Susan Valerie Herness was born September 29, 1951 in Culbertson, Montana and passed away in Presidio, Texas on March 6, 2020. She was the oldest of five daughters born to Plenny and Evelyn Herness and raised on the family farm south of Culbertson. Her hobbies as a kid were dressing up her sisters, doing their hair, and making them listen to various records from the “4 Seasons” to “Elvis”.

Sue attended middle school at Cherry Creek School until eventually heading to the “big” city of Culbertson for high school. There she participated in cheerleading, choir and was the princess at prom in 1968. Following high school, Sue attended Beauty College and was a hair stylist for over 30 years. Living in various towns, meeting lots of new clients that became lifelong friends.
Sue was a wonderful cook, baker and made the best coffee. When she was in Plentywood she did a Champagne Brunch at The Golden Wheel. She made fresh pastries and breads and everything else needed for a brunch. It was a huge success and people came from everywhere.

Sue had four beautiful children, Stefanie Dosch, Jeremy Timm, Tanner Smith and Chance Chandler. Mom always was a great cook and was never seen without a cup of coffee! She had an infectious laugh and made sure her children had a relationship with the Lord.

In her later years, Sue spent spreading God’s word to many people. Her faith was undeniable, she traveled to multiple states, meeting new friends and spreading her faith everywhere she went. Sue bought her hacienda near Joseph City, AZ and began to be self-sufficient. She raised a garden, chickens and goats, did her own fencing, put up solar panels and dug a water well. Sue helped many people who were sick or lost by praying for them and with them. There was always a sense of peace after spending time with her. She had her calling!

She is survived by her children, Stefanie (Dalton) Dosch, Jeremy (Jamie) Timm, Tanner (Heather) Smith, and Chance (Michelle) Chandler; grandchildren, Erica Aakre, Grace Timm, Sophia Timm, Emma Timm, Kanin Smith, Blythe Chandler, Rowyn Chandler and two more on the way; great grandchildren, Declan Nicholson and Asher Nicholson; sisters, Toni Pahl, Julie (Ted Williams) and Vicky Herness; nephews and nieces, Peter Pahl, Abby Sherman, Brent Meissel, Brenda Vershoot, James Meissel, Amy Hayden, Mike Meissel, Nick Williams and Dessie Peterson.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents; parents, Plenny and Evelyn Herness; sister, Faye Meissel; nephew, Joey Pahl and brother-in-law Art Pahl.