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OBITUARY: Susan Lou Tornow – November 19, 1941 – August 13, 2025

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Editor

Susan Lou Tornow was born on November 19th, 1941 to Pearl Edna and John Edgar Wang in Wood, South Dakota.
Born and raised in South Dakota Susan met her Husband Larry in Murdo, South Dakota. After the wedding Susan and her family moved to Oregon. They had four sons and one daughter together.

She was a passionate person working as an L.P.N. in Oregon for years. When they retired they moved to Florida.

Her hobbies included sewing, painting, planting flowers, and reading.

Susan is survived by her husband Larry Tornow of Garibaldi, Oregon; her children Steve Tornow of Portland, Oregon; Mike Tornow of Gillette, Wyoming; Jeff Tornow and his wife Robin of Sturgis, South Dakota; Becky Sage of Garibaldi, Oregon. Susan is also survived by her two siblings Corky Wang of Reno, NV and Diane Carlson of Rozet, WY. Along with Susans grandchildren Jennifer Tornow, Josh and Brain Gonzales; Billy Tornow; Stephanie Tornow; Daniel Tornow; Brandon Tornow and Bobby; 14 Great Grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter and her beloved pets Dixie, Dora, and Tom.

Susan is preceded in death by her infant son John Francis Tornow; her sisters Dorthy and Jackie; along with her brothers Robert “Mike”, Jerry, Homer, and Victor.

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