Susie Ransom-Cote Obituary

Susie Ransom-Cote, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 25, 2012. Susie was born in Waterloo, Iowa, where she grew up and graduated from Columbus High School. She married Ronald C. Ransom on August 27, 1960. The family moved to Black Forest, Colorado, in 1971. Susie was an active member of Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church for over forty years. She served her church and community through teaching, music ministry, liturgy, youth group, Cursillo, TEC and Quest Catholic retreats. She supported her husband, Ronnie, who preceded her in death, during his involvement in the Deaconate Program. She enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, shopping and spending time with her family. She loved attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She treasured her snuggle-time with her youngest granddaughter, Shayna. On January 28, 2012, Susie was married to Donald Cote. She became a member of the Pikes Peak Rainbow Camping Club and of the Knights of Columbus Lady's Auxiliary. She loved her family and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her loving husband, Don; her children, Annette, Brian, Maureen, Kevin and Susie, all of Colorado Springs; eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, Don's children and grandchildren; siblings, Kathy and Mike, and many adoring friends and relatives. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ron, her parents, Elmer and Maureen, and her brothers, Larry and Patrick. Services will be held at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church: Vigil Service, Friday, November 2, at 6 p.m.; Saturday, November 3, Rosary at 9 a.m. and Funeral Mass at 10 a.m.