blenda Joanna "B" age 78 of Blaine, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 27, 2015. Survived by husband, Jim Bullard; children, Lisa, Dan (Alexis), and Joel (Kris) Bullard; her grandchildren, Matt, Alex, Sam, Caitlin and Laura; and beloved cat, Chester. Preceded in death by parents, Walt and Blenda Theilmann and sister, Mary Warren. B was born October 4, 1936 in Mpls, MN and graduated from St. Olaf College, She married Jim Bullard in 1960 and together they raised 3 children and celebrated 54 years of marriage this past fall. After many years as a dedicated community volunteer in Mankato, MN, B began working at Immanuel St. Joseph's Hospital where she was employed for many years. She was a passionate animal and nature lover. Devoted hockey mom and maintained the best stocked cookie jar in the neighborhood. Memorial donations may be made to the Animal Humane Society (Golden Valley) or Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society. Funeral service 2 PM Monday, March 2 with visitation 1 hour prior to service all at: Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100