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kids. As a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, no one could ever
defend, support or be prouder of our family and me more than Sue.

Sue has the heart and intent of an angel. In fact, in caring for and loving me, she is
my “special angel.” We reinforce our love for each other and to each other daily in
many ways. We have lots of verbal cues. I tell her many times, “I love you,” “I
need you,” “You look amazing,” “Let me get that for you,” “I need a squeeze,”

“You are an amazing woman,” or “You smell nice.”

She responds with, “Sit down,” “Relax,” “Put your feet up,” “Rest,” “What do you
want for dinner?” or “I have a surprise for you.”

Her professional career certainly suited her caring and giving nature. Sue was a

teacher who taught the young ones in elementary school for several years; she
liked first and second grades. One of her truest enjoyments is teaching or
counseling children. When we were first married and living in St. Louis, Missouri,
and then later Midland, Michigan, she began to dedicate herself to managing our
household. Because we moved every two to three years, it became impossible for
her to retain her teaching credentials. On behalf of our family, she found it
necessary to withdraw from teaching and support all of us by being a stay-at-home

mom and wife.

Sue has many traits and characteristics that are cornerstones of her life as a person.
As a wife, she is a romantic who is very cuddly, thoughtful, devoted and faithful.
As a mother she is very sensitive, affectionate and sympathetic. As a lady she is
very attractive, charming, gentle and kind. As a friend, she is authentic, practical,
hardworking, determined, persistent and straight-forward. She has many good

friends, not just acquaintances. She is known for her kindness and consideration of
others. Her spirit encompasses all sectors of her life - family, friends, community,
church and any person or organization that requests or needs help. Being an
extrovert, she’ll jump right into the circle offering her time, talent, and abilities. In
fact, she often involves herself in events or activities or charities that she thinks are

important and to which she can contribute.

In her spare time, she can be caught making preserves or jams, hanging closet
racks, refurbishing a toy chest, or assembling a swing set. I have named her “Miss
Project.” Her dad taught her how to use a hammer and saw, so she can now build

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