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Susan Carol YOUNG

1947 - 2021

BORN

1947

DIED

2021

Susan YOUNG Obituary

Age 74 Went to live in her eternal, heavenly home on Monday, November 1, 2021. Having been ill since July of 2019, she resided in a nursing home in St. Paul, MN. Susan was born on March 25, 1947, in Meridian, MS, the daughter of Wilbur and Myrl (Lindahl) Young. Her family moved to St. Paul in 1949, then moved to West St. Paul in 1956. Susan graduated from Sibley High School in West St. Paul. She sang with Sibley's Acapella Choir, which was renowned in the region as well as the state. She was also a popular cheerleader and well loved by all who knew her. Upon graduation, she attended Concordia College in St. Paul. She was married for a time to Kenneth Kastner of St. Paul. Susan worked for many years for Wells Fargo Bank and retired in 2012. Susan was a devout and faithful member of Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Inver Grove Heights, MN. She was a musical prodigy, playing the piano since age 4 and she had a beautiful singing voice as well. She accompanied soloists at her church, played the organ and directed a children's choir, a men's quartet and the adult choir. In addition to her parents, Susan was pre-deceased by her brother John Young, her half-brother Robert Wright and her half-sister Ginger Wright Covelli. She is survived by her sister, Diane Young Blaisdell and her husband, Larry Blaisdell of Hampton, GA; nieces, Kimberly Wright Foss, Robin Wright Feliciano, Sandi Wright Leaf and two nephews, Christopher Lancette, who was also her God-son and Joseph Young. She is also survived by several cousins in Minnesota, Iowa and California. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 7160 South Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. Susan was a life-long animal lover and the dogs she had always came from shelters. You may wish to remember Susan by donating in her memory to your local animal shelter, the Humane Society or to Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Inver Grove Heights. Susan's ashes will be scattered on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, a place she visited once in 2000, dearly loved and never forgot. After being ill for so long, Susan was ready to meet her Lord Jesus and be reunited with her family for eternity. She will be missed on earth but we rejoice in her salvation and her eternal life.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Nov. 7, 2021.

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Deb Larson

November 1, 2024

We are still remembering your beloved sister, Susan. Any time we think about high school days, you and your sister are right there. Sincerely, Stephanie Gessner and Debbie Larson The Dirtzu sisters!

Diane Young Blaisdell

November 1, 2022

Dear Susan, I can´t believe it has been a year since you left us. I miss you and think of you every day. You were a fun and caring sister and I miss you but I am so glad you are no longer suffering. I hated seeing you that way and I can smile when I think of you in heaven with Jesus. At Dad´s funeral you said, "Heaven is dearer to me now knowing that my Heavenly Father is there and now my earthly father as well." I know you are with them and now Mom as well and I hope and pray John is there as well. I love you sweet sister.

The Brubak family

December 7, 2021

Please accept our condolences. Sue was a dear friend and neighbor for many years. We always enjoyed our backyard get togethers. It was always fun to exchange jokes with her. She was always good to come over for confirmations, graduations, card parties, etc, and it was always fun to have her. She was a great piano teacher for our daughters and they loved her for it. We will miss her very very much

Corrine Martin

November 12, 2021

Thinking of you have you today Diane . So very sorry you have lost another sibling . May God be with you at this difficult time and give you comfort. Just know , Susan is not suffering anymore !

Bill and Vicki

November 10, 2021

May the Lord abide with you as you grieve Susan. We are thankful she is in the arms of Jesus and is rejoicing with the angels and arch angels and all the company of heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie Dirtzu Larson

November 9, 2021

Diane, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you feel the loss of your beloved sister, Susan.

What a joy it was to watch her at the piano in Choir practice, and cheerleading at sporting events at Sibley!

She was a remarkable, beautiful lady and will be remembered by so many whose lives she touched.

Deepest condolences,

Debbie (Dirtzu) Larson

Diane Beazley

November 9, 2021

Extending my thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy. I didn´t know Susan personally, but after reading these beautiful words, and hearing stories of Susan´s life from her sister Diane, I know i missed out on knowing a beautiful person. Condolences to her family and friends. May Susan be resting in peace.

Leonard Lancette

November 8, 2021

I will remember Susan as a vibrant and optimistic woman. She had a positive energy that was irrisistable. She will be missed.

Christopher Lancette

November 8, 2021

My heart goes out to Aunt Susan and all those lucky enough to have known her. Even though I only lived in St. Paul for the first few years of my life, she was always a part of my life's journey. She remembered my every birthday, every Christmas and every special occasion. She flew down to Georgia for my college graduation a lifetime ago, and to Maryland for my wedding a few years ago. Even if we went months without speaking, and sometimes longer, we could pick up right where we left off. We were two kindred spirits with a shared love of a great many things, including abandoned dogs. Aunt Susan lead a life by example, speaking more with her actions than her gentle voice. If you wanted to know what a good human being looked like, you needed only to look her way. Unselfish almost to a fault, she relished every opportunity to give of herself -- to her family, community, church and to anyone or anything in need. I know her passing is a great loss to all of us who loved her, but I find comfort in knowing she is in pain no more, and that my beloved Grandpa and Grandma Young are now holding her and my Uncle John in their arms. Godspeed, Aunt Susan. I am a better man for being your nephew.

Kathrina

November 8, 2021

Diane,
I know how much you loved your sister. The two of you had a lot in common. You both had a love for God and used your beautiful voices and talents to sing his praises. I praise God that she is no longer in pain, unfortunately her comfort brings you pain. I pray that you have a peace that she is with Jesus and you will one day be reunited! Blessed are they who mourn for they will be comforted.

Candy Johnson Mears

November 8, 2021

Dear Susan has no more pain. She had such a rough time these last few years. May you find comfort in knowing that her pain is gone and she is at peace. Remember her singing and cheering and charming the world with that smile that lit up the room. GOD BLESS!

Elaine Wasson

November 8, 2021

It is with deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister. Dear Diane, Hold tight to all the happy memories you have of
her. And may you be comforted knowing you will see her again one day. God will give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lauren Costley

November 8, 2021

Mrs. Diane,
I´m so sorry about your sister, I wish I could have met her. She was so lucky to have you as her sister and I´m sure she´s in Heaven, finally pain free, watching over you.

Stephanie Gessner

November 8, 2021

"How far that little candle throws its beam" (from our Class of 1965 Yearbook).

Diane, Susan brightened the lives of all who knew her, always ready to be everyone's cheerleader. May it comfort you to know that she is now a bright and shining star in the Lord's Heavenly Chorus.

With deepest sympathy, Stephanie

Mary Jo Weiland

November 7, 2021

Dearest Diane, I was so sad to hear of Susan's passing. She will always be young and lovely in my mind. Your heart must be broken, you have had two death's in the past few years. Your in my thoughts dear one.

Kay (Kastner) Savard

November 7, 2021

Dear Diane,
I am so sorry for your loss of Susan! I have many wonderful memories of her! We had so much fun together during the time she was married to Ken! I remember family times, riding together to the U of M, playing solitaire at moms while she waited for Kenny to get home from work! We sang and laughed at family gatherings! I stayed at their home a lot on weekends when my mom would go up to the cabin! I so enjoyed her and our friendship!
I know that she is happy now with family and friends in heaven! I also know that God has her singing, playing the piano and directing his heavenly choir!
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of great sadness!
My Deepest Sympathy,
Kay

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