Susan Irene (Cushen) Curtis, age 70, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.
She was born on December 29, 1940 in Mount Vernon, Washington the daughter of Robert and Irene (Burford) Cushen.
Susan was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley and graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School with the Class of 1959. In 1957 she was crowned Loggerodeo Queen during the 4th of July festivities.
Susan spent most of her life living in Skagit County where she worked for Draper Valley Farms for 20 years and for Wal-Mart for over 10 years.
Susan enjoyed baking, sewing, spending time at her cabin in Winthrop, collecting Mickey Mouse and Elvis memorabilia and being with her children and grandchildren. She also cherished the special times and events she spent with her five girl friends from high school, Sharon, Billie, Pam, Patty and Patti and she took pride in her home and was always willing to warmly welcome anyone to come on in.
Susan will be remembered for always having a big warm smile on her face.
Susan is survived by her longtime companion, Roger Cory of Burlington. Four sons, Ronnie Curtis of Sedro-Woolley, Wesley Curtis and his wife Katie of Sedro-Woolley, Jesse Henderson of Burlington and William Cory of Ft. Bragg, Georgia. Two daughters, Maureen Pritchard and her husband Ted of Concrete and Judy Zavala and her husband Ed of Burlington. 13 grandchildren, David and Daniel Wells, Christopher Dickerson, Kayla and Stephen Jordan, Riley and Maddy Pritchard, Taya and Tanner Zavala, Julia, Bailey and Karli Curtis, and Elizabeth Cory and 8 great-grandchildren. Her brother, Bob Cushen of Sedro-Woolley; nephews, Richard and Bob Cushan and niece, Stephanie Wilhonen, and a sister-in-law, Gloria Cushen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Irene; 2 daughters, Joyce Wells and Jani Singh; uncle and aunt, Dick and Ruth Cushen, and an uncle, Harry Cushen.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 2:00PM at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Wendy Tingley of Trinity United Presbyterian Church officiating. A potluck fellowship will follow the services at the Sedro-Woolley Eagles. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Burlington Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses in the ICU at United General Hospital for the care given to Susan.
Dear Ronnie and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers during this tough time. Just know when your heart aches more than you ever thought it could, you are not alone. God hears your cries and is faithful to answer all who call Him. My sisters and I received answers to prayers in ways bigger than we could have imagined when our mother passed. So, from us to you, the sun will shine again, joy will return, and many happy memories are waiting to be fulfilled.
I knew Sue for many years and as has been said before always a welcome and a smile. Indeed a great person and a big loss .
Rest in Peace
Gone but not forgotten
Sue was the type of wonderful person who always put her family first. She will be truely missed. We lost a wonderful person but heaven gained a very special angel. She will be watching over her family even from above. To her children, remember that Sue loved each and everyone of you very much! Sorry for your loss.
Good bye my friend!! Wish I would have come to see you. I will miss you. Thank you for being my friend!!
Sue attended the 50th Reunion of the Class of ’59 and she was beautiful. Her genuine vibrant smile took us back to our days at Central Grade and SW High Schools. She always seemed to see the sunny side of things.
Dear Roger,
So sorry to hear of Sue’s passing, you were a wonderful life partner to her, and she was lucky to have you!!!
Sue was a sweet soul and a delight to be with. Her family, friends, and the Class of ’59 grieve her absence. We will all miss her. A light has dimmed but the memories continue to cast a glow.
Mom i love you i will miss you so much you were the best mom we could of asked for.
Mom you were the best mother thatt we could have ever asked for. If we ever needed anything you were always right there for us and getting us whatever we needed. I am glad you are no longer suffering and you don’t have to lay in that nursing home any longer. You are now walking and running again. You are now with your Mom and Dad once again. Joyce and Jani will also be very happy to see you and your smiling face. I will never forget you. We will be together again one day. I am glad that I got sober when I did. I will make you proud as you are watching over me. Thanks for all the wonderful memories that we have together. R.I.P Mom love always, Ronnie
To the family of Sue Curtis:
Was so sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Caroline
Bob and family I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Sharon, I know that you and Sue were close. Please accept my sympathy for your loss of a dear friend.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace to all who hold Sue in their heart.
I will miss her very much. Love to you all.
I will miss her so much and I’m so very thankful for the time I did have with her. Love to you all.
Sue was an amazing woman who alway’s had a smile! She was quick witted and alway’s had a come back to all our crazy antics! She worked hard and did anything to provide for her family and make a happy home. She was the mom that everyone went to and knew they could trust and she will be so missed as a wonderful person and amazing mother and grandmother. My thought’s and prayer’s go out to my friend’s Maureen and Ronnie and Westley and their families.
You will truly be missed, Mama Sue. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I hope to see you again someday in Heaven!
Wishbone
Dear family of Sue…I lost a wonderful friend this week and my heart feels the pain but I know your heart is hurting worse…Heaven gained a rose for Its garden…Ckass of 59 will miss her also. There was never a greater friend than her..I will never forget her. Luke and Sue loved each other too. Sue always wanted to know if we prayed for her, we always said , yes, we pray for you all the time. Rest in Peace Dear friend and know we will be together again soon…lov Sharon