Susan Ann Rainey

Susan Rainey, 67, entered into Heavenly Peace on November 14, 2014 at her home in Manson, Washington. She was born in Gooding, Idaho on March 1, 1947. Susan graduated in 1965 from Borah High School in Boise, Idaho. She attended Boise Jr. College, Boise College, Boise State College, and Boise State University earning a Bachelors Degree in Education. Post graduate work yielded a Certification in Special Education in 1971. Susan married Roger Rainey in Boise, Idaho on September 9, 1972. Susan and Roger moved to Colorado for Roger’s employment. There she worked in telecommunications and education. Following Roger’s retirement, they moved to the Lake Chelan Valley in 2001. She worked and volunteered for both the Chelan and Manson School Districts during the following years. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin “Doc” and Viola “Pat” Sackman and her sister Donna K. Levine. She leaves behind her husband Roger of Manson, WA, her daughters Augusta Barnes of Arvada, CO, Clara Crist of Manson, WA, and Andrea Rainey currently attending the University of Washington, four grandchildren, Xavier, April, May, and Brian, and her brothers Dr. Irvin Sackman Jr. and William “Bill” Sackman, both of Boise, ID.. Susan participated in a variety of activities including drawing, painting, gardening, crocheting, volunteering, and collecting stuff. Her many activities in college included editor of the yearbook and drill team. Even though she did not play a musical instrument, she was recruited by the marching band. She was given a band uniform and a clarinet without a reed. Susan was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in July. She approached her battle of this disease with courage and determination. Despite an initially positive diagnosis, the disease and severly painful complications proved to be overwhelming. During the early morning hours of November 14, her Lord and Comforter Jesus ended her suffering and peacefully took her to His home in Heaven. Susan was so much loved and a blessing to all who took the opportunity to welcome her into their lives. She was a beautiful lady, an amazing wife, a loving mother and grandmother, and a compassionate and sincere friend. But above all, she was a Wonderful Angel from Heaven on loan to us all! Viewing will be at Precht Rose Chapel in Chelan on Wednesday, November 26 from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. and again on Friday, November 28 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, November 28 at 1:00 P.M. at Chelan’s Fraternal Cemetery.

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Susan Ann Rainey

March 10, 1947 - November 14, 2014