Susan was born on November 9, 1943 in Stromsburg, NE from the union of Jack and Irma Howard. Susan graduated from Palisade High School where she was a cheerleader and member of the Rainbow Girls. She later attended the University of Colorado. She also moved to Dallas, TX for a time where she worked for 20th Century Fox, billing movie theaters who played their films.
On October 2, 1964, after being invited on a blind date by her best friend Sheila and Tom’s friend Kent, Susan met Thomas Butters and they married on January 23, 1965, he survives.
Susan was a PTA mom and a 4-H Leader; she enjoyed tending her garden growing flowers and listening to music.
Susan leaves behind her husband of fifty-four years, Tom or “her Tommie” Butters of Grand Junction, CO, a son, Dee H. Butters, two daughters, Tara (Larry) Zollinger of Hurst, TX and Kristy (Ed) Christensen of La Jara, CO. Other survivors include five grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to HopeWest Hospice, 3090 North 12th Street #B, Grand Junction, CO 81506. No services are planned; friends and family may leave their condolences at www.martinmortuary.com
