Susan Melissa Creighton, 63

Susan Melissa Creighton, 63, our dear mother, wife and friend sadly passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Susan was born on August 9, 1958, in Albany, Oregon, to Virgil and Vera Baker. Susan married Dennis Creighton on June 22, 1976, in Albany. They made their home in Wasilla, Alaska, before moving to Sandpoint in 2002. She worked at Schweitzer Mountain Resort, both in payroll and at the “Outback.”

She was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community in Sandpoint.

Her first love was her four children and 14 grandchildren. Her favorite hobby was quilting. She loved to ski, golf, ride her bike, and walk on the beach on the Oregon coast.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis Creighton of Sandpoint; two daughters, Jennifer (Shawn) Patterson of Airway Heights, Washington, and Stefanie (Alex) Williams of Walla Walla, Washington; two sons, Casey (Jessica) Creighton of Dillon, Montana, and Cory (Alyssa) Creighton of Dillon; 14 grandchildren; her father, Virgil Baker of Albany, Oregon; one sister, Shari Blount; and two brothers, Joe and Kevin Baker.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Vera Baker; and one brother, David Baker.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the Lakeview Funeral Home, 301 Olive Ave., Sandpoint. There will be a meet-and-greet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge, 30196 Highway 200, Ponderay, Idaho.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Sue’s online memorial www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her guest book.