Susan E. Esson

Susan E. Esson, age 74 of Barbeau, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, April 28, 2017. Susan was born in Sault Ste. Marie, on June 20, 1942, to the late Bill and Marjorie Sibbald. She attended one-room schools, K-8th in the Gardenville, Pine Rest and Barbeau Schools, graduating from Sault High School with the Class of 1960. She worked in the sewing industry at Weathershield and Eclipse, both in Kinross. She retired from the Department of Corrections, working for Michigan State Industries at the Kinross Correctional Facility. Susan and her husband, Wes spent a lot of their vacations on their boat in the North Channel of Canada. They were members of the Great Lakes Cruising Club which covered all of the Great Lakes. In 2002, they helped to take a boat out from Sault Ste. Marie to New York, and then through the Intercoastal Waterways to Ft. Myers Beach, FL. Later they would help bring another boat from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Charlevoix, MI. For several years she and Wes would spend three months of the spring in Florida to warm up, swim and play golf. Susan was a member of Keeping the Piece Quilt Guild, and Stitches from the Heart Quilt Guild. She also drove for Road to Recovery for several years, and volunteered at Hospice House, as well as donating quilts to Hospice. Susan is survived by her husband, Wesley Esson; a sister: Sally (Bob) Holley; sons: George (Geri) Miller, Andrew (Marian) Miller, and daughter Rebecca Miller; stepsons: Charles (Pam) Esson, and Wesley (Christine) Esson; a stepdaughter: Valery Esson; grandchildren: Keri (Tim) Raaf, Kris (Judy) Miller, Rick Miller, Karl Merchberger, Brian Merchberger, Samantha (Tim) Pratt, and Ashley Miller; step-grandchildren: Jamie (Chris) St. Arnold, Travis Cryderman, CJ Esson, Jessica (Ethan) Gilson, Joe (Samantha) Esson, Edward (Debbie) Bowers, Cyle Esson and Caleb Esson. She is also survived by 28 great-grandchildren. Susan was preceded in death by her parents; Bill and Marjorie Sibbald, and a daughter; Jennifer Sue Miller. According to Susan's wishes, no public services will be held.

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Susan E. Esson

June 20, 1942 - April 28, 2017