Susan Jo Frank
November 22, 1954 ~ April 2, 2009
Susan Jo Frank, 54, of Bertram, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Marilyn Buchanan and the Rev. Clint Twedt-Ball. Family and friends will gather from 4 - 8 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial: Campbell Cemetery, Bertram. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Blair Frank; her children, Nick (Anne) Ironside, Jennifer Rocarek, Adam (Megan Rife) Ironside, and Molly Ironside; her parents, John and Marilyn Cooper, all of Cedar Rapids; a grandmother, Doris Cooper of Harrison, Arkansas, her siblings, Linda (Jim) Wenger of Ainsworth, Iowa, Robert (Mary) Cooper of Cedar Rapids, and Peggy (Dennis) Panosh of North Liberty, Iowa; two step-daughters, Emma (Ben Ellison) Rohde-Frank of Madison, Wisconsin, and Hannah Rohde-Frank of Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren, Wyatt Rocarek, Brogan Ironside, and Jonah and Jacobi Rife; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Opal Beeson; grandfathers, Edward Beeson and George Cooper; and a niece, Andrea Sue Panosh. Sue was born November 22, 1954 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of John and Marilyn (Beeson) Cooper. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1972, where she was state president of the Future Business Leaders of America and a leader with the Order of Rainbow. Sue also attended the University of Northern Iowa for two years. She enjoyed working with kids as a volunteer with the Cedar Rapids School District, especially with the PTA serving as president. She was very active in her church and taught Sunday School for over 20 years. Sue married Blair Frank on December 31, 2002. Sue was an office administrator for St. James United Methodist Church for nine years and was currently a member of Bertram United Methodist Church. A memorial fund has been established. A special thank you to Iowa Blood and Cancer Care and Hospice of Mercy for their compassion and care for Sue and her family.
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I went to school high school with Sue and knew her through Trinity United Methodist Church when I attended periodically with my parents. (We live in Ames) She was always smiling and
a joy to visit with. My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends. She will be missed.
I have wonderful memories of Sue starting from grade school on. We did Camp Fire together, Sunday School together, played together and cried together. She was always cheerful and a great friend. She will be missed by us, but she is healthy and whole in heaven, wrapped in her Saviors arms. I know she heard “Well done, My good and faithful servant”. Blessings and comfort to her family and friends.
Blair and family.
You have been in my thoughts and prayers for several months. And you will continue to be thought about and prayed for.
Sheila
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue was one of the first people I got to know when I joined St. James. She made me feel so welcome.
Gina Brown
I am so very sorry for your loss. I went to school with Sue at Lincoln, Wilson and Jefferson. I remember her as the beautiful red headed girl. I have fond memories of her from grade school and camp fire girls. God bless you all through this difficult time It is always hard to lose someone you love.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Sue was very special and a gift to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to Sue’s family. I’m sorry I won’t be able to make it to her services, but I’m currently out of town and won’t be back in time. May you find comfort in knowing Sue is no longer suffering and has moved on to a better place.
Adam – we are so very sorry for your loss. Your mother will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Remember not so long ago you hugged me and told me everything would be ok. I am giving you that hug right back.
I was in Rainbow with Susan. She was a very laving and caring person. Her family are in my prayers.
Nick, Jenny, Adam,
My interactions with your mother were such a pleasure. She loved you so much and cared so much about your lives. She brought so much optimism and good humor to our conferences.
I am so sorry you have lost her. You are in my thoughts.
Clarice Krippner
I want to say Iam sorry for your loss.My prays are with you all. Dianna {Smith} Waters
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Our prayer is that God will hold each of you in His loving arms as you experience live without Sue’s loving presence. It is always difficult as someone we love moves on the the eternal stages of their life while we continue to live in the mortal stages of our own.
We will always remember Sue for her beautiful smile and infectious laugh, but most of all for her love and service to others.
Peggy, I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful sister. I remember meeting her at your house many years ago. My God give you strength & comfort during this time.
We would like to convey our sympathy to the Cooper and Panosh families as we hear of your loss. I’ve never met Blair, Susan’s husband, but he and the children/grandchildren must have brought her much joy and purpose. I wish that I would have had an opportunity to know her better; our paths crossed once years ago in an excercise class we took through Mercy Hospital. Sue had a beautiful and quiet countenance.
Psalm 119:76 May your unfailing love, Lord, be my comfort according to your promise.
So very sorry for the loss of Susan. I have growing up memories of Susan. I also went to Lincoln, Wilson,Jefferson & Blue Birds with her. She’s a very beautiful person, always caring for others. My thoughs and prayers are with all of you.
Roxanne
Jenny-My thoughts and prayers are with you and brothers and sister.
Uncle Jack and Aunt Marilyn,
I am so sorry to hear that Susan has passed. I didn’t realize that she was dying and after going thru mama and daddy’s I know it is very heartwrenching. Please know our sympathies are with you. All our love to you.
To John and Marilyn and Sue’s entire family: My mother, Shirley Shoemaker, and I want to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. She always greeted you with a smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Loving you, Adie and Brett
Jenny and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs to you all!
Meagan
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Sue and I remember her fondly from our office classes. She was always so warm and friendly. May God be with her entire family during this difficult time.
Adam- Just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are very sorry for your loss. I spent a lot of time at the Ironside’s house growing up and Sue was always very kind to me and to my family.
My condolences to Blair and family for the loss of Sue. She was always a smiling lady. She is missed.
I am so sorry to learn of Sue’s passing. She was such a warm and bright light – always ready to share her wonderful smile and kind spirit with others. I met Sue when our kids attended Johnson Elementary together. We worked together on many PTA committees over the years. My condolences to all who loved her. She is missed.
We are saddened by Sue’s passing but rejoice in all she did for so many. We especially appreciate her love of learning and volunteerism with parent-teacher groups. It’s also a sure certainty that her legacy will live on in the many, many young people she influenced through Sunday School classes over the decades.
Sue’s positive spirit will be missed in our little Bertram pews, but know the memories and that spirit will shine on.
We share comfort, support and ongoing care to Blair and the family at this difficult time.
I would like to express my sympathy to the family. I have not seen Sue in years but will always remember her as a devoted mother. We sat through many baseball games together!
My heartfelt condolences to Sue’s family. You probably will not remember me, Blair. My son, Keenan, and I came to Trinity United Methodist and fell in love with the warmth we felt from everyone at Trinity, but most especially from Sue and Blair. They were both so kind and caring. I know Sue will be greatly missed. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Peggy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your sister Sue. Although I haven’t seen her in years, I clearly remember her from Linclon, Wilson and Jefferson. I always thought Sue was a wonderful person. I hope your fond memories of her console you in this trying time.
Sincerely,
Rex Burns