Susan Marie (Kerns) Steeby, 66, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 30 after a long battle with cancer.
Susan was born to Darrell and Eleanor Kerns on November 27, 1956. She lived her whole life in St. Joseph. She was a graduate of Central High School ('75) and Missouri Western State College ('77).
She prided herself on being an accomplished CPA, working for McCormick Distilling Company, Missouri Western, several CPA firms, and later in her own firm.
She married Caryl Steeby on October 15, 1977 and raised their three children in St. Joseph. She loved being involved in all of their activities. After her children were grown, she enjoyed volunteering in the community. She served with hospice, InterServ, the Special Citizens Recreation Club, the American Red Cross, and on the Kerns-Freeman Cemetery board. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Susan loved to travel and had cruised all over the world. She enjoyed scuba diving, shopping, and her time in an investment club.
Susan's most favorite past time, however, was spending time with her 9 grandchildren. She loved spoiling them with gifts, taking them on trips, and watching them do their activities.
She is survived by her husband Caryl, children Laura (Radley) Robins, Brenda (Jeff) Johnson, and David (Sarah) Steeby, and nine grandchildren.
A celebration of life is planned for 2:00 P.M. Saturday October 7th, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,7 N Carriage Dr, St Joseph, MO 64506.
