Sue E. Harwood Climax Sue E. Harwood, 64, of Climax died at her residence (of natural causes) on Sunday, April 21, 2013. She was born November 25, 1948 in Battle Creek, Michigan to William E. and Charlene M. (McCann) Harwood. Sue was a 1966 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central. After high school, she was employed downtown with an insurance company. She then lived and worked in Alexandria, VA; and later lived in Kalamazoo and worked for P&G Insurance Company until they sold out. She was currently the secretary / office manager at Circle West Insurance Company, where she worked the past eight years. Surviving are three sisters, her twin sister, Karen A. (William) Bissett of Kissimmee, FL, Cynthia L. Clayman of Cortland, NY, Debra J. (Gerald) Mueller of Battle Creek; two brothers, William E. (Bonnie) Harwood, Jr. of Carlisle, PA, David J. Harwood of Climax, MI; numerous nieces and nephews and their families and her three cats. Sue was preceded in death by her parents. Sue was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church. She did perpetual adoration 6:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesdays in Sexton Center Chapel. Sue enjoyed traveling, reading, art and history, especially about shipwrecks and ancient cultures. She loved Northern Michigan, Lake Superior and watching the boats go through the Sault Ste. Marie Locks. She was an avid supporter of animal welfare. Friends may call 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass will be officiated by Rev. John D. Fleckenstein at St. Philip Catholic Church 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of South Central Michigan, Alley Cat Allies or Best Friends Animal Society. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
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I will miss Sue. She was a friend. A special person always. I'm glad God brought her into my life way back at St. Philip. She made some of the hard times easier. My prayers and thoughts are with her family.
Karyn (Jones) Bruce
April 25, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to Sue's family (especially Bill & Karen). I deeply regret your loss. Thomas J. Kareckas
April 24, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Sue's family.
I think Sue looked forward to our Mini Class Reunions held each year since 2007 as much as our small group looked forward to seeing her at them. Sue was such an energetic and fun-loving person ... always a joy to be around. She will be missed dearly. Our only consolation in this time of sorrow is knowing that God has a plan for each of us and everything that happens, much to our dislike, is all a part of His plan.
Sue and her family will be in my prayers.
Joe Dembski
April 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to Sue's family and friends. I had the pleasure of dealing with Sue through her job at Circle West~what a sweetheart, she will be missed.
Sally Everett
April 24, 2013
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