Susan Thies, 66 of Lyons, NE

Susan June (Slaughter) Thies, passed away peacefully Friday, April 18, 2014, in Lyons, Nebraska, with family at her side.  Susan was born June 3, 1947, in Lyons to

Susan Thies

Levon and Mary Lee (Beck) Slaughter. She was the second of four siblings.

Susan grew up on the family farm in Rosalie, Nebraska.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Rosalie United Methodist Church and attended Parks School (District 22) and Rosalie High School.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed being with her family especially spending time with her three grandchildren. Sue enjoyed participating in sports, outdoor activities and attending the sporting events of her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Levon; and a brother-in-law, Leo Olson.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Donald “Don” Thies of Lyons; mother, Mary Lee Slaughter of Lyons; siblings; Jacquiline Olson of Lyons, Tim (Vicky) Slaughter of Decatur, NE, Judi (Terry) Murtaugh of South Sioux City, NE; two children, Troy (Tami) Wood of Central City, NE, Jarrod (Lana) Wood of Lincoln, NE; three grandchildren, Taylor, A.J. and Alyssa; nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews; special friends, Ester and Roger Adams.

Thank you to Kyle Olson, Mercy Home Health Care and the Logan Valley Manor staff for their compassionate giving of time and care. An additional thank you to all who have provided care to Susan over the last year and a half.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 10:30 a.m. from Rosalie United Methodist Church in Rosalie, Nebraska.

VISITATION: Tuesday April 22, 2014, from 5 – 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Home in Lyons. Visitation Wednesday will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Rosalie United Methodist Church and Lyons Fire and Rescue

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