Susan M. Christopherson

Susan M. Christopherson, 69, of Ithaca, died Thursday December 14, 2016 at home. Susan is survived by her mother Paula (Esau) Christopherson of Minnesota; her four brothers Timothy of Wisconsin, Peter of South Dakota, Paul (Deborah) of Washington State, and Charles (Tara Sweeney) of Minnesota; and her two sisters Marcia of Minnesota and Amy Loomis (Shane) of Wisconsin. Susan is also survived by her niece Rozlyn Christopherson and three nephews -- Nathan Christopherson (Siri Knutson), Joseph Christopherson (Matthieu de Cointet), and Grady Christopherson -- her great-niece Maria Christopherson, and her great-nephew Per Christopherson. She was preceded in death by her father Ralph Christopherson and her brother Mark Christopherson.

Expressions of condolence to Susan's family may be sent to her sister, Amy, at the following address: Amy Loomis, 6724 49th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Susan's memory can be made out to The Community Foundation of Tompkins County, designating The Susan Christopherson Community Planning Fund. For further information, contact Jeffrey M. Chusid, 106 W. Sibley Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853.

A memorial service celebrating Susan's life and achievements will be held at Cornell University in the Spring.