Susan A. Rasmussen

1942 - 2014

Susan A.

Rasmussen

Susan Armet Draper Rasmussen passed away on February 23, 2014 of H1N1 flu virus. She was born March 29, 1942, in Grants Pass, Oregon, the third child of four born to Andy and Margaret Bunnell Draper. The family moved to Oakridge, where Susan grew up and graduated from Oakridge High School in 1960. After one year of college at Brigham Young University, Susan returned to the Eugene area and on May 11, 1963, married Berand Wayn Nielsen. Four sons were born to them. They later divorced and Susan became a property manager for a local real estate company and began her professional career.

Since 1980 Susan has been a real estate agent in Springfield and actively involved in business and civic activities. On October 18, 1982, Susan married Gary Lee Rasmussen and added a son and daughter to the family. Susan and Gary were the owner-operators of Keystone Real Estate. Susan was named Springfield Realtor of the Year in 1992, served on the Multi-Family Housing Council State Board of Directors, and often spoke on tenant and landlord issues. Susan was considered a peacemaker and known for sharing techniques and management strategies with her colleagues.

Susan was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities and as a teacher in the women's program. She was known for her sense of humor and straightforward comments.

Susan is survived by her children: Phillip Wayne Nielsen, Stephen Patrick Nielsen (Nancy), Matthew Allan Nielsen, Stephanie Marie Rasmussen, Jason Lee Rasmussen; and ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son Christopher Dale Nielsen and husband Gary.

The memorial service will be held at twelve noon on Friday, March 7, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3500 West 18th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon. All are welcome to join in a celebration of life. Major Family Funeral Home is providing cremation services. Please go to majorfamilyfuneralhome.com to sign guest book.