Susan Howsley Obituary

SUSAN ERMA HOWSLEY
June 14, 1948 ~ March 7, 2011

Susan Erma Howsley was born on June 14, 1948 to Erma and Edward Johnson in Portland, Oregon. Susan attended Willamette University where she became a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in sociology. After graduation she worked for the Central Intelligence Agency under Vice-President Spiro Agnew for duties to the National Security Council and quickly advanced to a senior officer. At this time she also continued with graduate studies in library science at Catholic University. In 1974 she returned to Oregon to start a family and eventually settled in Vancouver, Washington in 1978. Susan became very active in the community volunteering with many organizations including the League of Women Voters, PTA and coaching her children's softball and soccer teams. In the late 1990's she moved to Sarasota, Florida where she resided for several years before returning to Vancouver to work as a mortgage banker and broker. Susan leaves two children, Kelly and Jamie of Portland, Oregon; and is also survived by her two sisters, Carolyn Small of Apache Junction, Arizona and Mary Fickett of Brinnon, Washington. Memorial services will be held Friday, March 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church in Lakeshore.
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Published by The Columbian on Mar. 16, 2011.
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Dear James & Kelly,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. Your family has been and always will be very important to the Larson family. Your mom was so kind to me. As a child, she always supported us kids by coaching our teams, by encouraging us, and of course by buying all those silly raffle tickets, frozen pizzas, etc. for fundraisers for school or sports! When my dad passed, she always got me and my mom out of the house for fun activities. =) She will surely be missed in a lot of people's lives.

You have my deepest condolences. We will be thinking about you guys lots.

Jenny Larson

March 18, 2011

Jamie & Kelly~
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lorrie Crawford

March 17, 2011

My heart aches! I am in such shock to hear. I truly loved Susan but have let our connection lapse over the last couple of years. I considered her one of my dearest friends and after over 30 years of friendship, I will miss her terribly. She was such a loving spirit and true friend. We had wonderful times together. Special hugs to Jamie and Kelly.

Laura Memovich Wilkinson

March 16, 2011

Our shock at her passing. Not only a friend but a help with our home finaces also. Our warmest condolences to her family.

Richard & Karla

Richard Gallant

March 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to Susan's family and friends. I knew Susan through volunteering, she was always a willing, consciences and through lady. Remember she is just away...so hold onto those wonderful memories and keep her close in your hearts.

Darla Warner

March 16, 2011

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