Susan Shubin

SUSAN (Grandma Susan) SHUBIN Sue moved into her heavenly home on July 29, 2014. Her family is grateful knowing that Grandma Sue knew and loved Jesus, she looked forward to when she would be joined with her Savior. Born and raised in Washington State, she began her love of the water and boats. Her life was filled with countless memories with family and friends at the beach. Sue enjoyed her years at Stadium high school inTacoma, WA and collage at University of Oregon. Sue made her own party dresses for the many formals and balls she attend and enjoyed. She continued her friendships with her high school girlfriends with much anticipated reunions and ‘girls only’ trips. For many years Sue and her husband Abe created a home and a life farming in Kerman, CA growing cotton, beans, watermelon, vegetables and almonds. Their road side vegetable and watermelon stand sold the best produce in the area. Known as a superb cook Sue’s kitchen table was full of people that where thankful for Sue’s great cooking. Their door was always open for family and friends. She was most comfortable with her apron on, pot roast in the oven and a house full of family. After Sue and Abe moved to Fresno, Sue enjoyed a career as a Realtor for over 30 years. Her special gift was finding families their perfect home. She developed many long lasting friendship with her clients. Always stylish and dressed beautifully, she enjoyed heading to work and the friendships she made throughout her real estate career. Her love of preforming arts was filled in her later years by attending her granddaughters’ years of ballet and theatre. There was not one performance that Grandma Sue wasn’t proudly attending. One of her many talents was her ability to sew and Grandma Sue enjoyed being part of making the girls costumes, dresses and dolls. Grandma Sue was a great cheerleader sitting at her granddaughters many athletic events. She was a huge fan of Clovis West Girls Volleyball and looked forward to fall and the beginning of a new volleyball season. Sue greatest role in life was being known as “Grandma Sue” to all. Her granddaughters and their friends would gather in her kitchen knowing that Grandmas Sue’s kitchen was always open, she would cook up their favorites with love and a smile as she listened to their stories about school and activities. A family dinner time game was to count the fruits and vegetables on the table, with many serving dishes filled with the valleys finest. Her gift for hospitality, design and cooking created a wonderful home for her family and friends. Memories of the beautiful Christmas times will always bring a smile to her family. Chelsie and Taylor smile at the thought of Grandma Sue making them the BEST coffee milk shake, grilled cheese sandwiches and tacos. Her granddaughters recall countless hours of swimming and floating in the pool and enjoy remembering that Grandma Sue was the best floater. As valley farmers Sue and Abe did not always have an easy life, but together they created a life that they would often describe as beautiful. Though good times and bad they loved each other and their family. Survived by daughter Jennifer and Son-in law Eric Oren, son Jeffrey and daughter in-law Tracie Glaves, Mark Shubin, Brad Glaves, and brother Jim Sears. Grandchildren Chelsie Oren, Taylor Oren, Chad Juencke. Great grandchildren Hannah Juencke, Savannah Juencke, Leannah Juencke. A service to celebrate Sue’s life will be held on Friday August 22, 2014 at 11:00 am, Trinity Community Church, 12168 N. Willow, Clovis CA. In lieu of flowers and to honor Sue’s love of art the family is requesting any donations be made to “Lively Art Foundations’” 6056 N Lafayette, Fresno, CA 93711.

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Susan Shubin

July 29, 2014