Suzanne Davis

Suzanne “Sue” Davis, 67 of Grand Junction passed away September 12, 2019 at The Center at Foresight Rehabilitation. Sue was born to Albert and Margot Wright on August 26, 1952 in Boulder, CO. She married Roger Davis on May 21, 1977 in Grand Junction. Sue graduated from Fairview High School in Boulder, CO in 1970. She attended Mesa Junior College and graduated with an Associates Degree in Accounting in 1972. When Colorado Mesa University became a four-year college, she returned for her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and was a member of Mesa State Colleges’ first graduating class in 1976. Throughout her life, Sue was an accountant for various local businesses. She worked for Jim Dible Oil Company, Monument Oil Company, Community Hospital, and Home Loan State Bank where she retired from in December 2017. Sue believed in giving back to her community. She volunteered 15 years at Monument Little League, helped with the GJHS Booster Club and marching band when her children were in high school. Sue loved spending time at the family cabin in Woodland Park, CO. She and Roger enjoyed their yearly adventures to Mesquite, NV and Cripple Creek. Sue enjoyed being outside and loved to fish, hike, and snowshoe with her friends and family. She kept active and enjoyed working out with her friends at 970Muscle. Sue was an avid baseball and women’s basketball fan; her favorite teams were the Colorado Rockies, Tennessee Volunteers, and UCONN. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and traveled often to the Eastern Slope to the see them. When she was not on the go, Sue loved to read and work on puzzles. Sue had a heart of gold, was a willing listener to anyone who needed an ear, and offered advice only when asked. She had an amazing sense of humor and a signature laugh that will always be remembered by all who knew her. Sue is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Margot Wright. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Roger; son Danny (Camille) Davis, grandchildren Kylie, Tyler, and Garrett of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter Valerie (Chris) Manspeaker, grandchildren Brooke and Colton of Highlands Ranch, CO; and her sister Elizabeth (Jay) Reed, nephew Hamilton and niece Audrey all of Colorado. A memorial service will be held at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church on Tuesday September 24, 2019 at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Challenger Baseball, 3086 Bison Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81504.