Obituary for Penny Syversrud | Bauman Family Funeral Homes

 United States

  • Date Of Birth: August 1, 1966
  • Date Of Death: March 16, 2016
  • State: Minnesota

Penny Rae Syversrud, age 49 of Gilbert, a seven year cancer survivor, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, with her family by her side of complications from Influenza A and pneumonia. She was born August 1, 1966 in Norwalk, CA the daughter of Al and Lynda (Hansen) Sandys. Penny was a 1984 graduate of Gilbert High school, attended Mesabi Community College and received her degree in Applied Science from Lake Superior Community College graduating as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. She married her high school sweetheart, Michael A. Syversrud on October 4, 1986 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hibbing. They made their home in Minneapolis, Chicago, Austin, TX, Togo, Makinen, Eveleth, Virginia, and Aurora prior to moving to Gilbert. Penny was employed by the Virginia School District and was a long-term employee of Iron Range Rehabilitation Center. She was the honored recipient of a national scholarship given by the Occupational Therapist’s Association at a National Convention.

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