Beatrice Hilden

About Bea

Beatrice “Bea” Ann Hilden, 70, Frazee, MN passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the Frazee Care Center in Frazee.

Bea was born December 9, 1952 in Park Rapids, MN to Ale and Elsie (Haataja) Alanen. She graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1971. On November 27, 1971 she married Michael Hilden.

Together they dairy-farmed and raised their family on her family’s farm near Snellman, MN where she enjoyed raising her children and was a loving and devoted mother. Over the years she was employed at Swifts in Frazee and Detroit Lakes, Bergen’s Greenhouses, Lamb Weston/RDO. She attended Detroit Lakes Technical College.

Bea attended Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Snellman. She loved Jesus and served as a VBS teacher. She was an active 4-H parent and also a Farmer’s Union member.

After a brain aneurism in 1999, Bea experienced many challenges but also many miracles and God’s faithfulness. She loved going on walks with her dogs and was known for spoiling them “too much.”

She was a loving and devoted grandmother. She enjoyed spending time and laughing with her family, friends, and co-workers.

Bea is survived by her husband of 51 years, Michael Hilden of Ponsford; children, Jolene (Andrew) Johnston of Nevis, MN, William Hilden of Ponsford, Teresa Hilden of Detroit Lakes, MN, Jason Hilden of Billings, MT; 6 grandchildren, Zachary (Lydia) Johnston, Brooklyn Moorhouse, Britton Johnston, Jacob Johnston, Mackenzie Hilden, Autumn Hilden; sister June (Paul) Niemela; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Bea is preceded in death by her parents, Ale and Elsie Alanen; and a brother, Leslie Alanen.

memorial service

Funeral Services for Beatrice

July 3, 2023

Location: Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Snellman, MN. Visitation is Sunday, July 2, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Cease Family Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN and also for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home