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Susie Ray Obituary

Susie Solseth Ray, 72

Susie Ray, 72, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 24, 2025 while at home. Susie experienced a massive cardiac event that sadly ended her life. Family and first responders were unable to revive her. A memorial and celebration of her life will be held, Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 4PM at the Kalispell Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1185 Old Reserve Drive, off Highway 93 N.

Born in Reidsville, North Carolina November 21, 1953 Susie graduated from Reidsville High. She has lived in NW Montana for the last 20 years where she was close to and involved in the lives of her daughter and her family. Susie was preceded in death by her parents Edward Lee Solseth and Blossom Gann Solseth. Susie is survived by her siblings Patsy Wyatt and Edward Solseth, her husband of 47 years Ken Ray, Daughter Sarah Hohnberger, and her beloved grandchildren.

Susie loved growing, arranging, and displaying flowers. Her home was always beautiful and inviting. She enjoyed decorating her home with the changing of the seasons and holidays, making it a delightful place to be.

Susie lived a full life and touched many. Over the years she has cared selflessly and deeply for her family as well as working both in real estate and more recently as a personal assistant until her retirement in 2021.

Susie will be missed by all who knew her. She was deeply loved by her family. We look forward with hope to the resurrection morning when we will see Susie again. We are thankful for her, the wonderful birthday memories we made with her just last week, and that she lived life to the fullest and did not suffer in death.

To send online condolences, please visit Susie's tribute page at www.columbiamortuary.com. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for the the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Inter Lake on Nov. 30, 2025.

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