Diane "Susie" Everson
January 19, 1947 - September 27, 2014
Obituary
Everson, Diane “Susie”
MCFARLAND – Diane “Susie” Everson, age 67, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, after a brief illness. She was born on January 19, 1947, in Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of Norman and Linka Everson. She married Monte Westphal on Oct. 26, 2013. Susie was a member of the first graduating class of McFarland High School in 1965. She attended beauty school and started her career at Ryan’s Hair Fashions. Later, she became a co-owner of HairFinnaillia for 23 years. After selling her business, she worked with her daughter. She was an Elvis fan, loved golfing, country music, gambling and spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. Susie is survived by her husband, Monte; two daughters, Stephanie (Todd) Franklin and Stacy (Michael) Couey; three grandchildren, Justin Couey, Taylor Franklin and Logan Couey; and her former husband, Dan Duerst; brother, Tom (Diane) Everson; two nieces, Kelsie and Lynne; and Aunt Joan (Phil) Grefsheim. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Special thank you to the doctors and staff at St. Marys Hospital for all of their care of Susie. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
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Visitation
Tue Sep 30, 2014 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Wed Oct 1, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Wed Oct 1, 2014 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Dianne Cartter
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Sorry to hear of Susie, I remember her name and of course Monte. It's hard to loose a love one and time will heal . I will light a Candle and say a prayer for you and her family,
God be With You in these coming days.
Dianne ( Dunahay ) Cartter
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Terri Martinelli-Reiter
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As a fellow Hairstylist I would like to express sorrow to the family for the loss of Susie. I am so Thankful I have had the pleasure to work with her for the last few years in the Mcfarland salon. Susie was such an artist and a compassionate dedicated hairdresser. She loved her clients like her family. Susie was such kind gentle person and this showed in her actions with everyone that was in her presence. I loved her bright colors she wore to work and her sparkly rhinestone glasses, her love for country music and her love for the hairdressing life. This classy lady, Susie, we are going to miss you at work, your drive and ambition even when you would come to work so weak and sick, you could hardly make it through an appointment and I will miss your hug and kiss when you left work no matter how you felt. I will personally, really miss your ringtone on your cell phone.....RED SOLO Cup ;-).............When I'm tired or weary at work, it will be YOU that will give me strength. God Bless you and your Family. Thank you for you!
Love you, From a fellow Hairstylist.. Terri Martinelli-Reiter
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Leigh Robl
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Susie you will always be remembered for your free spirit. You always loved to have fun and laugh, it's the one thing we remember most about you. We will never forget your warmth and kindness and your way of making all of us feel like we were part of your family. Thank you for the memories, we love you and we will miss you. Brian, Leigh, Skylar and Ethan Robl
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Lynn Hanson
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I loved this woman! She was an awesome person and a truly gentle soul. We lost contact after I moved away, but I am sure she will be sorely missed by many, many friends. Rest in peace friend.
Lynn (Kipila) Hanson
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Elton Family
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My family and I would like to express our deepest sympathy over the loss of Susie.
May you find comfort in your loving memories and the warmth of family and friends. I love the beautiful promise at Revelation 21:4 when death and pain will be gone forever after God restores his original purpose for the earth. We will even see our loved ones again who we have lost in death (John 5:28 & 29). It is our hope that these words bring you a measure of comfort during this difficult time. Once again, please accept our condolences as you deal with your loss.
TJ
Toni Johnson
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My deepest sympathy to all of the family. I know I am not alone when I say through the years i've met you all through stories Susie often told of you all. We shared laughter and sorrow over what life has brought to us all, but through it all Susie always had a smile, a kind word, "told it like she saw it", and was truly a bright light! She saw the best in all, and seemed to roll with what the dice brought her. I thank her for her wisdom and insights on life, and for seeing the best in all. As my mother put it best yesterday, "I lost a great friend!" May I speak for both of us here today to say she will be greatly missed! Her smile, her laugh, her kindness. Our hearts are heavy with her loss, yet uplifted with the memories we all shared while she was here. Thank you all for letting her be a part of our lives also.