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BORN
1944
DIED
2017
Susan Lindstrom Obituary
Lindstrom turned a passion for high-quality, traditionally crafted paper into a thriving retail business. There are more than 100 Paper Source stores in 30 states carrying unique stationery, wedding invitations, and crafting supplies.
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"Sue was an irreverent woman with a sharp mind and a whooping laugh,” recalls her former Paper Source business partner Jim York. “She never allowed an obstacle to get in the way and always rose to the challenge."
It all began with a trip to Japan during the early 1980s. After working with traditional Japanese paper, she returned to the United States and opened her first store in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Read the in-depth Sun-Times obituary here.
When she realized that potential customers were intimidated by the beautiful paper on display in her store, she offered classes, inviting people to get hands-on with the supplies. Her enthusiasm for paper craft spread as she taught papermaking and decorative techniques, encouraging students and customers to do something creative every day.
According to the Chicago Tribune, she traveled the world and personally selected the paper stocks her stores would carry. The stores themselves were a reflection of her quirky sense of humor and taste. Read the in-depth Tribune obituary here.
Paper Source had grown to 27 stores by the time she decided to sell the business in 2007 and retire to New Mexico, where she painted rocks and drew landscapes.
Lindstrom is survived by her three children, and her partner of more than 20 years, Jimmy Marcus.
Memories and Condolences
for Susan Lindstrom
24 Entries
Cecelia
June 7, 2019
Miss you much. I wish I had known you were still in canones when I was there chanting for you. I would have liked to light a candle for you and burned some inscense by your bedside. I will join you before too long, cancer is getting the better of me.
September 21, 2017
To the family and friends of Susan Lindstrom. please except my condolences in these difficult times.May the God of comfort be with the family in the day ahead.
September 6, 2017
May the God of all comfort be with you.
Sincerely
R. C.
September 5, 2017
To The Family Of Susan Lindstrom
My condolences to the family during this time of such great sorrow. May the God of all comfort,comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Dee Fredericks
September 3, 2017
May the God of tender mercies help your family cope during this difficult time.
Franklin Family
September 3, 2017
To the family and friends of Susan Lindstrom. please accept our sincere condolences. We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Susan was an amazing and talented individual. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1, 2)
D F
September 3, 2017
Comfort from knowing that God feels for us when we suffer.Zechariah 2:8.
Jane Dowling
September 1, 2017
God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.
September 1, 2017
My sympathy to Susan's family. You have lost a strong wonderful example for your family. But you will find peace in what she has left behind and comfort in the arms of our Great God who comforts us in times of trials and sorrow.
L Jara
August 31, 2017
Dear Family and Friends of Susan,
It is with sadness that I write this Condolences to you. I know what it is like to loose a loved one in Death. May you find comfort in knowing that thinking of the fond and happy times will keep her alive in your hearts and memory. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this time of sadness. I also pray for you to have peace.
August 31, 2017
My warmest thoughts and heartfelt condolences to children and family of Susan. May God grant solace to the family and acquaintances during this most challenging time. Susan was truly an amazing and talented lady of integrity. She was also extremely brilliant. So sorry for your loss. We will all miss Susan very much. With Love and Prayers
Sue
August 31, 2017
My sympathy to the family.
Sorry for your loss.
May the God of tender mercies and comfort be with the family at this differcult time.
P D
August 31, 2017
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. We pray that Our Father continue to give you and your family the comfort you may need. My deepest and sincere condolences to your families and friends.
August 31, 2017
Though words are few, the sympathy is great and God's love is greater than all. Psalms 68:20
P
August 31, 2017
My prayers are with family and friends of Susan Lindstrom as we all wait until the time when death and pain will be no more
May they feel peace from above
G. Freeman
August 30, 2017
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Rhonda
August 30, 2017
May the hearer of prayer, comfort you all throughout this most difficult time.
Matthew 21:22 -
August 30, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing our love ones is never easy but may the love of people that surrounds you soften your grief. And may you find comfort and peace in drawing closer to God in prayer during this difficult time.
Sally Small
August 29, 2017
May friends and family cherish the memories of Susan. May the Almighty God of all comfort be with them at this time of deep sorrow. God love you.
Adrian Barnette
August 29, 2017
We'll miss you !
August 29, 2017
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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