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Susan Kathleen Crim

Susan Morgan Crim,71, of Deer Park, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of July 2, 2022.

Susan was born on 09/01/1950 to Gerald Morgan and Barbara Arant in Yukiah, California. She graduated from High School in Chugiak, AK in 1968. 

She worked a number of jobs including waitressing and insurance. She assisted Ronald Reagan with his insurance needs when he was purchasing some property! Her true passion was thrifting. She owned and operated Susan’s Second Hand in Deer Park for over 25 years!

She had 3 children. Zane, Crystal and Rachel. 

Throughout her life, she gave love unselfishly and helped anyone she could. 

In 2015, Susan retired and spent her time fishing and being around family. 

Susan was predeceased by her son Zane Gorsline and her mother, Barbara Arant. She is survived by her father Gerald Morgan, her husband Jim Richards, her daughter Crystal Trammell and her daughter Rachel Achurra.

Services will be held at Open Door Church on July 23rd at 2pm. Community members are welcome. Susan loved tye dye so come dressed in color!

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