Suzan Jeanette Andrew

Suzan Jeanette Andrew, age 84, passed away on July 11, 2025 at her Colville, Wash., home. Suzan was born on October 22 1940 in Bell, Calif., the daughter of John Bernard and Vera Jesse (Spurgeon) Sholander.

She began her formative years in the Los Angeles, Calif., area where she attended St. Michael’s Catholic School. Her family moved to Washington as Suzan began her junior high education. She attended North Jr. High School in Everett and the Fairhaven Jr. High in Bellingham.  Her high school education was in Seattle, Wash. Suzan moved often as she worked and raised her family. She resided in communities within Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire, California and Washington.  In the early 1970s, Suzan entered the U.S. Army and then served in the U.S. Army Reserve for over 10 years. On June 22, 1980, she married the love of her life, Donald James Andrew in Seattle. Wash. She was honorably discharged as a Staff Sgt. in December of 1982 and resided in the Seattle area until they moved to Colville in 2002. Donald preceded Suzan in death on Dec. 6, 2019 and she has resided in Colville since that time.

Suzan enjoyed spending time outside hunting, fishing and rock hounding. When Suzan found a moment of free time inside, she would pick up a book, crossword, her bible. or watch television.  She also devoted her time to crocheting scarves and hats for those in need. Suzan and Don bowled for many years for fun and took home many trophies in their league bowling days. She was a kind soul that only looked for the best in every person and every situation. “The best” were words used to describe her in every way: the best mom, the best second mom, the best aunt, the best person anyone could ever meet. Simply put, she was the most positive person on the planet. She made holidays extra special, especially the 4th of July and Easter. Suzan was a person of great devotion to her Catholic faith.

She was involved with many organizations over the years. The local organizations included the Gleener’s Club, Mount Carmel Hospital Volunteers and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Funeral Luncheon committee.

Suzan was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her brother, John Sholander and her sister, Theresa Bognar.

She is survived by her son, Dennis Pereira (Miriam) of Barrington, NH; seven grandchildren,12 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, her dearest friends, Dee and Darrell Hanvold and a host of extended family and friends.

The Funeral Mass for Suzan J. Andrew will begin at noon, Wednesday, July 23, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Colville. Suzan will be laid to rest with her husband, Donald, at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, WA.  Memorial contributions may be given to the Colville Food Bank. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.