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Susan C. Knutson (Susie). A Memorial service to honor the life of Susie Knutson will be held Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Family Life Church in Gillette with Pastor Martin Crump officiating. Susie, age 60, passed away at UNM Hospital on October 31, 2009. Susie was born on May 6, 1949, to Roy E. and Lorene (Sonne) Knutson. She grew up in Newcastle, WY and graduated from Newcastle High School in 1967. She continued her education at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, graduating with a degree in Home Economics and later a Masters in Education. She moved to Albuquerque where she was a Conference Coordinator for the Housing Department at UNM; she was later employed as an Archivist by Sandia Labs. In the early 1990's, Susie spoke before Congress in Washington, DC to promote the necessity for a Vietnam Women's Memorial on the Mall in Washington DC. Susie was so full of love and life around her friends and family; she loved playing the piano, guitar, and organ and loved singing. She was well loved by many friends who were involved with her in various groups, including Course in Miracles, Internders, and Authentic Women. She is survived by her sons, Jerry (Tanya) Hansen and John (Kim) Hansen; father, Roy Knutson; brothers Kevin, Butch and Jim; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Spencer and Addison; various and nephews and many beloved friends. She was in death by her mother. Contributions may be made in honor of Susie to the David Westphall Veterans Foundation, PO Box 608, Angel Fire, NM 87710
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