Elizabeth "Sue" Buyze

1951 - 2023

Buyze, Elizabeth "Sue" Age 72, passed away February 28, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Sue was born February 25, 1951 in Grand Rapids to the late Richard and Barbara (Stewart) Brown. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Rebecca Heeren and Deborah Swartz. Sue was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and retired from Aquinas College. She enjoyed the casinos, "scratchers", bourbon, and camping. But most of all, Sue loved her family and was always there when they needed her. On September 18, 1971, Sue married Fred Buyze. Her husband of 51 years survives as do their children, Fred Buyze Jr., Steven Buyze, Samantha (Christopher) Hekman, Chad (Frances) Buyze; granddaughters, Leah, Lauren, Lindsey and Margaret "Maggie". She is also survived by her siblings, Richard (Donna) Brown, Duane (Dar) Brown, Denise Heeren, Joan (Harold) Holcom, Craig (Priscilla) Brown; sister-in-law, Patricia Buyze; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held Monday March 6, 2023 at 11 AM at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home, Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Drive NW. Friends may visit with family on Sunday, from 2-5 PM and beginning at 10 AM on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To read more of Sue's life story, leave a memory or condolence please visit www.heritagelifestory.com.