Obituary of Sue A. Colton

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Surrounded by her husband of 54 years, their four children and much love, Sue left her earthly home on Monday November 9, 2009 for a new one filled with peace and tranquility. Her fight with cancer lasted one year. Sue was born in Nelsonville, Ohio on September 16, 1936. She moved with her parents to Columbus when she was 5 years old and in 1954, Sue graduated from North High School where she was fun, outgoing, involved and popular among her peers. Late in her senior year, she started dating the man who would later become her husband and life partner. After finishing one year at Ohio State, she and Steve were married. They had four wonderful, healthy children and eventually settled in Cuyahoga Falls in 1966. She truly loved Northeast Ohio. Sue was intelligent, an avid reader and was always well informed on current issues. We always thought she'd make a fortune on Jeopardy. She loved to camp, swim, water ski and travel across America, having been from one coast to the other as well as top to bottom. In doing so, Steve swore she was the World's Best Navigator and co-pilot. She created a fun and comfortable home which was usually the hangout for the neighborhood kids. But what she loved most and did best was raising her children and later, grandchildren. She loved her family deeply and they loved her deeply in return. Sue was a generous and beautiful wife, mother and person whose moral compass never wavered. She is survived by her husband Steve, sons Mark (Kim) and Doug (Betsy), daughters Laurie Hart and Wendy, sister Jane Shough (John) of Springfield Ohio, eleven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren with two more due in 2010. She had dedicated and caring people in her corner both in the battle with the disease and in the transition to her next journey. Among those we would like to thank are Dr. Esther Rhemus, Dr. Robert Netzley, the staff at Akron General and the compassionate staff at The Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road in Akron. The Colton family would like to receive relatives, friends and neighbors on Friday, November 13, from 5-8pm at the Anthony Funeral Home McGowan-Reid & Santos Chapel (at 3rd st., one block north of Portage Trail in the Falls). Reverend Dana Cummings will officiate a memorial service celebrating Sue's wonderful life on Saturday November 14, at 11:00, at the funeral home. Sue will be inurned at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in the Falls and also at Greenlawn Cemetery in Nelsonville. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice Development Fund, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron OH 44333-6118.