Susan Laesser

January 19, 1937 - October 21, 2021

Susan Laesser was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and the joy of our lives. Susan was born in Saginaw, Michigan on January 19, 1937 to Charles and Margaret Pabst. Susan married the love of her life, Kenneth Laesser, in June 1993. When they retired they moved to Monmouth, Oregon. Susan spent her retirement years travelling with her husband Ken and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, taking them on wonderful adventures, playing games, or just spending time talking and laughing. Susan loved dancing, music, literature, history, and the arts. Susan was a great believer in fitness, especially dance fitness, yoga, and walking. On October 21, 2021, Susan passed away peacefully at home under the care of her family and Serenity Hospice. Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Margaret; her sister, Janet Miller; and her son, Stephen Craiovan. Susan is survived by her husband, Kenneth Laesser; daughters Leslie Cole, Allison Heckenlaible, and Andrea Craiovan, step-son Dwight Laesser; grandchildren, Jeanette Murray, Elizabeth Wavra, Michael Murray, and Vincent Craiovan; and great-grandchildren Sara, Evelyn, Eleanor, Abigail and Riley. Susan is also survived by her nieces and nephews Heidi Miller-Raghaven, Maija Miller-Mass, and MacIan Miller. Susan will be remembered for her enduring love that she gave to her family and friends. A graveyard service will be held at Fir Crest Cemetery on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 2 pm.