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Published August 28, 2012, 12:00 AM

Susan H. (Allen) McPhail

Susan H. McPhail, 67, formally a resident of Cloquet, Minn., and currently residing in Angel Fire, N.M., passed away tragically on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Cromwell, Minn. She was born June 26, 1945, in Cloquet to Gordon and Rosemary (Dupont) Allen. Susan worked as a teacher for the Carlton School District for many years and was a member of P.E.O. She also loved hiking, swimming, snowshoeing, aerobics and fitness programs, and was a member of the Marino Valley Treckers in New Mexico.

Susan H. McPhail, 67, formally a resident of Cloquet, Minn., and currently residing in Angel Fire, N.M., passed away tragically on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in Cromwell, Minn. She was born June 26, 1945, in Cloquet to Gordon and Rosemary (Dupont) Allen. Susan worked as a teacher for the Carlton School District for many years and was a member of P.E.O. She also loved hiking, swimming, snowshoeing, aerobics and fitness programs, and was a member of the Marino Valley Treckers in New Mexico.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by three children, Mark McPhail of Carlton, Pat McPhail of Burnsville, Minn., and Amy (Tony) Thompson of Carlton; her partner, Dave Anderson of Angel Fire; six grandchildren, Phillip McPhail, Zachary Thompson, Cole Thompson, Madalyn McPhail, Ainsley McPhail and Maia McPhail; one brother, Peter Allen of Henderson, Nev.; one step-brother, Ed (Wendy) Hamilton of McGregor, Minn.; two sisters, Jenifer (Al) Behrens of Cloquet and Elizabeth (Chris) Peterson of Grand Rapids, Minn.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, Aug. 26, from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. funeral service at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet, followed by a time of fellowship.

Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Care See the family online guest book at www.nelsonfuneralcare.net.

August 30, 2012 ~ Pine Journal, Cloquet, Minn.

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Sue J.
Leeds, ND     08/28/2012 11:07 AM

A very sudden and tragic ending for a wonderful person! I always appreciated her kindness and friendship. I send you all my deepest sympathy and my prayers are with you. Sue Crewson Jorgenson

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