Andrea Ruth Hart "Aamijiwebiikwe" (Woman Who Stands By The Mountain) Bear Clan, age 60, of Maple Plain Community passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Rochester, MN.

She was born on May 17, 1962 in Cumberland, WI to Patsy and Eugene Hart, Sr.

Mama Turtle's last quote was "My spirit is still fighting for our family "Hart" Strength. Must not lose that quality. That is Our Strength, Our Bond, Our Shield. Don't ever put that guard down."

She is survived by her significant other, Wynn "Crush" Merrill; sons, Jackson Sr., James and Erik; daughters, Annie and Susie; siblings, Darlene Hart, Victoria Estebo, Eugene Hart, Jr., Christina Hart, Claudia Matrious and Thomas Hart; grandchildren, Jackson Jr., Jensen, Jace, Jamie and Arnella; many other aunties, uncles, nieces and nephews

She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Hart Sr. and Patsy Hart; sister, Stephanie Hart; loving daughter, Wendy Jo "Bubz" Merrill; and grandma, Margaret Hart.

Funeral services will be held 10 AM on Wednesday July 27 at Maple Plain Community Center, with Chato Gonzalez & William Merrill officiating. Burial will be in Maple Plain Reserve Cemetery. Pallbearers are Matthew Estebo Jr., Erik Whiterabbit, Andrew Hart, Keith Hopinka, Mauricio Hart, Neko Lowe, Lamont Belisle and Devin Begay. Honorary pallbearers are Jackson Merrill Jr., Nathan Hart, Jensen Merrill, Jace Merrill and Nancy.

Visitation will be from Tuesday, July 26 at 4 PM at Maple Plain Community Center.

Skinner Funeral Home of Cumberland is serving the family.

Last Update: Jul 25, 2022 2:45 pm CDT