Obituaries

HARRHY, Sue (nee Willumsen) - Sue passed away on March 1st, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. This sad passing was brought about after another visit with the curse of cancer. During this encounter she showed her usual bravery, strength and, above all, grace.
Born in High River, Alberta and raised to be a farm girl in Okotoks, she never lost her practical and

• Apr 06, 2019
  Dear Sue's family and friends, I first met Sue at CBI where I was a client. In a couple of short months, I was given the cancer diagnosis also, of which I shared with Sue. After my round of treatment and subsequent surgery I ended up needing counseling. Due to the rescue. She gave me a much needed push to accept what I had just come through. Thanks Sue for giving me the desire to continue living.
  
  Dawne Anderson
• Mar 25, 2019
  My thoughts and prayers are with Sue's family and friends. She was a wonderful lady who will be missed by many. Norma Arnold
• Mar 16, 2019
  Dave, Michael and Scott,
  
  It's difficult to express in words how saddened we are to hear of your loss. When we moved to Kelowna, Sue went out of her way to make us feel welcome. Along with you, Michael and "Little Scott," she was a big part of our wedding day. On the day our daughter was born, Sue was there helping Lynn and sharing in the joy of the day. We feel thankful and privileged that Sue has been a part of some our most significant life moments - we will always cherish these (and many more) memories. Our deepest condolences - The Jacobsens (Scott, Lynn and Michaela).
• Mar 11, 2019
  So saddened to hear the news about Sue. She and I met in about 2000 while doing some work with PBIP and I was so very impressed by her skills and talents and especially with the quality of the person she was. I'm so sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman to you Dave, your sons and the rest of the family and friends. I hope you take strength and comfort from each other at this very sad time. My heart goes out to you.
  
  Susan Volkmann
• Mar 09, 2019
  My sincere condolences to Dave, Michael and Scott on the passing of a very special lady. Sue and I were very close in our high school years and into our early university days. She has and always will hold a very special place in my heart. So very very sorry to hear of her passing; a very genuine and caring soul. Craig Harding - Calgary
• Mar 09, 2019
  I was shocked to hear about Sue's passing also, my sincere condolences to Dave and family. I met Sue in the 90's when she came to my shop and started pottery classes. Sue even moved over to our new shop down down and stayed as a part time potter for a few years. It was great therapy for all of us at that time. I will miss seeing her happy simile and gentle way too. Prayers and thoughts of love to you and your family Dave. And a few tears too.
  
  Bonnie Anderson and all the potters in her pottery life.
• Mar 09, 2019
  Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Ann Pullinger
• Mar 08, 2019
  Dave and family, your memories of the wonderful family times you enjoyed will be cherished forever in your hearts and sustain you through the difficult times. Sue was a wonderful kind wife, mother and friend. My heart goes out to you.
  
  Clare Mallow
• Mar 07, 2019
  Dave, Michael, and Scott, please accept my condolences. I will remember her lovely smile. Such a loss for her profession, family and friends.
  
  Rita Henderson
• Mar 07, 2019
  I was deeply saddened to hear of Sue's passing. I will remember her warm smile, courage, wisdom, grace and above all love for her family. May beautiful memories help you through the grief.
  
  Christine Ransom
• Mar 07, 2019
  Dear family:
  
  You are in my thoughts. I am quite sad with you today. I have a few memories I am grateful for. Sue and I occasionally shared a hospitalized client referral together. During these times we could offer each other a kind ear given the heartbreaking and privileged nature that is the work of supporting the ill... and those that treasure them. Today I am remembering a lunch out as friends that we shared together and how pretty her smile I was. This gentle, wise, and generous woman gave me some tips that day and in our way, I shared some back. I think she was readying for a trip soon at the time. For professional reading I have been reviewing Patrick O' Malley's "Getting Grief Right" who speaks of finding the "story of love in the sorrow of Loss"...thinking of Sue right now I feel she would want me to share the tip of this book as well- this is a beautiful book for anyone who has an aching heart in Sue's close circle.. It includes O'Malley quoting of Anne Lamott who said: "If you haven't already, you will lose someone you can't live without, and your heart will be badly broken, and you never completely get over the loss of a deeply loved person. But this is also good news. The person lives forever, in your broken heart that doesn't seal back up. And you come through, and you learn to dance with the banged up heart" (Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith). Once again, thinking of her, thinking of you.
  
