i just heard of sueanne's passing.  lloyd and i are both so sorry and we hold you in our prayers for comfort in all the memories you have of such a loving wife and mother, sister, grandmother and friend to so many.  your family was always a gift to ours.

You and your family are forever etched in my mind.  I'm so sorry for your loss, Bill, Wade, and Erica.  The Erickson family is sending you strength and love right now.  I am so sorry I found out too late to attend her service.

Sue Ann loved life and laughed at every one of us trying to live it in our own way. Since the first time we were invited to the Newman's, she always made us feel at home and that we were part of your extended family.  Loss leaves a tremendous whole in our hearts that we are only able to fill with memories of Sue Ann and her fantastic sense of humor. Bill and Erica, we will miss Sue Ann today, tomorrow and always. Please know that we promise to be there wherever and whenever you may need us. 
Love Always, Pam and Ackey

If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again.
~Author Unknown

It is an honor to have been Sue's hospice nurse...and to experience her warmth, strength and incredible sense of humor. It is a privilege to get to some of the family as well.
Thank you all
Joan Weisberg,RN

I had the privilege of working with Sue Ann at the credit union for a few years and consider myself lucky for being able to call such a kind person my friend. It was always great to recap our favorite shows like Big Brother and 24 together. She will truly be missed.

Sue Ann was one of the first people I met and worked with at GTE back in 1978 when I was in Payroll and she was in Treasury.  It was always a pleasure to work with her, and share a laugh or two.  I will always remember the great times we had on the ski bus to Stevens Pass too!  You will be missed Sue Ann.  Rest in Peace.

Rest in peace Sue Ann..you truly made a difference here on earth..you showed people love and you were loved in return..To all the family, our prayers are with you all.

Oh my... I am so very sorry for your loss.  Sue Ann was a wonderful person and I have so many great memories that include her from our Cascade High years.  Sneaking in the Everett Drive-In, hanging at the Three Thieves, all the dances we went to.  
  I am so very proud to call her a friend and I'm thankful I was able to visit with her at our 41st reunion in 2007. 
  Rest in peace Sue Ann... you will be truly missed.

We are so very grateful to have known Sue Ann. From the beginning of our friendship she welcomed us into her family and treated us as though we had known each other forever.  We will miss her laugh, and her sense of humor; her kindness and caring nature.  God Bless you guys, we love you very much. Chris, Liz, David and Will.

We are so sorry for this loss.  Sue Ann was a wonderful friend and a hoot to be around with her quick wit and love for life.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  God Bless.

My wife & I, along with many classmates of Sue Ann's CHS Class of 1966 are saddened by her passing. We're glad we got to know & work with her again the past few years while planning a class reunion, having a Class 60th birthday party & especially glad that she had such a good life & great family. Sue Ann will always hold a special place in our hearts, while our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

I have so many great memories of working with Sue Ann at GTE.  I couldn't stop by and leave without a good laugh and smile on my face.  We enjoyed our "fantasy football" league - and the many laughs it brought us as well.

I will truly miss you..I was reading something the other day and It fits prefect"Gone yet not forgotten.Although we are apart your spirit lives in our hearts foever. Thanks so much for being such a great and caring aunt. love you and miss you your favorite niece gina

I did not know Sue Ann was sick.  This is horrible news and a tremendous loss.  I worked with Sue Ann at GTE and knew that if I ever bumped into her in the hallway we would have a quick chit chat and end up laughing about some stupid thing at work.  She helped to make work fun. I am so sorry that she has passed.  Know that my thoughts are with Patti and the rest of Sue Ann's family.

Patti and Family, I remember when I met you and your sister back in Jr.High days. She was a special person. She is in very good hands now and although it is a sad time for you and all of those who knew and loved  her, all the many good memories will keep her with you always and forever.

Sue Ann will be greatly missed!  That infectious laugh and wonderful sense of humor will be remembered forever! I know our family will miss her deeply and we will keep her family close in our hearts!  Sue Ann will be our angel now watching over us and bringing that smile and laugh when you need it most!

I'm so sorry to hear about Sue Ann.  Although we haven't talked in a few years, I still have great memories of our times at GTE.  There was no one that could make me laugh as hard and get me in as much trouble as Sue Ann.

I will forever be grateful to Sue Ann and the whole Newman family for loving me as a daughter, and welcoming me into their home.
Sue Ann's love for life and willingness to help others is, and always will be, an inspiration to me. 
 
Thank You and God Bless

I was so sorry to hear of Sue Ann's passing.
I had worked with Sue Ann at GTE for many many years.  She will be missed by all.  She was always such a caring and wonderful person.  I also would go and see her when ashe worked at the GTE Credit Union.  My prayers go out to the whole family.  God Bless.

