Suzan Elizabeth Brown

July 5, 1956 - April 25, 2020

Suzan (Sue) Brown passed away on April 25, 2020 at the age of 63 after a long and well fought battle with cancer. Sue was born on July 5, 1956 in Santa Ana California to Edward and Nancy Brown. As the daughter of a military family, Sue lived in many states before landing in Washington state in 1969 where she attended Saint Leo’s Catholic High School in Tacoma and graduated in 1973. Sue had a heart for service which influenced her career choices, spending much of her time working for nonprofits, serving those who needed it most. Sue was a light to her co-workers and always treated them as family. Sue was an avid quilter, crafter, and gardener; she loved being in nature and taking trips to the beach. Sue was always happy to travel whether for work or pleasure and could strike up a conversation and friendship with anyone she met. Sue is survived by her mother Nancy Brown, sisters Berta Brynestad and Jean Baughman, and brother Stephen Brown as well as numerous nieces and nephews who she loved dearly and supported with her thoughtfulness and generosity daily. She will continue to be lovingly known to them as “Sue Sue”. They were her heart and joy, apparent to anyone that knew her. Sue was preceded in death by her father Edward Brown and brother Kenneth Brown. Sue's family requests that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to World Vision US programs relief for Corona Virus. donate.worldvision.org At this time we are not able to hold services but have made available a video memorial you can view. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zkPIYNwA6CZ-NGVjxZHBw6zotJfs-Lhq/view