Susan H. Teeter Trusty Sterner, our loving mother and grandmother, passed away January 18, 2001 in Salt Lake City, UT.

Born July 9, 1926 in Paradise, Montana to Hartle and Opal Teeter. She married Harry H. Sterner October 31, 1963 in the Cardston, Alberta LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1997. She was his devoted and loving wife for 33, years, caring for him through many years of illness. She was active in the LDS Church, having served numerous positions, recently serving a Salt Lake City mission, fulfilling a lifelong dream. She devoted herself to her family and her church.

Her house was always open for friends and relatives. An active genealogist, she traveled with Harry around the country to research both families' histories. She loved a good joke and had a special tender heart for the elderly.

She is survived by her seven children: Steven Trusty, Murray; Patricia Sterner (Jon Moscow), New York; Arla Calvert, Oregon; Brad (Sherri) Trusty, Florida; Bruce (Jan), West Jordan; Gary (Dona), Holladay; Richard (Stacey), West Jordan; 26 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ellen (Dale) Winningham, OR; Barbee Cook, AK; Linda Greigo, NM.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and son Michael Trusty.

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Funeral services will be held Monday, January 22, 2001 at 12 noon at the Murray 29th Ward Chapel, 6300 S. 700 W. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 S. Redwood Rd, and one hour prior to the services Monday at the church. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates.

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