She was born Jan. 31, 1913, to Ingrid and Paul Crum. Susan grew up in Scobey, Mont., graduated from high school in 1931 and then worked in such varied jobs as a legal secretary, bank teller and dance instructor at an Arthur Murray studio. She married Morris Wold in 1941, living in Plains, Mont., before he was drafted into World War II. After the war, they moved to Billings, Mont., where they settled to raise three daughters.

During her years as a wife and mother, Susan created a warm, inviting home. She served on Episcopal Church altar guilds, supported Republican Party politics, played bridge, golfed and painted with oils. During the 1960s she served as President of the Yellowstone County Republican Women's Club and ran for political office.

In 1979, after Morris' retirement, they moved to McMinnville, Ore., traveling, golfing and playing bridge with their many close friends, whom they regarded as family. Susan moved to Sitka to live with daughter Barbara in 1996 and then on to Homer to live near daughter Nancy in 1999.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ingrid Crum; three brothers, Stephen Crum Bixby, Taylor and Paul Crum; and two sisters, Irma Bixby Lange and Elizabeth Grace Shields. Her husband, Morris, died in August, 1990.

Susan is survived by three daughters, Barbara Rocheleau of Sitka; Nancy Vait and husband, Leo, of Homer; and Stephanie Hadler of Denmark. She also has 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Her family said, "Our beautiful Mom and Gammy Susan will best be remembered for her wit, wisdom, creativity, classic elegance, shared news clippings, silly sense of humor, strength of political convictions, religious faith and inclusive love of family and friends — but let's not forget the dictionary and chocolate. She will be loved, missed, and remembered."

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Homer, Box 4174, Homer, AK 99603, or any Alzheimer's Association.

Arrangements were made by the Homer Funeral Home.