Susan Jean Platou

Platou (Cox), Susan Age 83, of Wayzata. Susan joined the angels, family and friends on December 25th, Christmas morning. Preceded in death by her husband Carl N. Platou, parents Jack and Ruth Kumpf, brother Jim and beloved identical twin sister Sally Bye. Survived by her brother John Kumpf and sister Mary Emerson. Celebrating her life, legacy and influence are her children Robert Cox (Geri Sue), Sarah Cox, and Christopher Cox (Ericka). Three grandchildren, Margaret Miller, Gabrielle Cox, and Connor Cox (step grandchildren Stephanie and Victoria Sunberg). Also survived by four step children, Ken Platou, (Becky), Pepper Kenney, (Jay) Patsy Garlinghouse, (Bruce), Nancy Steinke, (Jeff), and step grandchildren, Bryce, Erik, Adriane, Jena, Kirsten, Nick and Drew. Sue was kind, honest, stubborn, elegant, strong, energetic, resilient, thoughtful, hopeful and selfless. Sue was a "class act" but none of it was an act. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her circle was large, and she loved every person in it. She took on life with stamina and courage. And while coping with the adversity of her health the last few years she kept her spirit and grace throughout. She'll also be remembered as the possessor of an exquisite, gentle, kind, loyal and fiercely loving heart. While attending the University of Minnesota she married football legend Robert L. (Bobby) Cox. Susan was an artist, who after college at the University of Minnesota taught art briefly at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. She was a painter and a sculptor and one of her pieces was featured at the Brussel's World Fair in 1958. Susan spent 20 years at WCCO sports department predicting football scores for professional and college football. Under the name of Bronco, she was very accurate in her predictions. She also had a weekly column in the Star Tribune, "Ask Bronco" answering questions about football. Sue took her predictions seriously, studying the team's wins and loss history, and she often averaged 70-80% accuracy. But her most important job was that of being a mother to her three children. A music lover, sports fan, advocate for animals, and cheerleader for Minnesota, Susan boosts a volunteer history as wide as her interests. Her lifetime commitment to the Minnesota Orchestra includes serving more than 20 years on its Board, President of WAMSO, Chairing the Symphony Ball, and for four straight years, spearheading the fundraising efforts of the Guaranty fund, which raised more than one million dollars of the orchestras annual operational budget. When the International Special Olympics came to town in 1991, they called on Platou to lead the charge in recruiting 30,000 volunteers. She served on the Boards of Planned Parenthood, The Raptor Center, the U of MN Alumni Association, Guthrie Theatre, BrailleSports Foundation, and Breck School. Early in her volunteer career, she helped organize the first beep baseball event for the blind. Susan felt God blessed with a wonderful life. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren, who equally adored her. She always thanked God for her wonderful life and all its blessing. Special thanks to the staff of nurses and aides at Folkstone who provided such loving and meticulous care. She appreciated each and every one of you, and you all were her special "Honeybun." Memorials can be made to the Minnesota Orchestra, or to a memorial of your choice. Memorial service Thurs., Jan. 3rd, 4 PM, Wayzata Community Church, 125 Wayzata Blvd. E., Wayzata, MN 55391, with visitation from 2:30-4:00 PM and a reception to follow. Private interment Lakewood Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Susan Jean Platou

May 1, 1935 - December 25, 2018

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Susan Jean Platou

May 1, 1935 - December 25, 2018

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