Suzanne " Susie" Jean Christoffersen
February 22, 1944 - December 11, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Suzanne J. “Sue” “Susie” Christoffersen, age 75, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019.
Sue worked as a social worker in Clark County for three years and Dane County for 35 years. Her primary focus in life was helping people, especially the children in her community. Sue was the treasurer of The Glendale Neighborhood Association, Past President of Madison Area Master Gardeners Association, a member of the Wisconsin Day Lily Society and Wisconsin Hardy Plant Society.
Sue become a wonderful cook under the guidance of her mother. She was someone who could strike up a pleasant conversation with anyone she met. Susie always kept busy enjoying her flower gardens and taking tours of gardens with her husband, Bruce, all over the United States and twice to England. For the past 5+ years she had a special place in her heart for her grandson, Walter, whom she spoiled endlessly with love.
Sue is survived by her husband, Bruce; daughter, Julie; sons, Andy and Vinny; special grandson, Walter; brother, Leroy; several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws; and the many friends she made.
A funeral service will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, with the Rev. Margo Martens presiding. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held at the church from 12 noon until the time of the service on Monday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Mon Dec 16, 2019 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Bethel Lutheran Church (Madison) • 312 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI
Service
Mon Dec 16, 2019 @ 1:00 PM CDT
Bethel Lutheran Church (Madison) • 312 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI
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Memories
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Pat Sturdevant
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Bruce and family,
So sorry for your loss. Sue was such a kind and loving person who will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
CH
Carole Hunter
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Bruce, I was so sorry to hear about Sue's passing. She will be missed by all of us. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Carole Hunter
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Nancy Christian Zehner
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Leroy, so sorry to hear of Suzanne's passing.
DW
Deena Williams
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I was so sorry to hear about Sue's death. I am in Florida or I would be there to remember Sue. We worked together at Human Services for many years. Sue was a caring social worker who put the needs of her clients first. She was so proud of her family. We had frequent conversations about how everyone was doing. We just had lunch a few weeks ago, & all seemed fine. Remember the good times. May Sue's memory be a blessing. Deena Williams
SK
Steven King
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To the whole Christoffersen family, I had only met Sue a few short years ago through our membership within the Wisconsin Day Lily Society. From my experience, Sue was always welcoming, cheerful, gracious and helpful to ALL that were fortunate to know and/or cross paths with her. She will be greatly missed! RIP Sue... until we meet again.
CK
Carol Klukaczewski
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I was a co-worker of Sue for many years at DCDHS. She was a caring social worker who did her best for the families whom she worked with. One of her proudest and most important roles was being the mom to her children. When we began the process of adopting our daughter, Sue encouraged me and shared in my happiness, not only when our daughter first joined our family but throughout the years as she was growing up. Her kind heart will be missed