Sue (Finnesgard) Tomsich
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On January 24, 2022 @ 1:15 pm In 2022,Obituaries | 9 Comments
Sue (Finnesgard) Tomsich, age 68, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully at her home on January 20, 2022. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday January 31st at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 N Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN with Pastor Korla Masters presiding. Visitation time will be held two hours prior to services from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Spring Lake Cemetery, Prior Lake following the Celebration of Life.
On April 16, 1953, Merlin and Maxine (Elliott) Finnesgard were blessed with their second child, Susan Jean. She grew up on her family farm in Kenyon, MN where she enjoyed riding horses with her family. Sue graduated from Kenyon High School where she built amazing lifelong Friendships. She obtained her Associates degree as an RN from St. Mary’s in 1974 and worked as a Critical Care Nurse for many years at Fairview Southdale and St. Francis Hospitals. She later obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree from the College of St. Francis graduating with a 4.0 GPA In 1992 and then went on to further her education in Nurse Anesthesiology at Abbott Northwestern.
After meeting on a blind date, Sue Married her lifelong partner and Husband Jack Anthony Tomsich on August 4th, 1973. She and Jack made their lifelong home in Prior Lake, MN where they raised their two boys: Ryan and Chad Tomsich. Many special memories were created traveling the country, camping trips, and enjoying some lake time. Her family and grandchildren were her biggest joy in life. She loved spending time with her grandchildren at school and sporting events and traveling to Colorado to see them.
Sue was a true treasure of a human with an incredibly caring and kind soul that accepted and loved everyone. She enjoyed hosting and entertaining her many friends, summer pontoon rides on the lake, quilting retreats, and dog shows with her girlfriends. She was always her family and friends’ biggest cheerleader. She was very spiritual and devoted Christian. She always took great pride in being incredibly dressed with her perfect nails and hair.
Sue is survived by her loving husband, Jack Tomsich; and her two beloved Boys, Ryan (Nicole) Tomsich and Chad Tomsich ; as well as her 4 adored Grandchildren, Jacob, Owen, Sophia, and Amelia Tomsich. Sue is also survived by her Mother Maxine (Elliott) Finnesgard; Brothers, Bob (Roxanne) and Jim (Liz) Finnesgard; and her many beloved nieces and nephews. She is followed in death by her Father, Merlin Finnesgard.
“You know what? I Love you!
How much? So much!
How long? Forever!”
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Your family was like a second family to me growing up down the street. I will always remember our great times together, and the calm and kind spirit of Sue. I cherish these memories, but yet wish you all the strength and perseverance to get through this difficult time. Hold tight, remain strong, and I will keep you all, Jack, Ryan and Chad in my thoughts and prayers.
Jack, Ryan & Chad,
I am so sad to hear this news. Sue was a light that we all gravitated to. Her family was her treasures and her love showed no boundaries. Both Bob and I remember the great times we had on Basswood Circle and how you brought us into the neighborhood wholeheartedly . . . Definitely some of the best times. Please know that all of you are held close to our hearts and lifted up in prayer for strength and comfort.
You will always be fondly remembered, Sue. Sincerest condolences to the Tomsich family and extended family members, and to all her friends that will dearly miss her ❤
Angela and Rob Schuller
You will always be fondly remembered, Sue. Sincerest condolences to the Tomsich family and extended family members, and to all her friends that will dearly miss her ❤
Angela and Rob Schuller
I am so sorry for your loss. She was truly a lovely lady with a lovely smile and a family who adored her.
To the family.. So very sorry for your loss.. Sue was a fellow KHS alumni,just a few years younger than me. She was always alot of fun to be around ..a true “bright light” in a crowd. It was always geat to see her in church and catch up on any Kenyon news she might have.. She was a wonderful person..
I just read the Valley News to see that your wife Sue has died. Please accept my condolences
and I am so sorry for your loose of such a young partner in life.
Doug Greening
We are so sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. She and her wonderful family used to live right behind us in Casey’s addition. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack and the rest of her family.
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Jack and Family,
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful lady. May God Bless you and give you peace.
Brad & Teri Gruss