Susan Marie Shull

Susan Marie Shull, 68, of Boulder, Colorado passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 29th, 2018. She was born on June 24, 1950 in McCook, Nebraska to Kenneth O. Carpenter (deceased) and Verna M. Clouse and moved to Colorado in the mid 1950’s. Married in 1971 on Valentine's Day, Sue leaves behind her husband, Ronald Shull, and children, Stephen and Michael Shull. Sue loved her work as a finance assistant for Via Mobility Services and traveling to the Alaskan landscapes with her beloved sister, Barb Fogle.

After completing her associate's degree in computer science, Sue began her career as an IBM 360 computer operator in the 1970's. She worked for University Hospital, then Coors Brewery, changing tape drives and inserting key punch cards in order to keep the mainframe computer rooms running. After a 10-year hiatus as a full-time mom, she returned to work as a web developer at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Sue always loved a challenge and finished her career working seasonally at the Leanin' Tree Museum, and finally as a finance assistant for Via Mobility Services.

Sue kept herself busy with a wide array of hobbies, which included crocheting, sewing, quilting, gardening, cooking, reading, and bird watching. In fact, she spent her final weeks crocheting small hats for infants in the NICU and watching the Decorah, Iowa eagles via webcam.

Additionally, Sue's love of travel knew no bounds, extending from warm sandy beaches to desolate mountain ranges, and just about everything in between. Her favorite places to travel include Taos, New Mexico, Long Beach, California, Astoria, Oregon, Seward, Alaska, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain National Park, Denali National Park and many more. Whether it was taking a walk through local parks, exploring new terrain in the Rocky Mountains, or tending to country chores in Western Colorado, Sue loved to be outdoors experiencing what Mother Nature had to offer.

Sue’s memorial service and pot luck reception will be held at her grandparents resting place, Resthaven Memorial Gardens, located at 8426 S. Hwy 287, Ft. Collins, CO 80525 on August 4th, 2018 from 2-5PM. Please bring one side dish or dessert of your choice. You are welcome to send flowers directly to the memorial service. Additionally, two charities have been setup in Sue's name, which include The Birds of Prey Foundation in Broomfield, CO and Dream Catcher [Horse] Therapy Center in Olathe, CO. Details for how to donate to one or both of these foundations can be found below. Sue will be missed dearly by many and she will be in our hearts forever.

Sue is survived by

• Ronald Shull, husband, of Boulder, CO

• Stephen Shull, son

• Michael (Melissa Wilson, spouse) Shull, son

• Verna Clouse, mother

• Rodney Carpenter, uncle

• Barbara (Jack, spouse) Fogle, sister

• Amber (Bradley, spouse) Pritekel, niece

• Jared (Jennie, spouse) Fogle, nephew

• Quincey Spinuzzi, niece

• Beauin Spinuzzi, niece

• Cory Campbell, nephew

• Larisa Yancey, niece

• Donnie Anderson, nephew

• Matthew Anderson, nephew

• Kathy Hillman, cousin

• And other extended family