Eddie Sue Elespuru, age 90 years young, passed away January 9, 2021. She was born December 13, 1930 in Lubbock, Texas to Thomas Edward and Lois Meeks, who preceded her in death. She was married to the love of her life Alejandro “Alec” for 49 years.
Sue was an amazing woman, daughter, sister, wife, homemaker, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. She shared her wisdom and insight as she inspired, guided, taught, and loved everyone that came into her life. Sue was brilliant writer, a poet, a story teller and also an inspirational artist too.
Sue is survived her two daughters, Valerie Cooper and Victoria Goodrich, and surrogate son Steve Redding, and is call “NaNa” by five grandchildren, Travis Damon and wife Jennifer, Heather Damon, Brandon Daniel, Jonahs Goodrich, and Gabrielle Riggell and seven great grandchildren. Dorothy Luza, her precious sister, confidant, and best friend preceded her in death. She has six loving and caring nieces and nephews, Alicia Meyers, Tom Luza, Becky Shannonhouse, Gloria Luza, Chris Luza and Monica Rostykus, who preceded her in death.
Sue was an avid reader of books, sometimes having 10-15 non-fiction books next to her living room chair. She was dedicated and lived her life for her family, enjoying Sunday dinners, birthdays, holidays, picnics and creating real-life looking Halloween monsters, made of chicken wire, newspapers, old clothes and scary masks! Sue and family made the newspaper and television stations for 10 years. Sue loved all animals, with a 14 year old dog named Dolly, who was her constant companion at her side. Dolly was so sweet and loving and they had a very special relationship. Sue never lost her sense of humor, feistiness, practical jokes and independent spirit that has made her special to all of us.
Our loving gratitude to Lu Kinsella, a dear friend who provided Mother with tender loving care for the last three years of her life. Our special thanks to Barbara Baay, Mother’s daily companion, whose kindhearted attention to her dog Dolly and gracious compassionate care was very much appreciated. Our deepest thankfulness to her grandson Brandon, whose constant loving care, provided Mother with a sense of security, loyalty, faithfulness, and everlasting devotion.
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