Suzanne J. Painter
February 24, 1934 ~ October 8, 2011
Beloved Mom and Gramma Age 77 of Forest Lake Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family October 8, 2011. Sue is preceded in death by loving husband, Louie; her parents, Irving and Delta Johnson and sister, Dorothy Stewart. She will be deeply missed by LuAnne (Rick) Kiehne and their daughters, Laurey, Beth and Amy; Bill Painter (Abby Lipman) and Lynne (Craig) Kirvida and their children, Michael, AnneMarie and Joseph. A visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Tuesday, Oct. 11th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. A Celebration of Sues Life will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, Oct. 12th at Crossroads Evangelical Covanent Church, 17445 Notre Dame Street, Forest Lake with visitation beginning at 9 AM until service. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Stillwater. A special thank you to all the caregivers who lovingly cared for her through the years.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Sue’s passing. She was a wonderful friend and a Christian warrior. I met her through the Christian Women’s club many years ago. We became close friends, remembering when we went to the Stillwater house tour one Fall. I will remember Sue for her sweet spirit. I know she is rejoicing in the heavens and reunited with Louie and other family members. God Bless you all and may God give you the peace and strength during these difficult days and months ahead.
Sue was to me such a picture of grace and elegance. She always had an encouraging word for me whenever I saw her. I pray the Holy Spirit fills you with the peace of the Father and the Love of the Lord Jesus Christ as you grieve her death, and yet celebrate her life.
have known your Mom and Grandma for over 25 years. I have nevery heard her say a mean thing about anybody. She had an open heart and an open mind and I know she loved the Lord with her whole heart. I feel very priviledged to have been her friend. My heart breaks at the thought of losing her but you don’t lose someone when you know where they are. We know she is home with her beloved Louie and will live happily ever after with her Lord and Savior. Love Always
Your Dad and Mom was such a great inspiration to me during my chemo. You are such a lucky family to have them as your parents and grandparents. They always had such a great attitude and love for God. I only wish I could be that way. Love
I will miss our conversations on the phone, since we moved to Florida. We would talk for an hour about all the good times we had when the children were young. In those days we would spend many Saturday nights together to play canasta, just Louie, Suzie, Al and me. Suzie and I were more like sisters than cousins and I will miss her more than words can tell. Suzie loved the Lord and was an inspiration to all of us, with her love of family and the wisdon she shared.
Sue was a friend and a role model to my family and me. She was one of the warmest, friendliest people that I know/knew. I look forward to seeing her in heaven.
Although she really was my second cousin we always called her Aunt Suzie. She will always be remembered by me because of her beautiful smile and forever positive attitude. After I was diagnosed with breast cancer we became “cancer buddies” and had long conversations on the phone. I’m sorry I didn’t keep them up in these past few years. She will always be a bright spot in my life. I love you Suzie and will miss you dearly. Much love to Lu Anne, Lynne and Billy and your families. You have to smile knowing she is now back with the love of her life Uncle Louie.