Simmons, Susanne B. 76, of Crystal, MN, passed away May 19, 2016. She was born August 23, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN. Susanne was married to her beloved husband Donald for 57 wonderful years. She loved to write and garden, and a published author of poems and children's books. She will be greatly missed by family, friends, and all those touched by her warmth and smile. She is survived by 3 children, Tammra Kistner-Simmons (Tom Bruss), Donald R. (Lori) Simmons, and Lisa (Jeffrey) Nat, all of Minneapolis, MN; 8 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren; sister Carol Hesse of Long Beach, CA; 2 nephews. Visitation and Services will be held at Glen Haven Chapel, 5125 W Broadway Ave, Crystal, MN on June 1, 2016, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.