Suzanne DeCuypere

Suzanne “Sue” Blanche (Kellay) DeCuypere of Vicksburg, age 54, died on Monday, August 6, 2012 of breast cancer. She was born October 28, 1957 in Timmins, Ontario Canada to Cash and Ellen Kellay. Sue graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School in 1975. She attended some college while securing work at the former UpJohn Company / Pharmacia now Pfizer, for twenty–four years as an executive assistant. She married Wesley DeCuypere of Galesburg on December 16, 1989. Together they had three children Shae, Tess and Tucker. Sue was an excellent cook and gardener. She also enjoyed spending her time reading, playing with her animals and just having fun. Many wonderful memories were made while vacationing in Manistique on their family’s property. Sue loved spending time with her many friends, but most of all she cherished her family and church. In her free time she had volunteered at the Deacons Conference as well as Faith Assembly's New Level Sports Program.

SURVIVORS

Sue is survived by her husband Wes; daughters Shae (Michel) Vandenbosch and Tess DeCuypere, son Tucker DeCuypere; grandson Chase Vandenbosch; mother Ellen (Dave) Elderidge; sister Joy (Marvin) Cook; mother-in-law Patty DeCuypere; and her many pets. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, father Cash Kellay, and father-in-law Wesley DeCuypere.

SERVICE

A memorial to commemorate Sue’s life will take place Monday August 13, 2012, at 12:00 pm at the Pentecostal Faith Assembly Christian Fellowship Church, located at 400 West Michigan Avenue in Battle Creek. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service. A luncheon will follow at the church. A private burial committal will be held at a later date. Contributions in Sue’s name can be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure (ww5.komen.org).

Clock Funeral Home & Phoenix Cremation Authority-Muskegon