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She was born in Spokane, Wash., on June 11, 1945, and grew up in Peru and Mexico, though she also lived in France and England. She had a great love of travel and visited 49 states and at least 38 countries during her lifetime. She attended Dominican Convent Upper School in San Rafael, Calif., and got her B.A. in international relations from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Susan married Wayne Ward in July 1968. She was fortunate to be a "stay at home mom" while her children were growing up.
Her volunteer activities included tutoring in schools and being on the Parent Advisory Boards of the American School in London and Totino Grace High School. She was also a merit badge counselor for Boy Scouts, a campaign manager and political party officer and an interpretive guide at the Science Museum of Minnesota. She was a public board member on the MN Board of Nursing, the MN Board of Psychology, the American Board of Nursing Specialties, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Susan had a variety of jobs, including executive secretary to the Lt. Governor of Minnesota, executive aide to the director/account officer at the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance, government affairs specialist at Travelers Express, as well as administrative assistant in a number of places, most recently at Pax Christi Church Youth Ministry.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne D. Ward; her sons, Chadwick Ward (Minnesota) and Christopher (Christine) Ward (California); grandchildren, Genevieve Elise, Madelyn Deidra and Adam; sister, Gail Pace (California) and brother, William Stewart (California): as well as nieces and nephews.
Her body has been donated to Mayo Clinic Department of Anatomy.
A memorial service will be held for her at Pax Christi Church in Rochester on Saturday, Nov. 2, at noon, with a gathering of family and friends an hour before the service, and a luncheon following.
Memorial gifts may be given to the American Cancer Society, the Epilepsy Foundation or the charity of donor's choice.
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Susan Lomanno
November 9, 2013
Missed her so much when she moved away. So many laughter filled memories and especially memories of the wonderful food she made! Always new recipes she loved trying out on her friends and family. Wry sense of humor. Sympathy to Wayne, Chad, Kit and grandchildren. She loved you all so much. C'est assez. Susan Lomanni
Debby Sellin-Beckerleg
November 1, 2013
Susan has touched so many lives and we have all been blessed by having such a beautiful person in our lives! Her smile, sense of humor, and her caring ways will always be with us forever. My deepest sympathy to Susan's family.
Maureen Weber
November 1, 2013
Words seem in adequate to express the sadness I feel by the passing of Susan. She was a beautiful person and will be deeply missed. May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you now.
October 31, 2013
Susan will always warm our hearts remembering her beautiful smile and such a special person. Lots of Love, Carole, Steve Golden and Ann Chouinard
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Ruth & John Marg-Patton
October 30, 2013
Next door neighbors of five years, friends for over 30 years. We absolutely adored her and had oh so much fun together! It was an honor to fullfill her request of placing a stone at Cruz de Ferro, Spain on her behalf. Warmest personal regards to Wayne, Chad, Kit and families!
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James Payette
October 30, 2013
I will always remember her as my second mom. She always made me smile with her great sense of humor. It is hard to believe that she is gone. She will be missed.
Paul and Shirley Smith
October 30, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Susan's family. We will miss her.
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