Susan K Ray

Susan K. Ray

Oct. 16, 1948 – Sept. 5, 2023

Susan K. (Rose) Ray better known as Susie passed away at the age of 74 on Sept. 5, 2023 after a long battle with heath issues.  Her sister Nancy was by her side and other loved ones close by. Susie was born October 16, 1948 to Samual Dale and Marjorie J. (Weber) Rose.  She was the second oldest of their eight children.  

In 1966 at an early age she marred Glenn Latimer.  Together they had three children, they later got divorced.  In 1976 she met her true love and life long partner, Gordon Keith Ray.  After decades together they were married in 2003, settling in White Bird, ID.  

Susie was a hard & dedicated worker.  She was a CNA, a manager, and in her later years worked alongside family doing cleaning jobs in which she enjoyed.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She adored time with all her family.  

She took interest in hunting and fishing, she always had an admirable garden and was fond of canning.  She was excellent at crocheting and her baking was top-notch.  She was part of the Catholic congregation and a member of the Rebeccas.   

Susie is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Tom and Lanny Rose, 2 nephews, a niece and a great-grandson.

Susie is survived by her husband Keith Ray; 3 brothers, Dan, Kevin and Mike (Debbie) Rose; 2 sisters, Sandi (DK Hosking) Rose and Nancy (Kevin) Asker; a half-sister Baruska Knight; 2 daughters Lisa (Jason) Sabasko and Vicki (John) Burkenbine; a son Jerry (Jill) Latimer; a step-son Ryan Ray; grandchildren, Suzy Latimer, Jeff (Elly) Latimer, Tom Latimer, James Murphy, Amanda Murphy and 13 great grandchildren.  

Family and Friends are invited to attend a celebration of life potluck on September 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the IOOF Hall located in White Bird, ID.  Please join us and bring your favorite side to share. Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville. Send condolences to the family at Blackmerfuneralhome.com.

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