She graduated from Hastings Senior High in 1966. Later in life she went back and achieved a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management and Leadership. She worked a variety of jobs including phlebotomist, lab technician, administration, and as a business owner. She took a lot of pride in her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had a variety of interests, especially traveling to the ocean, sewing beautiful dresses for brides, bridesmaids, children's dresses, and upholstery work, reading poetry, visiting museums, listening to music and going to concerts. Her choice of music ranged from Blues to Rock and Roll to her grandson's rap. Suzanne participated in the Red Hat Society. She was most passionate about her children and family speaking with them everyday.
Suzanne was the oldest of seven children. She is preceded in death by her parents and is survived by, Robert Wilden (Janelle), Dennis Wilden (Patty), M. Christine Forrester (Alan), Lillian Hollingsed (Dan), Patricia Wilden, Joseph Wilden; three daughters, Angela Brauner (Bruce Cooey), Christine Riffle (Randy Johannsen), Laura Farmer (Ronnie); 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and many other family members.
At 73 years young, she was a feisty lady who lived life on her own terms. Beautiful inside and out, she had a tender heart for her loved ones, was an exceptional artist and genuine free spirit. We rejoice that she is no longer suffering and take comfort in the knowledge we will see her again.
