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Susan Rhoades Obituary

Susan Rhoades, 65, of Lake Stevens, Washington, a loving wife, mother and a proud grandmother passed away on June 19, 2015 of complications of pneumonia. She was born on June 27, 1949 in Seattle, Washington to Jack and Gladys Stuyts. She is survived by her husband, Ron of 48 years; daughter, Rhonda Gaudette (Ron), son, Mark Rhoades; and grandchildren: Erik (Shawna) and Chad Paulson, and Carson Gaudette; and one great-grandchild Cole Paulson. She also leaves her adopted daughter, Marché Eisen(Scott); grandchildren: Daniel, Michael, and Christopher, all of whom she loved dearly. Sue lived her entire life in Washington except for two years at Camp Pendelton, Calif. while her husband served in the USMC. She enjoyed working at Camp Fire for 16 years and made many good friends. She enjoyed traveling to Disneyland, Disneyworld, Vegas, and Branson, Missouri. She especially enjoyed visiting her favorite cousin Violet Fesler and her husband Virgil in North Dakota. Sue flew to West Germany in 1988 to attend the birth of her grandson. She was a devoted, caring, and loving grandmother to all her grandsons. Per Sue's request no services will be held. A small family gathering will take place at a later date. Happy Birthday Mom! We love and miss you!

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Jun. 26 to Jun. 28, 2015.

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Diane VanProyen-Veazey

July 1, 2015

Sue was such a big part of my childhood. I spent a lot of time at their house, playing with my sweet friend, Rhonda. I have many, many fond memories of Sue. Her welcoming smile, her concern for others, her willingness to drive Rhonda and I to the Everett Skate Deck nearly every Saturday. Sue was a special person who will be missed greatly. Ron, Rhonda and Mark--Praying for God's comfort and peace for your family. Love you all!

Jeff Wolfe

July 1, 2015

My hearfelt condolences to the entire Rhoades family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Weldon Follis

June 30, 2015

Darlene and I send our condolences to you Ron and the family. We are so sorry to hear of Sue's passing.

Joey (Carman) Abugharbieh

June 28, 2015

My dad called me and told me of sue's passing and I was so sad. I haven't seen Ron and Sue or Rhonda and Mark for years and I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. My entire childhood seemed like every weekend we were at our house (Ken and Bev's) or Doug and Bonnie's or Ron and Sue's. All of us kids were all around the same age and got along really well. Everyone was like our extended family. Every summer we all camped together and I have such wonderful memories of our times together, the Rhoades, Cox and Carman families.

June 28, 2015

We will miss our good friend and neighbor. Our love to the family.
The Zanas family

June 27, 2015

Ron Our sympathy to you and your family
John and Margaret DeGroot

Shawn and Judy Grendall

June 26, 2015

So very sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you all

June 26, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Sue. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Bev Carman

June 26, 2015

With Love from the Doug & Bonnie Cox family.

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