Susan Anne Kinsela

Susan was born on June, 17, 1941 in Duluth, MN, a daughter of Walter Sigfried Carlson and Irene Rose Basden. She was married to David Kinsela for 42 years.

She is survived by her four children: David Kinsela Jr., Donald Kinsela, Daniel Kinsela, and Debra Osuna. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, one step granddaughter, six great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren, one step great great grandchildren, and brother Gregory Carlson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one grandson: David Kinsela III.

Mrs. Kinsela enjoyed many things in her life, including needle point, paint by number, and knitting & crocheting. She made many afghans for all of her grandchildren. She was also very active with the music at her church; she was able to play the organ and the piano. She had the voice of an angel. Some of her other pastimes included video games, with the jig saw puzzle video game being her favorite. She and her husband enjoyed auto racing together for many years.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Apache Junction Christian Community Church, 201 N. Ironwood St. in Apache Junction. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care 400 South Power Road Mesa, Arizona 85206 (480) 830-4422. Please visit www.MariposaGardens.com to share memories of Susan.