Susan Lynn Martin (Taylor) was released from her ten-year battle with Alzheimer's disease on September 22nd, 2016. Susan was born to Marilyn June Huegli and Charles Wilson on October 26th 1952 at the Federal Center in Battle Creek. A graduate of Pennfield High School Susan was involved in drama and yearbook. Susan married Park Martin at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in July of 1975, together they lived in Michigan and West Virginia before settling in Colorado where their only daughter Mallory was born in 1986.
Susan loved the mountains, taking long walks, her dogs (Tink, Buff and Karl) and a good glass of red wine. Susan received her Associates Degree from Kellogg Community College and attended Central Michigan University before her career as a paralegal. Susan had a vivacious personality, infectious laugh and stunning green eyes. Susan is survived by her daughter Mallory Martin, her husband Keith Ferguson and their son Arthur Martin Ferguson. Susan is also survived by her mother Marilyn Taylor and her two younger sisters Charlene Sickinger (Wilson) and Jodie Burdette (Taylor).
A memorial service to celebrate Susan's life will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, officiated by Pastor Larry Gorlitz. Donations and gifts in remembrance of Susan can be made to the Area Agency on Aging, Region 2, 102 N. Main St., Brooklyn, Michigan 49230. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.