Susan Tripp Bringhurst

My husband and I soon met Sue and Paul at Ashford Assisted Living. I quickly felt a sweet spirit while getting acquainted with them. Sue told me she liked my shirt and I told her she had such pretty nails. There was always a slight smile on her face, eyes bright and shinny. I knew they were a devoted couple as I watched Paul's loving attention to Sue. I will truly miss her friendship.

Susan and her children were a big part of our first 10-15 years living here across the street from her and Paul when we both built our houses in 1985. Our children were about the same age and their oldest daughter Noel was our favorite babysitter. Their daughter Kimber was a fun playmate of our daughter Kami and at our home frequently. I and my wife Debi had so many interactions with Sue and Paul as neighbors, church members, and as friends that they were like family. As her health worsened I was able to spend time with her and Paul and help out in some ways. My favorite last meme our of her before they moved was when she and Paul came to our house for a dinner with friends and the memories started to come back to her and she stated talking and laughing a lot. She will be missed.