Susan Patrice Ramsay

Susan Patrice Ramsay, 54, died peacefully at her home in Woodbury, Minn., Nov.18, 2002, following a courageous eighth month battle against the recurrence of breast cancer. Sue was born on April 11, 1948, in Duluth, and was a 1966 graduate of Denfeld High School. During her career, Sue co-owned the charming Duluth boutique 'Sky's the Limit' prior to relocating to Dallas, Texas. Upon return to Minnesota, Sue obtained a position with ECOLAB at their corporate office in St. Paul, and advanced to Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Operating Officer. Sue had the unique ability to close the distance between people with her beautiful warm smile, and sincere personality. Through all adversity, Sue always maintained and projected to others a positive outlook on life. For rest and relaxation, Sue thoroughly enjoyed summer weekends at the lake, vacations to the Mexican Riviera, and visits with friends and family. Her smile, and laughter will remain always in our minds and hearts. The family wishes to express its thanks to the many friends and caregivers for providing their prayers and support to Sue over the past several months. She is preceded in death by sister, Linda Verdoljak, maternal grandmother Marion Pollock Willis, and paternal grandparents Matthew B. and Katherine L. Verdoljak. Sue leaves behind her parents Anthony J. and Mildred D. Verdoljak of Duluth; Thomas A. Lund, her best friend and partner of 11 years. She also leaves behind her sister Jeanne (Ronald) Koneczny, a brother Scott (Roberta) Verdoljak all of Duluth, and a brother Peter (Barbara) Verdoljak of Cerritos, Calif; three nieces, Anastasia Verdoljak, Tanya Verdoljak and Andrea Verdoljak; four nephews Reuben Verdoljak, Anthony Verdoljak, Todd (Edie) Koneczny, and Jerry (Cammi) Koneczny; a grandnephew, Logan Koneczny; aunts, uncles, cousins and their extended families, as well as many dear friends. SERVICE:7 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Thompson-Dougherty Mansion, 2535 Park Ave., Minneapolis, Minn., preceded by a visitation beginning at 5 p.m. Visitation will continue Thursday, in Duluth from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a Wake Prayer service at 6:30 p.m. in Williams-Lobermeier Funeral Home, 3208 W. 3rd St. and one hour prior to the 11:30 a.m. funeral service on Friday at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Sunrise Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, it is requested memorials be made to the American Breast Cancer Foundation.