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| | | Susan L. Cottington |  | | Born: 06/25/1949 | | Birth Location: Windom, Minnesota | | Death Date: 09/26/2007 | | Death Location:Emmetsburg, Iowa | | Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 29, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Emmetsburg. Burial is in Evergreen Cemetery. | | Visitation: The family will greet friends from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, September 28, at the Joyce Funeral Home in Emmetsburg. | | Susan Louise Hunter was born June 25, 1949, in Windom, Minnesota, the daughter of Sidney and Florence (Menken) Hunter. She was a
graduate of Windom High School and Morningside College. On August 11, 1972, Sue was united in marriage to Doug Cottington in Windom.
Sue was a teacher associate at the Emmetsburg Middle School where she worked until the time of her illness. Sue touched the lives of countless students who passed through the Emmetsburg school system and served as a mentor and mother to many.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Emmetsburg. As a child, Sue spent time gardening with her dad, horseback riding and participating in 4-H. She enjoyed shopping, eating out, vacations and going on drives with Doug. Most of all, Sue loved being with family, watching her children’s school events and spending time with her grandchildren.
On Wednesday, September 26, 2007, Sue passed away at the Palo Alto County Hospital after a courageous fight with cancer.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Doug of Emmetsburg; parents: Sidney and Florence of Windom, Minnesota; two daughters: Lynne Runchey and her husband, Dave of Ankeny and Erin Cottington
of West Des Moines; two grandchildren, Isaac and Taylor; a sister, Elaine Gansen and husband, Ken of Jewel, Iowa; brother, Ernie Hunter and wife, Kari of Windom, MN and several nieces and nephews.
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| | Posted at: 10/03/2007 | | By: Ruth Malm | | Please except my sincere sympathy on the loss of your wife & mother. When Sue & I would meet at the store we always would catch up on each others children & grandchildren. She was such a nice lady. |
| | Posted at: 10/01/2007 | | By: Linda Hunter-Lattak | | I'm Russell Hunter's daughter living in Indianapolis. I remember my dad always calling Susan "Carrot Top" because of her red hair. She hated it when she was young, but I think she really liked the teasing as she grew older. I wish you and your family well and my prayers are with you during this time of grief and healing. May God hold you close. Love, Linda |
| | Posted at: 09/29/2007 | | By: Diane (Valentien) Potter | | Susan's mom is my cousin, but Sue was more my age, and we spent time together when we were younger. I was always in "awe" of her--she was so pretty and knew the right things to say and do. Sadly, we lost touch when we grew up and had families of our own.
Please know our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Diane and Ray Potter |
| | Posted at: 09/28/2007 | | By: Pattie (Hunter) Holmes | | I'm sorry for the loss of your loving mother and wife and my cousin. We lived near each other as kids growing up on the farm, and went to school together. She was a wonderful person. We'll all miss her.
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| | Posted at: 09/28/2007 | | By: Shawna Harris(Paskert) | | Coach C, Lynne, & Erin,
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Been there, done that, and it is never easy. Time will takes it's course and think of all the good times you have shared with your mother/wife. My thoughts are with you.
Shawna Harris (Paskert) |
| | Posted at: 09/27/2007 | | By: Deb & Larry Saxton | | Doug & family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this trying time. Sue was a kind, loving & gentle person. She will be missed. We were glad to have known her. |
| | Posted at: 09/27/2007 | | By: Terry & Sandra Naig | | Doug and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time on your loss of one so very dear. May God bless each of you. |
| | Posted at: 09/27/2007 | | By: Carol Dykstra | | Doug and family, You have my deepest sympathy. Sue was a wonderful person with the biggest heart and always a kind word to say. She fought hard and will be greatly missed. You are in our prayers.. Doug & Carol Dykstra |
| | Posted at: 09/27/2007 | | By: Rick and Sheila Miller | | Doug, Lynne, Erin and family,
Just thinking of Sue Cottington brings an instant smile to our faces. She was truely one of the kindest and most gentle person we have had the pleasure of knowing. Sue always saw the cup half full. We spent many hours on our front steps together when our kids were young. Talking to Sue was always a great way to end a day. We know that she has passed some of those very special gifts on to Lynne and Erin. Her spirit will continue in their hearts and the light in Doug's eyes whenever you mention Sue's name. We are so very sorry for her loss and will keep all of you in our prayers.
Rick and Sheila |
| | Posted at: 09/27/2007 | | By: Mary Ann Wadle Jobst | | My thoughts and prayers are with you Doug, Erin and Lynne. My memories come from the time when you all lived in Redfield, IA. I had the privilege of babysitting Erin and Lynne. I remember your mom's beautiful smile. She was a wonderful loving and caring mom. |
| | Posted at: 09/26/2007 | | By: Mike and Marge Eichner | | Susan was my cousin, she and my brother graduated together , we lost him in 1978, Now they are together with grandma Hunter. I have fond memories of growing up with her . She will be deeply missed. Your family has my deepest sympathy. She is in a far better place and she will be waiting to greet us one by one as we arrive to be with her.I know these are only words and they cannot take away your loss and pain but remember that others care. May God Bless. |
| | Posted at: 09/26/2007 | | By: Laure Oppenheimer | | Doug and Family,
Jeff and I extend our deepest sympathy to you during this time of loss. May God bless you all and keep you strong.
Laure and Jeff Oppenheimer |
| | Posted at: 09/26/2007 | | By: Abby Goodlaxson | | My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Coach C, Lynne, and Erin. I have many fond memories of spending time with your family. |
| | Posted at: 09/26/2007 | | By: Ed and Marilyn Noonan-family | | Doug,Lynne, Erin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your sorrow. She fought her illness with strength, courage, and determination with the help of her family. You were all so supportive and encouraging to her. She will be missed my many people!!! We will keep you in our prayers. |
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