Susan Marie Picard

 Susan was born on December 14, 1959, in Spokane to Leonel and Mamie Picard. She passed on June 9th, 2019 from early onset Alzheimer’s,at 59.  She attended Balboa, Salk and graduated from Shadle Park in 1978. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Intercollegiate School of Nursing.  Susan was a loving and caring nurse to her many patients for over 20 years.  Before she became ill, her yard was an envy to see.  She could grow anything and knew what to plant where. Susan loved horses and was an accomplished rider at a young age. Susan is survived by her son, Michael; sister, Linda Sprague; brother, Brad Picard; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and sister, Kathy Miller. Her cat, Kandi was her constant companion.  Susan was preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Picard (2005); mother and father, Mamie (2010) and Leonel (2013) Picard; grandparents, Lillian (1981) and John (1983) Stach. Susan will be deeply and dearly missed by her son, who had the honor to be with her when she passed, along with her sister, niece and nephew.  No service is planned at this time.