Blenda Joanna “B” Theilmann Bullard, age 78, of Blaine, Minn., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 27, 2015. B was born Oct. 4, 1936 in Minneapolis and graduated from St. Olaf College. She married Jim Bullard in 1960 and together they raised three children and celebrated 54 years of marriage in fall 2014. After many years as a dedicated community volunteer in Mankato, Minn., 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. B is survived by husband, Jim Bullard; children, Lisa, Dan and wife Alexis, and Joel and wife Kris Bullard; her grandchildren, Matt, Alex, Sam, Caitlin, and Laura; and beloved cat, Chester. She was preceded in death by parents, Walt and Blenda Theilmann, and sister, Mary Warren. Memorial donations may be made to the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley, Minn. or Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society.