"Sue Davis was one of the smartest people I have known.I worked with her at LJC years ago.I learned so much from her and have spent time just laughing with her. My prayers to her family. "
In loving memory of
Susan Rae Davis
November 1, 1952 - February 20, 2014
Susan Rae Davis, 61, of Fort Dodge, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at her home in Fort Dodge. A visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, February 24, 2014 at the Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Fort Dodge.
She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Rae (Chad) Grove; grandsons, Ryan and Chase; her mother, Roberta Rae Ross; two sisters, Marcia (Gary) Dutcher and Sharon (Pat) Moore; three brothers, Clark and John Jones and Bill (Dixie) Grall; and many nieces and nephews. Sue is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Larson her father, Earl Larson and an aunt, Shirley Perry.
Susan "Sue" Rae Larson the daughter of, Earl and Roberta Rae (Kelly) Larson was born November 1, 1952 in Fort Dodge. Sue was raised in Fort Dodge and graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1970. She later graduated from La' James College of Hairstyling and was employed at La' James College of Hairstyling for 30 years. Sue was currently the manager at Cost Cutters Salon in Fort Dodge. She also enjoyed taking care of residents at the Bickford Cottage's Salon. Sue spent her leisure time enjoying her family and friends. She was also a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Tributes
"I think susan's sense of humor will be missed most of all;;;She challenged people to be their best, She was such a vibrant person and her passing is really a shock"
"For a great time, anytime, just be around Sue. She loved life, she loved people, she just loved. So sorry I did not get one more laugh with you precious girl."
"Sue Davis was my mentor when I was a young teacher in Fort Dodge back in 1981 and I considered her a friend since. She did some very kind things for me and I always appreciated her wit and the friendship that she showed to me. I loved her sense of humor and laugh. Sue was an inspiration and she will be missed. "
"I first met Sue at LJCC, I would go to tell her I needed to quit and she would give me pep talk and I'd stay then, I actually had to quit my mom had cancer when I would see her she would always speak kindly. Then my daughter-in-law enrolled and she took Ki under her arm and into her heart she was going to make someone outta ki and she did my son and ki had a baby and sue loved him and treated him like he was her nephew.that's when I knew sue and ki were BFF, and race was never an issue for sue,either never was from that point on.I love you sue will miss your beauty,your perfect hair, and how gentle and kind you were too everyone...see u on the other side pretty lady."
"Burt and family, So sorry for your loss. Susan was such a great person. We saw her often at the salon and will miss seeing her there. She was always fun to be around back in the old days with the band. "
"Sue will truly be missed. She was a great woman and a lot of fun to talk to. My son's preference at CC was always Sue! "
"Oh my I still can't believe this news. I enjoyed the more then 20 yrs that we spent while you made me look not so old over the years . I'm going to miss the bashing of your ex that we did a lot of over the years. I loved the way you always had a smile on your face and all the gossiping we would do. It was funny when we would talk about the "young ones" and all the times we would shake our heads and laugh while we talked about them only a few feet away from us. Heaven has truly gained an angel and I will miss you so much as I'm sure others will feel the same way. I can't even begin to think about finding a new hair stylist as I feel you were the best there was. God speed my friend I loved you and already miss you."
"Going to miss you sue you was such a frendly person and cut my husband hair. "
"I haven't seen Sue since she came to my sister ,Linda's benefit in 2001. It was good to chat and reminisce with her about the "old neighborhood" on Ave. N. West. She had an infectious laugh and huge smile. She will be greatly missed by all. I am sending my love to all of her family!! "
"Sue was a wonderful Woman. She will be deeply missed by many people."
"I met Sue through Tammy while I was volunteering for the shelter. Tammy was always a great person to work with and when I met Sue, I could certainly see where Tammy got her wonderful personality! Sue was as wonderful, caring and loving on the inside as she was on the outside and a great individual!!! Sue had a great big heart and it showed in so many ways whether it was helping her family, cutting a friends hair or just being a friend to say "Hi" to. I loved dropping by Cost Cutters just for a minute when she was there. We may never know why God took her like He did other than her life as we knew her was done and somehow maybe it will help to make us all stronger! My sympathies to the whole family on the loss of such a great person!!!"
"Sue was a great person. She cared about animals as much as people. She was an excellent hair stylist. "
"Sue was always so nice. I would make special trips to Fort Dodge just so she could cut my sons hair as she was the only he liked doing it. She always talked so highly and so proud of her grandsons. Know she will be missed greatly by so many people. Sorry for your loss. Heaven received a very special angel."
"while she was still at La ' James....i decided to cut my hair for the first time..so i told her i 'd like to try it short..so sue suggested we not tell the students..lol the gasp that was heard was soooo loud lol.. you will be missed , sue and always loved"
"Sue was such a great person!! Use to go visit her with my Friend which is Tammys late Aunt Phyllis! Tammy was just a little girl then. I am sure they are together in Heaven talking non stop as I write this!! RIP Sue, I will miss seeing you at Walmart!!"
"Sue always seemed to find the time to fit you in when you would come in. Always very friendly even you just was passing in the store, always a wave and a smile, things wont seem the same without her. My boys will miss seeing her. She will be a true angel!"
"Sue was a awesome person and friend she was a .. friendly person. Always had a smile on her face. Id stop in to walmart just to say hi to her. Ill never forget the time she let me take her hair thinning scissors home so I could thin my hair. I came back to her with a grocery sack half full of hair! She said OMG! What did you do! I said I thinned my hair... we laughed for hours over that. And was a joke every time she seen me ! I also had the pleasure of seeing her on hair days at Bickford. Cant believe this has happend! God Bless her family and prayers to them for closure! :( :( "
"I had the pleasure of our lives crossing for a brief but glorious time. I do cherish the words and the talks we had. You will be missed until we are able to meet again!"
"sue was a great person always happy always talkative very friendly she was a great hair dresser she is the only one that i would let do my hair my husband was the same way now he says he won't get a hair cut anymore because she is gone and styling and cutting hair in heave now we will really miss her our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this dificult time"
"Sue Davis is someone that is unforgettable. She possessed a work ethic that would make anyone feel the need to excel. She had a heart as big as the universe and ready to help at the drop of a hat. She was a professional and her work showed that thru the clientele that followed her at the salon. She loved her family, she loved her friends and she loved her employees. She was a like a mother to me, she gave me advice, she would comfort me, and she would tell me to get it together when I needed told to straighten up. I will never forget her laugh, her stories of so many crazy things she did, and her complaints of needing clip on bangs. What a woman she was. There is a hole left in my heart that only Sue could fill, but I also have so many many good memories to put in that spot. To the family, you are a blessed bunch to have lived with a woman like Sue, thank you for sharing her with us!"
"I have many fond memories of Sue. She was one of my instructors in beauty school,my salon manager, my salon mom, a friend, and my mentor. She watched me evolve as a stylist, person, and parent. Sue always had something to say and some of the best advise. I am not sure what I or many others will do with out her here. She was an inspiration to the cosmetology industry and many of us that are in it. Now she is a Legend. cosmetologist everywhere will tell their stories of how she touched their lives and was their inspiration! Sue will forever be mine, I constantly stop and ask my self "what would Sue do?" "
"To bad you couldn't have said good by in person, but we understand God had a better plan - you will always be remembered as a good Mother; Daughter; Grandma; Sister; Niece; Cousin and great Friend to so many. Our prayers goes out to everyone that ever knew you as we know you will be truly missed for a long long time. "