Funeral Services for Suzie P. Fender, 86, of Killeen, will be held 1:30 PM Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen. Burial will follow at 3:00 PM at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Suzie was born September 24, 1934 is Seoul, South Korea to the late No Chok Pak and Myong Bong Yi.
Suzie met the love of her life, CSM Donald R. Fender, while at Ft. Hood and they were married September 24, 1972 in Killeen. She enjoyed being a wife to Don, and a mother and grandmother to his children and grandchildren.
Suzie was a very compassionate person and loved being involved in community and charity events, including her helping with the Bell County Human Services, Ft. Hood Chaplain’s Fund, Ft. Hood Santa’s Workshop and the JROTC Programs, to mention a few.
She was a prolific runner and enjoyed spending time outdoors and participating in various running events. She received many medals and trophies including the Championship Trophy for an event in San Antonio, and awards in Copperas Cove and Killeen in her age group.
Left to cherish Suzie’s memory are her husband of 48 years, Don Fender; daughters, Amy Estes and her husband Rick of Columbia, SC and Sandra McCall and her husband Bob of Tyron, NC; grandchildren, Caelum McCall, Chase Estes and Morgan Estes; sister, Young Cha Chi of Slidell, LA; brother, Su Hwan of Slidell, LA; and a host of other relatives and very close friends.
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