Susan E. Brown passed peacefully with her family surrounding her in the Cancer Unit of ST. Peters Hospital in Helena, MT on February 13, 2017.
Born to Joe B. and Mary Louise (Rose) Olguin on July 16, 1953 in La Veta, Colorado. She spent her younger childhood growing up between La Veta & Walsenburg, CO. Susan moved to Miles City, Montana when she was still in Middle School. Susan graduated from Custer County High school.
Susan married Clifford F. Brown on May 18, 1980, and thus welcomed the addition of Cliff’s two daughters, Cindy and Danielle.
Susan enjoyed driving semi-truck and creating small business adventures. In addition, Susan and Cliff started a carpet cleaning business and an advertising business. Susan worked as the office manager for a private physician in Miles City. Prior to retirement their last adventure was Brown’s Pilot Car Service.
Susan’s life was always full of adventures. She loved to socialize, cook, and have big family gatherings. Susan loved to smile and laugh. She was known to be a caretaker and had a knack for getting things accomplished.
Susan had been in Rosebud Health Care Nursing Home in Forsyth from 2013 thru 2015. Our family moved Susan from Eastern Montana over to Elk Horn Health and Rehab in Clancy, MT in June of 2015. In mid-2016 we moved Susan to Big Sky Health Care Center in Helena, MT. Our family is grateful to each of these facilities for their compassion and care.
Susan always had a strong faith in the Lord. She has a large family that loved her dearly.
Survivors include Husband, Clifford F. Brown of Miles City and East Helena, MT; Daughter, Cindy (Dean Morrow) Winkley of Helena, MT; Daughter, Danielle and Wayne Knutson of Billings, MT; Brother, Larry (Roseann) Olguin of Walsenburg, CO; Brother, David (Danette) Olguin of Miles City, MT; Sister, Dorothy Olguin of Miles City, MT; Brother, Russell Aragon of Colorado Springs, CO; a niece and two nephews, Grandchildren Tansen Winkley, Nicole Winkley, Bryan Winkley, and Lela Winkley. There are eight great grandchildren. Many special people that she has crossed paths in life.
Preceded in Death by her Father, Joe B. Olguin; Mother, Mary Louise (Rose) Olguin; Brother, Mike Griego; her Unborn Precious Baby.
Viewing will be at 5:00 p.m. with a vigil to begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. A funeral liturgy will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave with a graveside service to follow at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison. A reception will follow the graveside service in the social hall of the funeral home. Memorials in Susan’s name are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting: www.stjude.org. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Susan.
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Thursday February 16, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday February 17, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Graveside Service
Friday February 17, 2017
Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Fort Harrison, Montana
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Thursday February 16, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday February 17, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Graveside Service
Friday February 17, 2017
Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Fort Harrison, Montana
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Patti Crosby says
Sending condolences Cliff, so sorry! Hope you are doing good!
Bonnie Scott says
So sorry to hear this,cliff. I wish I could give you a big hug.
Lin Cory Koerper says
I knew susan from 8th grade in Miles City, through high school. She was a good friend. So Sorry to hear about her passing. She always had time to stop and say “hello” and she loved to visit. My prayers for her family.
Vern and Eileen Entzel says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Martha Crandall says
My sympathy
Denise Harvey says
Susan was always so kind to me. She will be missed.
Judy Taylor says
so sorry Cliff I will always remember her, we had a lot of laughs and she was a good friend.
Michelle Simpson says
I always enjoyed our visit which were few and far between. Rest in Peace my freind.
Laurie Lelm says
Cliff and family, So sorry for your loss. Susan will be missed.
Jonette Doeden says
I am sad to hear about your loss. She always had a story and a smile to share whenever our paths crossed. May God Bless you all.
Jonette Doeden
Sandy Anderson says
So sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed visiting with Sue. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Joan Leinwand says
Sending condolences. Mom, Margaret Hubbard, and Susan were roommates at RHCC.
Kendra Drane-kellogg says
So sorry to hear about this. Susan was such a big part of my childhood. I dearly loved spending time with her and Grandma Rose. She was very loved by all who knew her.
Dee Dee Kane says
Sorry for your loss. Susan was always a kind and friendly person. I hope you find peace and comfort in your memories of Susan.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
So, so sorry you have lost your precious wife, Cliff. I had no idea Suzie was even sick. We will miss that belly laugh, now won’t we! Take comfort in the many many memories
Kenneth Drane says
Sorry to hear of your loss Cliff and family Susan was such a dear person always willing to help any family or friends she will be so missed by all.we always enjoyed our time with her
Nancy Fillafer says
sorry for the loss. I’ve talked to Susan many times when I managed the Westwood and when she lived at the Valley Drive Court. She liked visiting with all her friends. She knew alot of people. My condolences to the family
John Clark says
Sorry to hear of your loss. You were a great couple.
Sharon Borla says
My sincere sympathy. Prayers for comfort.
Dannette Cremer says
So sorry for your loss. I’ve had many good visits with Susan over the years. I lost track of you once you left Miles City though. Prayers to all of Susan’s family
Roy & Arlene Pabolo and family says
Cliff & family, I am so sorry to hear of Susan’s passing..we had a good time playing Bingo at RHCC. We missed you all when you moved. Hope the last years were good ones for you both! RIP Susan.