Sue Trimble

Sue Marie Trimble, 87, joined her beloved and trusted God on February 5, 2026. She passed peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, surrounded by her loving family.

Sue was born on March 28, 1938, in Charlotte, Michigan, one of four daughters of Harold and Lucille (Dowker) Smith. Sue grew up in Charlotte, Michigan, where her family owned a laundry business that she often helped operate. She attended Central Michigan University, where she met the love of her life, Richard Gale "Dick" Trimble. The two wed on August 31, 1957, in Charlotte, and began their life together in married housing. As Dick cooked for a local restaurant, Sue worked alongside him as a waitress while they pursued degrees in education. Their family grew to "The Trimble Five" in the years that followed, with each daughter bringing them more pride, adventure and laughter.

In their years together, Sue and Dick lived in Mt. Clemens, Carson City, and Alma, Michigan, before retiring to Harrison. They shared a love of camping, traveling, playing euchre, pontoon boat rides, and spending quiet time together on the deck of their idyllic home, "The Cabin." Family was always at the center of their lives, and they rarely missed an opportunity to support their grandchildren, from soccer fields to hockey rinks, all over the country. Their inspiring love and partnership cast beautiful ripples farther than they even realized. Dick survives her.

Sue received both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education from Central Michigan University. She touched countless lives during her teaching career, first as an elementary school teacher, then as a middle school English teacher, and finally adult education at Davenport University, all in Alma, Michigan. She worked 36 years before retiring in 1994. Sue was known for her care, encouragement, and lasting impact on her students, who often adoringly approached her long after they'd been in her classroom. She also enjoyed reading, book club, and TOPS, where she formed meaningful friendships to add to the many long standing relationships from every community she called home.

Sue had an exceptional sense of humor and a spunky personality, and she was kind, faithful, empathetic, a great listener, a loyal friend, and always fashionable. Every conversation with her left its participants lighter, brighter and better, and she demonstrated a true love for God through her warm-heartedness and nurturing of others. She blessed so many with the joy born from her steadfast faith. Sue Marie Trimble was truly one in a million, and she will be deeply missed.

As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Sue is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Jerri Scurfield (Bob), Kathy Trimble-Middleton, and Judy Trimble (Dan Widner); her grandchildren, Brad Scurfield (Mackenzie), Nate Scurfield (Maddie), Hallie Widner (Macky Scott), Grace Middleton (partner Jordan), Regan Widner (fiancé Tyler), and Tommy Middleton (partner Abby); and her great-grandchildren, Ella, Juliette, and Gale Scurfield. She is also survived by many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, treasured friends, (Both new and lifelong), and beloved grand-dog Ralph.

Sue is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Janie Tharp, Helen Snedeker (Jack), and Sally VanderPloeg.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for the spring/summer of 2026. For those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Sue's name, please donate to a charity of your choice.

All of us at Ware Smith Woolever are honored that the Trimble family has entrusted us with the care of their loved one. Condolences may be shared with the family at wswfh.com.