I worked with Sue Ann at GTE of Alaska.
She was a person you never forget.  Loved her. Best memories were bowling with her and Patti. God Bless you Sue Ann.
Cindi Myres

I have known SueAnn for several years, having worked with her at GTE.  She was a wonderful caring person.  I used to go in and see her when she worked at the GTE Credit Union.  She was always so joyful and happy.  She was so young and had a wonderful life ahead of her and a
wonderful family.  She will certainly be missed.  My prayers go out to the family.  God Bless....Sharon Hild (Granite Falls, Wa.)

Bill & Family

It's been many years since I lived in Everett or had the opportunity to enjoy Sue Ann's quick wit and infectious laugh.  We always had so much fun at the parties and get togethers.  I think I remember our "girls day out" sky trips up to Stephen's pass the most.  The world is a little less bright with her passing.  

Nothing I can say will ease the pain but if prayers and kind thoughts help, I know that you have many.

I've just now heard about Sue Ann and I remember well our days at GTE.  She was so much fun to be around.  My sympathy to you, her family.   She will be missed by many.  Julie Dickey Firouzi

Sue Ann was a wonderfull and fun person to have worked with and known over the years at GTE. The many fun filled events that she attended would not have been the same. She always had a smile for everyone. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

When Sue Ann showed up to the GTE Fitness Center with her neon blue shiny tights with shorts over them, I knew she was gonna be my friend!  Will miss her alot!

To my favorite auntie i love and miss you already......There is not a childhood memory with out you in it! You have been there for me through all the bad and good.....And been the best to my kids.......we are so lucky to have had you in our lives....You are my moms bestfriend and sister and my auntie! i will always have you in my heart and now i will always have an angel watching over me.......Ashley, kadith and Karrera Staeheli

Patti and family - 
I am so sorry to read of the passing of Sue Ann. The memories, the laughter, the craziness of the '60s. She was a special part of that era for me and everyone else who knew her. My most heartfelt condolences.

Jean and Patti,

It was so sad to read that Sue had passed away, at such a young age.  I remember all three of you well from GTE accounting days.  Sue was such a friendly, pleasant person.  My sincere sympathy on the loss of a great sister.

Words cant express on how Sue Ann has made an impression on our family's lives. She has always there for my mom and so many memories of all of us kids and our parents on the 4th of July either downtown or at your house. So many great memories. She never forgot a birthday. I remember she called me on my 30th to tell me I made her feel old!!! And these last few months I cherished the moments we had. I will miss her text during the games and I can tell you that she will be missed more than she would ever know. Thank you for being a part of our lives Sue Ann- Love you.

I was so sorry to hear about Sue Ann's illness.  It happened so quickly. I have known Sue Ann since the days at GTE. She had just moved here from California and had gotten a job in the Accounting Department where I worked and was asked to train the "new girl".  We started hanging out together and soon met the rest of her family and became one of the "adopted daughters" of Lucy and Harry's.  I have many fond memories of Sue Ann throughout the years...she will be truly missed by all who knew her. May Bill, Wade, Erica, Haley and all the extended family find peace in all the memories they will share.

My husband and I have knowen the Schonaerts family since high school.  Sue was in my graduating class and we recently became reacquainted at our 41st class reunion. She had not changed over the years.  Still sweet and full of fun.  
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family during this time of sorrow.

We have been recalling many fond memories of Sue Ann: Camping trips when the boys were youngsters, July 4th parties, working at GTE, and many others. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

God Bless & Take Care,

I was stunned to hear of Sue Ann’s passing.  You do not expect one so full of life and caring to be taken from you.  I will always remember Sue Ann’s infectious laugh with a joking comment to follow.  I, like many others, was adopted by Sue Ann as one of her “strays”, folks that didn’t have immediate family in the area for celebrating holidays.  Of course, Sue Ann made us a part of her family and friends and we consider ourselves fortunate for having made that connection.  I have great memories of the times I shared with Sue Ann…the GTE ski bus, the bowling team and our little “get-togethers” when I returned to Seattle for visits.  Sue Ann was a great friend and confidante and will always be remembered fondly.  Rest in peace my friend and keep the laughter going in your space of heaven just as you did here on earth.  My thoughts are with Bill, Wade, Erica, Haley and the extended family.

Patti, Wayde & family,

In addition to working with Sue Ann at GTE, Gail & I spent many cold Saturday afternoons with her on a scoccer field (with Erica) watching Wadye and Jeff play.  She had a great sense of humor and was a treat to be around.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.  

