Susan M. Decker, 59, of Independence, Iowa died Monday morning, August 24, 2009, at the East Towne Manor in Independence, Iowa following a short illness.
Susan was born on March 26, 1950 in Independence, Iowa the daughter of Stan and Lula (Rouse) Decker. She was a 1968 graduate of the Independence High School, and attended Ellsworth Community College, the University of Northern Iowa, and received a BA Degree in Education from Truman College. Following her education she taught physical education for a couple of years in Higginsville, KS. Prior to returning to Independence where she became employed as Activities Director with the Mental Health Institute. In 1985 she moved to Phoenix, Arizona and became employed with the Arizona State Hospital until returning to Independence in 1989. She was employed with Cirsi Residential Care in Marshalltown, IA., and most recently with Main Stream Residential Care of Des Moines, IA.
She is survived by her father Stan (Debbie) Decker, Independence, a sister, Sally (Wayne) Heiserman, Bloomfield, IA., and a brother Paul Decker, Independence, IA. A special friend Barb Kirkpatrick, Independence, IA
She was preceded in death by her mother Lula Decker.
Funeral services will be held at 4 P.M. Wednesday at the Reiff Funeral Home & Crematory, Independence where friends may call from 1 PM till services Wednesday.
Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Condolences
From: Deanne Brown (08:40 am - September 07, 2009) My condolences to you all. Sue and I worked at the MHI and she was a great person. She will be missed. Again my sympathies, she will be missed. Deanne.
From: Marsha Lehs (03:27 pm - August 28, 2009) My sympathies to the Decker family and Barb. Mary R. and I stayed at the girls' apartment for a few days when we first traveled to Phoenix in '85. I will always remember how generous it was for them to take us in until we got our own apartments.
From: Charlene Swarts (05:13 pm - August 26, 2009) We are so sorry for your loss. Sue was much too young to leave this earth. It makes us realize that time goes too fast and we need to appreciate each day and those around us. We hope you have special memories to help carry you through this difficult time.
Wayne and Char Swarts
From: Alvin Miller (11:53 pm - August 24, 2009) My condolences to the family. Sally, I used to live right up the street from you, at Norb Meyers & chum around with Sue.
