Marian "Suzy" Cravens
Marian Earle "Suzy" Cravens, beloved wife, mother, grandmother,
great grandmother, aunt, and dear friend to many, peacefully
completed her circle of life on Sunday, March 14, 2010, in
Shoreline, WA. Suzy was born May 6, 1924, in Arkansas, and moved
to Oakdale, Louisiana as an infant where she grew up.
She eloped three days after turning 18 to marry Armon I.
Cravens, the dashing young cavalryman she met at the "five &
dime" store where she worked, and their marriage continued nearly
68 years to her passing. Suzy raised her family with the utmost
love and generosity and made it her personal challenge to bring her
children up in an environment free of the poverty and prejudices
that surrounded her own childhood.
Suzy reared her family in the San Fernando Valley of California,
and after her sons left the nest she moved to Stockton, CA, where
she and Armon enjoyed many years of houseboating on the Sacramento
Delta. Suzy's great love of meeting and socializing with people
enriched the lives of all who met her with her warm and open
hearted friendship.
When they needed greater assistance, Suzy and Armon moved to
Seattle, WA, to be in the care of their first son Armon and his
generous wife Carol, who made mom's and dad's lives comfortable and
dignified. The family extends grateful thanks to all the wonderful
care providers who helped mom, and, like us, came to love her.

Suzy is survived by her husband Armon, and sons Armon Craig
Cravens, Seattle WA, Alan Gregory Wonderwheel, Santa Rosa, CA, and
Arlen Patrick Cravens, Redding CA, and their wives, and many
grandchildren and great grandchildren. The day before her passing
she met and fondly caressed her newest great grandson, 3-week old
Armon Daschiell LaMotte.
At Suzy's request there will be no funeral service. In the
future after Armon's passing, a memorial will be held in the
Stockton area when her and Armon's ashes will be released together
into the waters they loved. Please contact the family if you want
to be notified of the memorial plans.

Marian Earle "Suzy" Cravens