Kent & Gail Tiedeman
Anthem, Az

We are so sorry for your loss.                Bill Hill  and family     Omak  Washington

My family and I consider ourselves very lucky to have been able to call Sue Ann our friend. She was an amazing individual and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. We will keep her & her family in our thoughts and prayers.

Patti and family,
I will always remember Sue Ann for her sense of humor and wit. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
        Caren Compton Pegram

Patti and family, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your sister.  May the wonderful memories you have of her help you cope with your loss at this time and make you all smile as time goes on.

I am so sorry to hear about Sue Ann's passing.  May she rest in peace. Susie Agnew Borovina

I worked with Sue Ann at the phone co way back when, in fact she was my supervisor at one time. This was a shock, as I did not know she was sick.
My prayers go out to the family.
Jo Brydon
Lake Stevens

I'm So Sorry Of Hearing Of Sues Passing,,God Bless Her And Her Family

I knew Sue Ann from our days at GTE and
the Credit Union and always thought she 
was special.  I'm sorry I can't attend
her memorial but am glad I have some great memories of this special lady.

SueAnn was like a second mother to me for many years she loved me like I was her own. I will miss her greatly! I was honored to make Bill & Erica dinner tonight in her kitchen, I know she would've be happy or else they probably would have ate mac & cheese:)  I love you Sueann!

Patti and family, I was so sorry to read of the passing of Sue Ann. She was a wonderful model of the kindest of humanity. I remember meeting you and Sue Ann at that Mexican place on Rucker with all the kids... Thanks for all the kindness you and your family showed me. God Bless, Deb

Sue Ann and her family had so much fun with my family on the Seahawks bus. She and Patti were my Dads second daughters. I'm so glad I got to see her in January at my Dads Memorial.

Sue Ann was so much fun to be around. We had a lot of really good laughs at bunco. She will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care and God bless.  Barb Wetzel

I'll miss you SueAnn, especially your sense of humor!!  Took me two times to get your guest book signed, I know you'd give me a hard time about that.  Our condolences to the family, Erica, Bill and her many friends.  

Mike and Karen Petersen

I have so many thoughts of Sue Anne today, her loyalty, generosity, intelligence and great humor to name just a few. I was honored to do her hair for the better part of 21/2 decades, she never missed an appointment, was always on time, generous to a fault and in the end, was thought of more as a friend than a client. One of the things I remember most was her unique sense of humor; kinda dry with a little twinge of sarcasm, but always a big laugh at the end.
I will miss not seeing her every five weeks, as our time together was something I truly looked forward too. In fact she will not be deleted from our files as I will enjoy seeing her name there from time to time and stop to remember, someone  very special. love you Sue Anne, God Bless. Donna

So sorry to hear of Sue Ann's passing.  She was a friend at the "phone company" for many years. Thoughts and Prayers to her family.

Neena Blackwell

What wonderful memories I have of Sue Ann and our days at GTE/Verizon.  Special prayers and thoughts for the familty now and in the days to come.  She will be with you always and is at peace now!!  Kathy Bendixsen

I will truly miss (have missed) seeing Sue Ann at our board/supervisory meetings at NW Plus Credit Union. I even new her in the good 'ole GTE days back in my accounting years.  My heart and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.

I just miss and love u so much, you showed so much strength!

We all loved Auntie Sue...she will be dearly missed!  We love you Auntie Sue...rest in peace.

I enjoyed working with Sue Ann at GTE Alaska...May she rest in peace.

I'm so glad I was able to spend some time with you my dear cousin!! you will always be in my heart. Love you tons.

Everyone wants a friend who is supportive, available, funny, and a realist.  I am lucky to have had that friend as my Aunt Sue who I will greatly miss and feel the void for some time. 

Thank you Aunt Sue...

Sue Ann, you are truly good person and will be missed by so many.  Thankyou for being a part of my life.

Patti & Family,

What a beautiful collage of Sue Ann's life.  My prayers and thoughts are with all of you as you celebrate her life on Tuesday.  May she be at peace.

Rosaleen Farmer
Gold Canyon, AZ

SueAnn was like a big sister to me for over 45 years.  Her "snorting" laugh was infectious!  Family holidays won't be the same without her quick wit and great sense of humor.  She will live forever in my heart.

"Our hearts and prayers go out to the family in this difficult time.  Allon and Kimberly Stone"

I consider myself very fortunate to have known Sue Ann.  She was so much fun to work with.  Sue Ann was a very supportive friend and truly cared about others.  My prayers are with you all.

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Judi and Jeff Cartwright

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Sue Ann Schonaerts Newman

December 27, 1947 – October 30, 2010

Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery

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