Grace (Carol Lee) Trowbridge, passed away from her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Grace was born Jan. 28, 1947, to Todd and Lucille Trowbridge.

Grace had a love and passion for rescuing and saving animals of every kind. She also loved riding motorcycles. Her kind and loving spirit will be greatly missed.

Grace is survived by her sons: Jim (Jean) Sauer, Austin, Christopher (Tracie) Sauer, Austin; and daughter Melany Mendenhall, Owatonna; four grandchildren: Zachary Sauer, Austin, Kevin Sauer, St. Cloud, Morgan Sauer, Albert Lea, Lexi Mendenhall, Owatonna; and two great-grandchildren: Callan Sauer, Albert Lea, and Gavin Sauer, Austin.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials can be sent to 600 38th Ave. NE, Austin, MN, 55912.