Susan Melius
September 29, 1961 ~ October 8, 2015
Susan Melius, 54, of Miranda, SD passed away, Thursday, October 08, 2015 at Avera Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2015 at St. Thomas Catholic Church with Father Christopher Hughes, celebrant. Burial followed at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2015 with a 7:00 p.m. scripture and rosary service, all at the church.
Susan Geist was born September 29, 1961 to Morris and Sharon (Fogel) Geist in Faulkton, SD. She grew up in a home filled with love and mischief with her siblings: Tim, Jeff, Shelley and Terry. She graduated from Cresbard High School in 1979.
On June 3, 1989, Susan married her best friend, Dan Melius. She brought with her three children, and soon added two more boys. Together they farmed near Miranda, raising kids, crops, and cattle. However, over the last year, Susan kept her distance from mad mama cows.
In addition to the farm life, Susan worked at the community health office in Faulkton. During those years she brought a smile to the faces of many children.
Susan’s passion, aside from the constant care and concern for Dan, their children and grandchildren, was photography. She was always concerned about everyone else’s’ needs and never her own.
Susan has touched the lives of so many. She was always reminding her family to stop and see the “everyday beauty” that surrounds us. And to find humor and laughter in all we do, as summarized by all the Melius Family Circus Christmas letters.
Susan is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, parents, siblings and their families.
She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Don Melius and nephew, Gabriel Geist.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials are directed to them to be given to a charity of their choice at a later date.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Susan’s arrangements.
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Dan and Family, We are so sad to hear about Susan. She was the life of the party and always made everyone laugh. We will miss her. Dallas & Lorie Henry
Dan, Heidi and boys as well as all of Susan’s family, We have a new guardian angel looking over us. She will be by our sides as we go thru this pain of losing her and the days of missing her. She will help to dry the tears and heal the heart. Her memory will forever bring us smiles and laughter. She will live on in all of you and in the lives that she touched. God Bless you all.
Dan, I’m terribly sorry that Susan has been taken from us so soon. No words can express the sorrow one feels at the loss of someone they love. I hope and pray that God can offer you some comfort for now. Susan will be sorely missed. God bless you………………Jim F.
So sorry for all, my prayers are with you.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Susan. We will miss her smile each time she came into the office, or we went to the Health office. She always had a smile. We will miss her beautiful pictures and the wonderful addition she was to our community. Our heart breaks for Susan’s family. She was taken from them way to young, and had some much to offer them. We know she will no longer suffer and is at peace. We now have a very special angel to watch over us. May our comfort and prayers bring you comfort. In Deepest Sympathy,
Dan & family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Susan. She was taken from this earth way too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan, Jake, Ty, Heidi, James and David: We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Try to have some comfort just knowing Susan is an angel in heaven and she will still be with you in your hearts. Again, we are so sorry for your loss. Love Kristi, Nathan, Trevor and Tanner
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Susan always had a smile on her face. She loved what she had surrendering her, her family and her work.
George and I are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry to hear this. She was such a nice person.
To Susan’ Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Susan was a wonderful and caring person. I am thinking of all of you, Jackie
dan and family we are so sorry about susan and her family . we are in ur prayers for ur lost. god bless u always and forever .
Heidi: I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I still have the poetry you wrote when I lost my son, and I am hoping that your parents got to enjoy your poetry also. Cherish the memories! Barb Ordal
Dan and family, Our condolences to you on the loss of you’re beautiful wife and mother. May God wrap his loving arms around you and sustain you with his love. Sincerely Melvin & Debbie Brueggeman
Morris, Sharon, Tim, Jeff, Shelley and Terry and family, I am so sorry for your loss! Please know you are all in my thoughts!
Dan and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Susan sounds like a very special person. God Bless you, as well as her parents, siblings, and all who loved her.
Susan, I miss you more each day. Why didn’t I make you a chocolate birthday cake every year? It’s unforgivable. Some people reading this may think-it’s just a cake for heavens sake. But when I made that first one, you told me it was the first birthday cake you ever received. It broke my heart. I miss your huge presence in our lives and wonder how we will fill that hole. I doubt sincerely that we can. Please send Dan some comfort-he is really hurting like we knew he would. You two were so beautifully connected heart and soul.