Susan Melody Dunavan

Susan Melody Dunavan obituary, Burley, ID

Susan Melody Dunavan

Susan Dunavan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home on Feb. 25, 2025.

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BURLEY – Susan Melody Dunavan, a 74-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her home in Burley.
Susan was born on October 9, 1950, in Butte, Montana, to Melvin and Caroll (Scollard) Carman.
She is survived by her loving children, Christy Dunavan and Tad Dunavan; and her grandchildren, Josh Bouldin, Breanna Bouldin, Kaylee Alvarez (Salvador Alvarez), Katelynn Bouldin (Gabriel Flores) and Hunter Kober-Dunavan; and her great-grandchildren, Kayson, Santiago, Siana, Star and Kai. She is also survived by her sister, Marilyn; and her two nieces, Lisa and Laura.
Susan had a smile that lit up the room anytime she walked in and had a beautiful, positive soul. She had a passion for crafting and spent many hours creating beautiful pieces of art. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, always putting her family first.
It was Susan's final wishes to be cremated and have her ashes spread across Seaside, Oregon or Kaui, Hawaii. She didn't want a funeral or memorial service just a party to celebrate her life. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

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