Sue E. Harwood

Sue E. Harwood, 64, of Climax died at her residence (of natural causes) on Sunday, April 21, 2013.

She was born November 25, 1948 in Battle Creek, Michigan to William E. and Charlene M. (McCann) Harwood. Sue was a 1966 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central. After high school, she was employed downtown with an insurance company. She then lived and worked in Alexandria, VA; and later lived in Kalamazoo and worked for P&G Insurance Company until they sold out. She was currently the secretary / office manager at Circle West Realty Company, where she worked the past eight years.

Surviving are three sisters, her twin sister, Karen A. (William) Bissett of Kissimmee, FL, Cynthia L. Clayman of Cortland, NY, Debra J. (Gerald) Mueller of Battle Creek; two brothers, William E. (Bonnie) Harwood, Jr. of Carlisle, PA, David J. Harwood of Climax, MI; numerous nieces and nephews and their families and her three cats. Sue was preceded in death by her parents.

Sue was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church. She did perpetual adoration 6:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesdays in Seton Center Chapel. Sue enjoyed traveling, reading, art and history, especially about shipwrecks and ancient cultures. She loved Northern Michigan, Lake Superior and watching the boats go through the Sault Ste. Marie Locks. She was an avid supporter of animal welfare.

Friends may call 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home.
A Memorial Mass will be officiated by Rev. John D. Fleckenstein 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013, at St. Philip Catholic Church, 92 Capital Avenue N.E., Battle Creek, MI 49017.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of South Central Michigan, 2500 Watkins Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015, Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, UT 84741-5000 or Alley Cats Allies, 7920 Norfolk Avenue, Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20814-2526 . Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.