Susan Glee Melton

Susan Glee Melton (née Peacock), born January 4, 1954 in Denver, CO died July 15, 2024 in Mesa, AZ. She is survived by her siblings, Dee Mangels and Jerry Peacock of Mesa, AZ. She is preceded in death by her children, Chad William Melton and Jessica Pauline Melton, as well as her parents Gerald and Cecile Peacock and her step-mother Evelyn Peacock.
Susan spent over 30 years as a Word Processor at Holme Roberts & Owen, LLC (n/k/a Bryan Cave LLP). In addition, she pursued several entrepreneurial enterprises, including working as an independent realtor in the Denver area and owning a successful figure skating boutique, The Skater's Corner, Inc., in Englewood, CO.
As owner of The Skater's Corner, Susan became a fixture in the Denver figure skating community. She was well known for adding sparkle and pizzazz to many competitive costumes, while supporting her daughter Jessica's successful skating career. Jessica, a US Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist and professional skater who toured the world, attributed her success in the sport to her mother's unwavering support, often working multiple jobs to allow Jessica's continued training.
Susan was an avid camper and boater in her later working years and early retirement. She and her older sister, dearest friend and confidant, Dee Mangels, would spend weeks at a time camping at Horsetooth Reservoir. Whether it was 10 degrees and snowing in the middle of January or 105 degrees in the middle of July, you'd be hard-pressed to not find Susan and her sister living it up in their camper on the shore or tearing up the mean waves of Horsetooth on their pontoon boat, "Sybaritic Sibs." Always accompanying them on their adventures was Susan's beloved basenji, Zahra, who probably loved camping more than the two of them combined – especially when she got her fish treat from the ice tent!
Upon her retirement, Susan moved to Mesa, AZ where she dedicated her time to family, friends, community, and crafts. Over time she encouraged her brother and sister to join her in Mesa, where they established weekly sibling dinners and movie nights in Susan's living room, more commonly referred to as "The Twilight Lounge." She was an active member of Hacienda de Valencia's Neighbor Helping Neighbor, and long-time supporter of the Basenji Rescue. Susan was a consummate crafter, and well known by neighbors and friends for her unique holiday creations.
Susan will be remembered for her loving and giving spirit, the perfect embodiment of her personal motto: "What good shall I do this day?" Her life will be celebrated along with that of her daughter in a "big ol' party" at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the Basenji Rescue or your favorite charity.
Arrangements by Bunker's University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.