Sue grew up in southern California with her 5 older brothers and 2 younger sisters, living in various places. She loved the beach and anything involving her friends. She spent many days being chased and tormented by her older brothers, which made her the tough and strong-willed person we all knew and loved.
She graduated high school in 1980, and several years later met the love of her life, Ron. They had many adventures on their motorcycles together, until they welcomed their 1st daughter, Shantel, in 1987. They were then on to their next adventure, and packed up and moved to Redvale, CO. Sue spent several years working in Telluride, and enjoyed her time in the beautiful mountains. In 1991 their 2nd daughter, Melanie, was born. Soon after, they made their forever home in Naturita, CO. They spent their days fishing, camping, hosting large get togethers in the infamous garage and raising their precious girls.
Sue then was a stay-at-home Mom and selflessly devoted her time to her daughter, Mel, with special needs. She did all this while still supporting her older daughter through all her sporting events and ensuring she still had a “normal” childhood. Sue was blessed with her one and only grandchild, Madison Marie, in 2004. Maddi was the light of her life, she loved her to the moon and back. In 2007, the girls lost Ron after a long battle with leukemia. Sue was then the rock of the family and made sure she kept all 3 of her girls close to her. They spent every holiday together and had many trips to Naturita and Grand Junction to be with one another. Sue adored all her family, which included her friends whom she loved as sisters. She was the most caring and loving person you’ll ever meet. And strong, she was the epitome of strong.
Susan is survived by her daughters Shantel Wills of Grand Junction, CO and Melanie Wills of Naturita, CO. Granddaughter Madison Scarbrough of Grand Junction, CO. Brothers Don (Char) Sevesind of Riverside, CA; David (Liz) Sevesind of Pomona, CA; Larry (Martha) Sevesind of Ontario, CA; Rodney (Elaine) Sevesind of La Habra, CA. Sisters Jean Pike of Watertown, SD and Ruth Laud of San Jacinto, CA. Sue is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends that have become family. She is proceeded in death by her loving husband Ronald Wills, father Dale (Fran) Sevesind, mother Donna (Robert) Ledig, brother Charles Sevesind, maternal and paternal grandparents, and many aunts, uncles, etc.
A Celebration of Life will be held January 7th, 2022 @ 11 a.m in the Naturita Elementary School gymnasium. A potluck luncheon will be served directly after.
For those unable to attend the services Friday, we are inviting anyone to stop by Sue’s home on January 6th from 6 p.m to 8 p.m to see the family if they wish.
