Susan Marie Pressley

Susan was born on September 19, 1957 in Buffalo, Wyoming to Harry O. White and Leilani G. White. She grew up and received her education in Santa Monica, California and later graduated from high school in Hill City, South Dakota. Sue lived in several places where she touched lives and inspired people with her legendary work ethic. She was married to Donald Straw in 1974 and they brought into this world Shaye Straw, Rebecca Straw and Rachel Straw. In 1985,Sue married James Pressley 1985 in Anchorage, Alaska. The union added James F. Pressley and Kreg Pressley to the blended family. The family lived in the Anchorage area for over 20 years before Sue and Jim moved to Washington State in 2009.

Sue adored her children and her grandchildren. She often surprised them with her uncompromising gifts of love. She touched lives wherever she went with her generosity and strength of spirit.

She worked almost all her life, but degenerative arthritis sidelined her and she was placed on disability. She was as active as she could manage, always willing to help others, be they friends or family.

Sue loved sewing and her favorite accomplishments were those she could give away. She made blankets for her children and for her children's children. She made pillows, clothes, crocheted hats and knitted scarves. She once made an Alaska winter hat from fox hide that is still in use today.

She adored flowers and plants of all types. She loved living in the Pacific Northwest because it was always green and she could plant and grow things almost all year-round. Her arrangements and skill were amazing and those receiving her bouquets and other plants cherished them.

Susan is survived by her loving husband, James; her children, James Foust Pressley and children, Amber, Nicolas, Gavin and Brody; Shaye Straw and wife, Jessica Straw, their children, Gibson and Stella; Kreg Pressley; Rebecca McCoy and husband, Thomas, their children Olivia Susuico and Ava McCoy; Rachel Straw and partner, Jon Murphy, their children, Kezlynn Murphy and Brooklynn Murphy. Also surviving are her sister, Linda Day and her brother Larry White.