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Susan Howe

May 10, 1959 — July 17, 2024

Susan “Susie” Kay Howe, 65, Hoquiam resident passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.

Susie was born on May 10, 1959, in Sedro Woolley, Washington to Violet Crosby and Vincent

Howe. She was one of six children, the family lived in the Sedro Woolley area before moving to

Grays Harbor. They lived in Aberdeen and Hoquiam for a period of time, while Susie attended

both Aberdeen and Hoquiam Schools. In 1978, Susie welcomed her first child, son, Daniel. In

1980, she brought her daughter, Heidi, into the world. Susie and her children lived in various

cities around Washington such as: Tacoma, Everett, Centralia, Chehalis, Montesano, Hoquiam,

and Aberdeen. In 2019, Susie moved to Hoquiam, Washington where she remained until her

untimely passing.

Susie was a member of the Aberdeen Lions Club. She enjoyed sunflowers and taking day trips

to the casino. Susie loved taking family camping trips with her children, siblings, and mother.

She loved fishing on the rivers and lakes. Susie also took great pride in cooking. She made

many family spaghetti dinners, and holiday meals. She made the best potato salad, and during

the holiday season, she baked the best pumpkin bars. Susie held a special place in the hearts

of her family and friends and will be forever cherished and missed.

Susie is survived by her son, Daniel Wheeler, of Phoenix, Arizona; daughter, Heidi Wheeler, of

Phoenix, Arizona; mother, Violet Shows, of Shelton, Washington; brother, Dewayne Howe, of

Aberdeen, Washington; sister, Sandra (Larry) Hubbs; of Shelton, Washington; 4 grandchildren:

Jeffrey, Janessa, Savannah, and Travis; as well as many more extended family and friends.

Susie is preceded in death by her father, Vincent Howe; brothers: Allen Howe, and Wayne

Howe who passed in infancy; sister, Rosie Howe; and sister-in-law- Jeanie Howe.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 1:00 PM located at the family

home of Bear Gulch, Aberdeen, Washington. Please leave a memory or note of condolence for

the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill

Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Susan Howe, please visit our flower store.

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