Susan Camp

Susan Camp was my first Sensei in 1985 and introduced me to JKA Shotokan Karate when I was a young man at the University of St. Thomas. She was a very good person who was always kind. Peace, Peter

Dear John,
For the brief time we have been together the underlying emphasis has been your wife. Life never seems to be big enough for death. I grieve for you. Find what you need and hold on to it.
Rub the rock, lick the sky, jump the hill,listen to Mozart, play Bach. Slow down the world-speed up your life.
Dove Hill Nancy

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. People say time heals, but it does not. It just changes. It changes from remembering the loss of the one you loved to remembering the life of the one you loved.

Although you don't know me, I am an avid fan of your books. I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved wife, Susan. You have my most sincere sympathy. Think of her as a beautiful butterfly that came into your life to share her beauty but then must fly away. May all the loving memories comfort you.

John,
Cheryl and I were so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how much she will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers as is your golf game.

Susan was the embodiment of acuity. She could see straight through pretense and affectation and she could see straight through me… and straight through John, too, I’m sure.
I remember when John, Erik Steinbach and I returned to MN from our trek to the Arctic Ocean a couple of summers ago. Sue cornered me, alone, sitting at their breakfast room table. “Did John eat anything but cheese burgers for the last four weeks?” I remember her endless, icy stare.
“Oh,” I stammered, “why, yes, he...

John, I felt so sad to learn Susan was gone. As I read her obituary, I was not a bit surprised to learn of the many skills she went on to develop, her generosity of time and energy to others, and how many lives she touched. One of my fondest memories of her is when we were preparing together for a dan exam in Northfield. It was a very close and bonding experience. My thoughts are with you and Roswell and Emily at this very difficult time.
Take care.

Dear John- So sorry for your loss.
You and Susan were an important part of the wonderful days at Midwest Karate in St. Paul. Thanks for those memories!

John,
My best memories of Susan are celebrating her black belt with Anita and Mary and a canoe trip in William O'Brien State Park on a very hot, dry day. I'm not sure I've ever laughed so hard. She was the best! I share your sadness, and my thoughts are with you,
Margi