I feel terrible! We just drove by Sue’s place and it looks like it’s being taken down. I did a Google search and found out that she died almost two years ago! How sad. I knew her through Shueyville Methodist Church when I was helping wash dishes on Wednesday nights. She would come in for meals. We shared life stories, and she decided to try the glyconutritionals that I told her about. She was amazed at how good they made her feel. She would reorder whenever she could, and I would surprise her with shipments when I could. The last time we heard from her was when she stopped by Midwest Metal Products to drop off $60 for previous deliveries. It was not necessary at all, but apparently she wanted to do so. I was not there at the time, so didn’t get a chance to say hello. Sue was a unique individual, and I feel blessed that our paths crossed. May she Rest In Peace, and may God comfort her and her animals. Sincerely, Rita Jelinek - much too late.

Tom, I was just made aware of Sue‘s passing. I am so sorry she was a good friend. I have fond memories of her in her milk truck and all the hay we put in. She lived her life the way she wanted with no regrets.My sincere sympathy, Lorna

Random thoughts about my Aunt

West branch farm a stable of horses

Miniature horses and falling off one

Little Joe

Going out the Hoover House to eat

Electric fences at the farm, don't touch

Milk Truck. Stories of a fish tank suspended on a cross country road trip

Borrowing a john boat from Bobs Radio and TV

Mercy Cedar Rapids, getting me a part time position in radiology

Building additions to the barn, driving odd trucks to Menard's for supplies

Don't step in the ****, too late.

Smoking a cigarette with an Aunt (bad boy)

Monkeys, monkeys and more monkeys

Johnny Carson skit about monkeys

South Slope technicians and service calls

Green Plymounth station wagon parked at the ranch

Material stuff, lots of stuff

Horses in town, in the back yard of a house on Gilford Court

Compassion for animals of all types, always wanting to help

Doing your own thing regardless of the outcome

I know you are at peace now, you were be a part of my life I wont forget.

When it is time to go home, it is time to go home.

Peace

Tim

To the family of Sue. Lived near her only by a few miles. The camels got out one day. I walked them back to her place. Knocking at her back door when she opened it handed me a monkey and ran to get the goats back in the yard. Always something comical at her place. Thinking of of you all.

Tom (and family), I am so sad to see Sue's obituary. She was always such a kind and sweet person. Her love for others as well as her animals was admirable. I remember she would come into the bank and talk so lovingly about what she was doing with her various animals; you could feel the connection she had with them - makes me smile thinking about it. My sincere condolences.

Kileen Martin