Susan Hjordis Pinkerton, 55, of Bruce Crossing, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister began her new life with God on April 4, 2013.

She was born in Wakefield on March 24, 1958 to William and Hjordis (Maki) Hiitola. She graduated from Ewen-Trout Creek High School and was united in marriage to John Pinkerton on April 15, 1978 in Trout Creek.

Susan was very active in her community and her church, and served as an ELCA Licensed Lay Minister. She was also involved in Habitat for Humanity, various fundraising efforts, the Fourth of July Committee, clothing exchanges, and her beloved Thursday Night Bowling. Susan also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and sewing.

She is survived by her husband, John; children Robert (Sherrie), Jeramy (fiancAC.e Alexa Carson) and Alicia; and grandsons Landen and Trevor. She is also survived by her siblings Roberta Hodges, Karen (Bill) Abramson, William (Scorro), Wayne, LeeAnn (George) Anderson and Ernest; mother-in-law Margaret Kariainen; sister-in-law Jean (Jack) Jeffries and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Tod.

Funeral Services for Susan will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bruce Crossing.

Visitation will take place Monday, April 8 from 5-8 p.m. at the Cane Funeral Home a