If you live in the Robbinsdale area (or have lived here in the past) you likely crossed paths with Susan Morrow. We are sad to report that she died unexpectedly at home on June 19, 2025, at age 73.
Sue was a board member of the Robbinsdale Historical Society for many years and was currently serving as Vice President. We will miss her wit and wisdom. She was always quick to share a great story from her recollections of local lore.
Susan M. James was born on May 26, 1952, in Minneapolis. She married Patrick Morrow on June 16, 1984. They were longtime Robbinsdale residents on Hubbard Avenue.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. She is survived by her loved ones: husband, sons, sister, brother, nephew, nieces, and grandchildren.
Her lifelong love of genealogy and local history led Sue to volunteer at the Minnesota History Center and the Robbinsdale Historical Society.
Sue played an active role in preserving and celebrating Robbinsdale’s history. She created the “Cootie Medallion Hunt” fundraiser and managed it for several years. She also played a big part in organizing our participation in the annual Whiz Bang Days Parade, often with the help of family members. She even sewed an intricate “Cootie” costume that appeared in many of the parades.
She excelled at sewing crafts (especially dolls) and in baking, especially poppy kuchen (she considered herself “Made in America with Polish parts”). Time spent with her two young grandchildren, Alina and Henry, was especially cherished.
A celebration of her life was held Saturday, June 21, at Marna’s Café in Robbinsdale. Memorials are preferred to the Robbinsdale Historical Society or the Minnesota History Center.
We were Sue’s next-door neighbors the last 18 years and already miss her. Fun fact about the Cootie Medallion hunt: my husband and sons found the first one without having any idea Sue was the author of the clues! When we found out afterwards, we joked that people would think it was rigged if they knew our connection!