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Susan Rossing Obituary

Sue A. Rossing, 75, of Salcha, Alaska, passed away on July 12, 2021. Born in Kent, Washington, to Claude and Philomena Russell, she was the youngest of three children. Sue was married to Larry B. Rossing (deceased) and is survived by her brother Ron Russell, her sister Phyllis McGinnis, her two sons, Rod Rossing and wife Jodi, Ryan Rossing and wife Amy, her daughter, Jennifer Nelson and husband Les, 11 grandchildren, two great-grand children, and her life partner, Dennis Shaw.
In 1977, Sue and Larry moved their family to Coffman Cove, Alaska, a logging camp on Prince of Wales Island. Sue and Larry enjoyed Alaska to its fullest, hunting and fishing and raising their family in Coffman Cove and Hobart Bay.
Sue was a hard working, go getter, who loved her family and the many friends she made on her journey through life. Sue will be fondly remembered for her quick sense of humor, integrity, love of God and passion for helping anybody in need.
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Published by Daily News-Miner on Aug. 4, 2021.

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Jere I Thornton

April 26, 2023

I found a little piece of paper with Sue's address and I wondered if I could find her information on the internet. I am sad I didn't try before now. We attended the same schools all the way through High School. But I remember her best from our little elementary school. I remember parties in her mom's hair salon. And even I remember her every time now when I go to Tahoma Veterns Cemetary where my husband is buried. I always remember to turn right off of 212 at Sue Russell's house.

Cindy Schoemaker

April 30, 2022

Sue was my first friend when I moved to Alaska in 2006, she was such a great friend and a blast to be with, she was fully in when someone needed her help. She made a difference to so many people in our small town of Salcha, she had us over for our last supper the night before we left Alaska to move home to Michigan October 2013. I just found out about her death and wanted to express my deep sadness and my even deeper love for my friend. My husband Dennis and I are so very sorry for your loss. Sue lead such an interesting life, and lived it to its fullest, she will never be forgotten

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