Susan Laurette Twite - Giorgi

Born: November 22, 1959

Died: February 19, 2016

Susan Laurette Twite - Giorgi was born November 22, 1959 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of G. Mons and Phyllis (Saltness) Twite. Her family moved to Willow River and then Rush City where she graduated from high school in 1978. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in 1983. Susan was a talented obstetrics nurse at St. Mary's in Duluth for a number of years and later accepted a nurse management position in Chisholm. In 2012, she earned her Master's of Science Degree in Nursing Administration from Excelsior College. She most recently worked as the Quality Improvement Coordinator for Essentia Health. She was passionate about providing quality care and known for her integrity and work ethic.

In September 1984, Susan and Charles Ramberg were married in Moose Lake. They had two children, Krista and Julia. In October of 2009, Susan and Richard Giorgi were married in Virginia where they lived happily with their cat, Remus, and their dogs, Goldy and Grace.

Susan was energized by her medical career and an active member of her community and church, Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran in Virginia. She served as the Stewardship Chair of the Church Council and sang alto in the Joyful Noise! choir.

Throughout her life, Susan celebrated and pursued the creation of beautiful things. She was very passionate about her gardens and tending to her flowers, in particular her purple irises. She also enjoyed crafting, needlework and quilting — and never failed to make the spaces around her more beautiful. She made many happy memories traveling with her husband and children, particularly enjoying trips to the North Shore and Cancun.

Sue is survived by her husband Richard "Rico", children: Krista (Chris) Johnsen of Eden Prairie, Julia (Chris) Palmquist of West St. Paul, Adam Giorgi of Minneapolis, Elizabeth Giorgi of Denver, Colorado, brother: Michael (Patricia) Twite of Grand Rapids, stepmother: Mary Kay Twite of New Braunfels, Texas and many other family members and dear friends. Susan was an insightful, strong and an incredibly compassionate woman. We grieve her loss and celebrate the memories we shared with her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, G. Mons Twite and Phyllis Bohaty as well as her stepfather, James Bohaty.

Susan died peacefully at St. Mary's hospital Friday evening at 56 years of age.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church in Virginia. Pastor Nathan Sager will officiate.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials can be made to Gethsemane Lutheran Church with Attention to Joyful Noise! Choir.

Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: wwww.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Gathering Time for Family & Friends 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ,Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church
901 3rd Street South Virginia, MN 55792
Gathering Time for Family & Friends 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ,Thursday, February 25, 2016
Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church
901 3rd Street South Virginia, MN 55792
Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. ,Thursday, February 25, 2016
Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church
901 3rd Street South Virginia, MN 55792