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A Celebration of Life for Susan Milligan, age 67, of Fort Collins, CO, will be at 5:00 PM on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Ellis Ranch in Loveland, CO.

A memorial has been established. Donations may be made to Pathways Hospice, Cancer Center of the Rockies, or PVH-MCR Foundation to benefit the education of chronic disease management.

Visit www.goesfuneralcare.com to see Susan’s online profile, sign the guestbook and share condolences and memories.

Susan passed away peacefully in her home on July 5, 2016. She fought a courageous, tough, nine-month battle against pancreatic cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.

Susan was born February 23, 1949, in Fort Collins, CO to Albert and Ann Kamm. As an infant, Susan and her family moved to Powell, WY, where she grew up and later graduated from PowellHigh School.

Susan returned to Fort Collins to meet and ultimately marry the love of her life, Don Milligan, on September 1, 1973 at the Oval of Colorado State University.

Susan earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Wyoming and worked as a teacher before attending the University of Northern Colorado to obtain her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing. She furthered her education yet a few years later, receiving a Master’s of Science in Nursing Education from the University of Northern Colorado. Susan was a dedicated and passionate employee at PoudreValleyHospital for 29 years, working as a pediatric nurse and later as Coordinator of Patient and Community Health Education.

While Susan was passionate about teaching and helping others, she loved her family even more. Susan loved travel and camping; one of her favorite things was to get away to the mountains with her husband and family to enjoy the outdoors and fresh air. Susan was always a supportive mother, encouraging her three children in all of their activities. Best of all, Susan was most proud of her three beautiful grandchildren, who brought her endless joy over the past nine years. Susan was also known for her unbelievable talent and gift in crafts and quilting. Those around her were often rewarded by receiving the beautiful result of hours and hours of her work in a cherished quilt.

She is survived by husband of almost 43 years Don; children Heather Milligan of Santa Monica, CA, Casey Milligan of Loveland, CO, and Robin Pantusa and husband Rich Pantusa of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren Aubrey, Lauren and Hunter Pantusa of Colorado Springs; brother Bill Kamm of Eaton, CO; sister Shirley Thompson of Rochester, NY; and mother-in-law Jerri Milligan of Chadron, NE. She was preceded in death by father and mother Albert and Ann Kamm; sister Marilyn Halvorsen; brother Jim Kamm; and father-in-law Jack Milligan.