Susan Fales
November 4, 1944 to June 10, 2022

The family of Susan Fales is saddened to announce her passing on June 10, 2022. She was lovingly cared for during her final years by her youngest daughter, Patricia “Tricia” Fales. S

he is preceded by her father, Daniel “Ike” Tremblay, mother, Grace Pauline “Rina” Tremblay and her brother, Lane Tremblay. She is survived by her daughters, Tricia Fales and Barb Fales, granddaughter, Rachael Fales, sister, Virginia, “Ginger” Tremblay, nephews, Brian Tremblay and his children, Ellie and Dylan, Michael Tremblay, Jody Fales and his children, Hunter and Dylan, Cory Fales, and his children Bailey and Danny, nieces, Janet Umphrey, Polly Hryn and her children, Justin and Benjamin, and the children of Tuesday Peterson, Ridge, Hunter, and Bryce, many cousins and longtime friends, as well as her former husband of 53 years, William, “Bill” Fales.

She is a graduate of Eureka High School and College of the Redwoods and earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Humboldt State University. She brought a special zest to whatever she did.

Susan was very active in the Lutheran church. She was passionately dedicated to Sunday School, multi-denominational Vacation Bible School, Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, and regional Lutheran Women’s Retreats. She loved to read, listen to music, attend local plays where her granddaughter performed, and community choir concerts.

She maintained many beautiful friendships throughout her life and was well known for sending the most touching cards, always knowing just what to say. Her boisterous laugh was contagious. She was always a joyful presence. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

A celebration of life will be held in her memory at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Ferndale.

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