Reverand Susan Leigh Guyer

Reverend Susan Leigh (Birch/Rash) Guyer, passed away on December 28, 2024, after an extended illness at Parkview Hospice in Ft Wayne IN. Susan was born on April 3, 1956 in St Louis MO to Jane (Eidson) and Dr Samuel Guyer. She graduated from University City High School in St Louis County MO, Cottey College in Nevada MO, Maryville College in Maryville TN, and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville KY. She became an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Susan served in Presbyterian churches across the Midwest, including those in Steelville MO, St Louis MO, Windom MN, Howe IN, Angola IN, and finally Trinity Presbyterian Church in Ft Wayne IN. Susan married Rev William Birch, and widowed. She then married Channing Rash of Ft Wayne IN, and they divorced at Susan's insistence. She is survived by her loving former husband, Channing Rash, and his daughter Kati Rash, granddaughter Elicia Bradley of Huntington IN, and son David and Brandi (Frewer) Rash of Noblesville IN. Susan's surviving family consists of brother Karl and Debbie (Dalin) of Chesterfield MO; sister Dr Kathryn (Guyer) and Leonard Cripps of Marlow OK; brother James Guyer and Robyn Fryer of Bourbon MO, plus nieces and their families, aunt and cousins. In addition to her first husband, Susan is predeceased by her parents. A Celebration of Life will be announced soon and will be held at St Joe United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Rd, Ft Wayne IN. Susan's final resting place will be at St John's Cemetery, 1051 Neeb Rd, Cincinnati OH. Those wishing to honor Susan's memory may donate to St Joe United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Rd, Fort Wayne IN 46835, by mail or at www.stjoemin.com. To read more about Susan's colorful and full life, please see the online obituary at www.FairhavenFortWayne.com.