Minneapolis, Minnesota
Boosalis, Susie (Dovolas) age 91, died peacefully surrounded by family May 16, 2007. Preceded in death by husband, James N. Boosalis, parents, Cosmos and Chresafo and brother, Nick Dovolas. Survived by loving children, Georgia Andron (Richard) and Nick J. Boosalis (Pamela); grandchildren, Melina, Briana, Natalie, Andrew and Cassandra; brother & sisters in-law in Greece and Edina; nieces and nephews; and goddaughters. Born May 29, 1915 in Mpls; raised in Mankato; in 1946 married James N. Boosalis in Mpls following his return from WWII. Worked by his side at the Avalon Cafe on Lake Street. Susie was a devoted mother and doting grandmother. Active 60+ year member of St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church. Volunteering brought her joy; devoted much time to Philoptochos, Daughters of Penelope, Ladies Niata Association and Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Hellenic Post. Volunteered for Salvation Army, Festival of Nations, church funeral luncheons, as a voting judge and as an interpreter for young Greek heart patients of Dr. Lillehei. She loved children. Lived at the "green house" on Xerxes Ave. S. for 39 years; baked possibly the best koulouria and spanakopita; and made all who knew her, young and old, feel special and loved. Special thank-you to Bloomington Health Care and Asera Care Hospice for their love and support while caring for Susie. Visitation 5-7 PM Sunday with 7 PM Trisagion Service at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, West 50th St. and Vernon Ave. at Hwy 100. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church, 35th and Irving Ave. S., Mpls. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Mary's Philoptochos. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom and dad were special people. I worked at the Avalon Cafe while in high school (1954-56) and I remember your mom helping during the Sunday rush many times.
Mary Jo (Blandin) Eggers
June 28, 2007 | Ocala, FL
Briana:
My heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
"Grandma Arlene"
Arlene Weikle
May 26, 2007 | Minneapolis, MN
We lived across the street from Suzie on Xerxes Avenue S. from 1993-2001. She was a dear neigbor and our little girls loved visiting her house and recieving candy and hugs from her. Her pretty living room, her homemade backlavah, stories about her husband Jim and the restaurant they ran are just some of the fond memories we have of her. We still cherish the knit sweaters she gave to us when our daughters were born. We have missed her since we moved to Minnetonka and feel blessed to have known...
Liz Montgomery
May 22, 2007 | Minnetonka
Nick, Pam, Briana, Andrew & Cassy,
We are thinking about you out here and wish we could be there to pay our final respects to Susie. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
May her Memory be Eternal.
Gregg & Diane Stefanick
Gregg & Diane Stefanick
May 21, 2007 | Hong Kong
Georgia and Nick and all of Susie's family,
Your mom was a neat lady and I'll always remember her. Our sympathy at this sad time.
Joanne & Mike Tichy
Joanne Tichy
May 21, 2007 | North Port, FL
I will always remember the kind things she said about my mother. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. May her memory be eternal.
John Legeros
Winston Salem, NC
John Legeros
May 21, 2007 | Winston Salem, NC
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My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I always loved Susie's hugs and may her memory be eternal. Jo Benakis
May 19, 2007 | Bessemer, MI
