Susan Carol Vetsch; 50

Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, Susan Carol Vetsch, suffers no longer from her 7 year battle with cancer. On April 3, she was ushered into the presence of her Lord Jesus whom she loved more than life.
Susan was born to Jack and Mary Carol Hall on Feb. 26th, 1958, in Billings, MT. As the fourth of five children, Susan was an out-going, life-loving child. She favored outdoor activities such as horse-back riding, swimming, camping, skiing and biking. Her life long interest in 4-H started at the age of ten and continued throughout high school. After graduation from Billings West High, she worked in Yellowstone Park as a waitress and a horse wrangler and a guide on chuck wagon outings. She continued her education in Billings at the Billings Vocational Center from which she graduated and became licensed as a practical nurse.
Susan met her loving, devoted husband, Doug in Billings. They married in 1980 and lived in Bozeman MT, Orlando FL, Idaho Falls ID, Groton CT, Kittery ME while Doug was on board submarines in the US Navy. In 1988, they moved to Simi Valley CA where they played in the sun and had fun. In July 1991, they relocated to Coeur d'Alene (CDA), ID and raised their young family of 9 children. Susan home schooled her children for many years while volunteering her time to all of their activities: AWANA, 4-H, soccer, swimming. She was a leader in MOPS, BSF and a board member for Birthright.
Susan loved people, including them in everything, putting them first and was always showing interest in them. This is what endeared her to so many. She leaves her entire family and all who knew her a legacy of selflessness. The family attended and was active at CDA Bible Church.
Susan was never without a project in progress. Her family, home and yard are testimonies to her endless energy and care. Susan was not ordinary. She was exceptional in the way she cared, loved, gave, played and worked. Everything she did was done with her whole heart.
The hope and courage Susan lived with during her illness, her son’s deployment in Iraq, and the knowledge that she would be leaving young children behind, inspired all of us. Her faith and trust in God were always evident. Susan will be greatly missed by her numerous friends. She touched their lives in ways only angels could. Our community has lost a marvelous lady. Susan had a zest for life and love for people that was unmatched.
Susan was preceded in death by a baby daughter, Elizabeth. She is survived by her husband, Doug of 27 years, son Nathan and daughter in law, Michelle, of CDA, a daughter Hannah and son in law, Jake Hoy of CDA, daughters Leah, Sarah, Mary, Laura, Kayla and sons Jason and Aaron.
Other surviving family members are Susan’s parents, Jack and Mary Carol Hall, Gold Canyon, AZ, her sister Jeanne and Dan Hallock, Bearcreek MT, brothers and sisters in law Robert Hall and Penny Oliver, Bozeman MT, Rick and Cheryl Hall, Gold Canyon AZ, Rory and Connie Hall, Gig Harbor WA. This dear family was loving and supportive of Susan and her own family, through this cancer journey. Susan is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to Susan’s doctors and nurses, North Idaho Cancer Center, and Hospice, who so lovingly cared for her.
There will be a Memorial Service at CDA Bible Church, Sunday, April 13th at 2:00 pm to Celebrate the Life of Susan.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Susan Vetsch Cancer Contribution Fund at Bank of America, Silver Lake Branch, CDA that will help other local families burdened with cancer.
Yates Funeral Home, CDA, is in charge of arrangements.