Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Laxdal, Sue Ellen (Benedict) September 11, 2023
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Ionia Sentinel Stadard-Fri. September 22, 2023

                   Sue Ellen (Benedict) Laxdal

HILTON HEAD ISLAND-Sue Ellen (Benedict) Laxdal, age 81, passed away at her home 
in Palmetto Hall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina on September 11 2023.

Sue was born in Ionia,MI and grew up in Lyons,MI.Sue later moved to Medicine 
Lake,Minnesota, where she lived for 30 years.

Sue received her bachelor's degree from metropolitan State University in MN and 
went on to get her master's degree in organizational development from Pepperdine 
University.Sue worked 10 years as a management facilitator for the Department of 
Administration at the State of Minnesota and worked as a consultant for many 
years.

Sue was often described as being a kind and generous soul by her friends, family 
and coworkers.

In addition to being a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, 
friend and mentor, Sue volunteered with Global Volunteers, an organization that 
she passionately served for many years.Through her time with Global Volunteers, 
she traveled to more than 17 countries and touched countless lives as a 
volunteer, Team Leader and Board member. Sue also worked with the Institute of 
Cultural Affairs in Chicago for several years.

Sue loved to spend time with her husband Steve, drink tea, read, golf, play 
bridge, and to visit with family and friends.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Jane and Albert Benedict, siblings 
Judi Vanderveen and Alan Benedict, and nephew Scott Fell. She is survived by her 
husband of 60 years, Steve Laxdal, daughter Wendy (Brian) Johnson, son Chris 
(Kimberly) Laxdal and grandchildren Stefanie, Dylan (Katie) and Samantha (Kyle) 
Johnson, Kaylie (Daniel)Reyes, and Kassidy and Chase (Finance' Alicia) Laxdal, 
and one great-grandchild, Orion Reyes.

Celebration of Life events will take place in Hilton head and in Minnesota at a 
later time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Global Volunteers, in honor of 
Sue; GlobalVolunteers.org.

Special thanks to Hospice Care of the Low Country for their support of Sue.
Islandfuneralhome.com


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