  Kindest regards, Wendy Glazier
• Mar 07, 2019
  Dave and Family, please accept our condolences on Sue's passing. Our thoughts are with you and the boys.
  
  Kerry and Nora Solinsky
• Mar 07, 2019
  I am so sorry to hear of Sue's passing and my sincere condolences go out to you and the boys. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
  
  Carla Mantie
• Mar 07, 2019
  Dave, so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife, Sue. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
  
  Elaine Lewis
• Mar 07, 2019
  To the family of Sue,
  
  We wish to extend our most sincere condolences. She has not gone, she has just gone ahead.
  
  Sincerely, Carol and Tori Romanchuk
• Mar 06, 2019
  Dave and sons, I was shocked to hear the news about Sue. I adored her and always had the utmost respect for her professionally. Sue made and impact in many lives with her wisdom, her kindness and her commitment to people. I am truly saddened by her passing, I loved working with and was grateful to have called her friend. My deepest condolences. With much love and gratitude for a wonderful human being, will miss Sue.
• Mar 06, 2019
  Sue was a beautiful soul whose voice helped me through me of the most trying times of my life. She helped me find my voice and come to terms with my own loss. I will forever be grateful. My love and prayers to her family and friends for their loss.
  
  Colleen Richardson
• Mar 06, 2019
  Dave, Michael and Scott, we are shocked and so saddened to read of Sue's passing. Our hearts are breaking for you. We send you our love and deepest condolences during this sad time.
  
  Corey, Tracey and family.
• Mar 06, 2019
  Thinking of you and your family, Dave.
  
  Donna Jansons
• Mar 06, 2019
  Dave, my deepest sympathies go out to you & your family during this difficult time.
  
  James Kinakin
• Mar 05, 2019
  Dave and family, so sorry to hear of Sue. My sincerest condolences.
  
  Zeno Cescon
• Mar 05, 2019
  Dave, Michael and Scott.... we can only imagine how your hearts must be breaking right now. We're shocked and saddened as Sue was far more than a neighbour to our family. We valued her wisdom, empathy and wit. Please accept our deepest condolences, we will see you soon. Rest well Sue... you will be missed. Lorinda & Tony
• Mar 05, 2019
  Sue brought so much gentle listening and caring to her connections with people. Such a special woman. She was so happy and proud of Michael and Scott, pleased they had good, loving life companions too. Dave and Sue made such good solid. loving partners. May there be some comfort in knowing so may of us are thinking of you all. Elo Fox.
• Mar 05, 2019
  I am sending my condolences to Sue's husband and children, friends and family. Her face would always light up with love and pride for her husband and children whenever mentioned. Sue was my counselor for almost four years. Sue had a way of connecting to you, she made me feel brave to be vulnerable. Sue taught me acceptance of myself and all the parts I hated of myself and experiences. She taught me gratitude on the dark days where she shined hope when I didn't have any. Sue made me realize there can be wisdom gained from the pain, and there is always the comeback from the fall. Mistakes can become lessons and to make good experiences a priority. She had the power to make you feel like you are a way better person than you thought when first walking in the doors. Sue will forever be in my heart and many others. I am so sad to lose her support.. but I am grateful for the time spent and the tools I learned from her. Love for you always Sue xo
• Mar 05, 2019
  The world has lost a beautiful woman - as Dave, Michael and Scott know more than anyone. My heart aches for all of you, Kim Marshall

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