Susan Marie Schanno

Apr. 29, 1950 - Feb. 1, 2021

BURLEY – Susan Marie Schanno, a 70-year-old Burley resident, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, February 1, 2021, at Highland Estates Assisted Living in Burley, Idaho, of natural causes.

Susan was born on April 29, 1950, in North Bend, Oregon, to Elmer Solmon and Sarah (Sally) (Landles) Solmon. Susan graduated from Marshfield High School in 1968. She worked various jobs throughout her working life: Taco Bell, Winchell's Donuts, JCPenney's and Comp-U-Talk. Susan married Richard Lee LaSanke on July 22, 1967. They welcomed a daughter, Tamisha, into the world in 1969. They divorced in June of 1976. Susan married Fred Schanno on November 26, 1976, in Reno, Nevada. They welcomed a daughter, April, into the world in 1977, and then welcomed a second daughter, Sarah, into the world in 1979.

Susan loved God and loved being in Church worshiping Him through singing of the old hymns out of a hymnal. Now she is worshiping Him in person. Susan also loved to cook and prepare large meals for family and friend gatherings. She loved camping with family and friends. Growing up she would camp with her dad, mom, and siblings at Daphne Grove making lasting memories. She and Fred carried on that tradition with their children, creating many more precious memories. One of Susan's greatest passions was genealogy. She loved researching her side of the family as well as Fred's side of the family history. She was able to complete quite a lot of history. She even once ventured to Scotland for her research. Susan will be greatly missed by all her family and friends whose lives were truly blessed by such a wonderful woman. She is loved by many.

Susan is survived by her son, Rick Schanno of North Bend Oregon; daughter, Tina Cripe and her husband, Jeff, of Central Point, Oregon; daughter, Tamisha Schrunk of Turner, Oregon; daughter, April Towles and her husband, Carl, of Salem, Oregon; daughter, Sarah Knight and her husband, Gary, of Burley, Idaho; son, Charles Schanno of Portland, Oregon; stepson, Wesley Isakson of Roseburg, Oregon; sisters, Judy Jones of Ellensburg, Washington, Marilyn Wilhite of Hauser, Oregon; brother, Jeff Solmon of Beaverton, Oregon; grandchildren, Chris Romero of Central Point, Oregon, Briana Romero of San Diego, California, Cody Schrunk of Spokane, Washington, Alec Clarke Schanno of North Bend, Oregon, Kc Schanno and Alyssa Schanno of Gresham, Oregon, Kaitlynne Baker, Joseph Knight, and Lillie Knight, all of Burley, Idaho, Danielle Cripe of Central Point, Oregon, and Devlin Schanno of Bundaberg, Australia; great-grandchildren, Jaxon Romero, Rayna and Kayden Willard, and Zarian Schrunk; a great-granddaughter expected soon to Ben and Kaitlynne Baker; and many much-loved nieces and nephews.

Susan was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Schanno; her parents, Elmer and Sarah (Sally) Solmon; son-in-law, John Schrunk; and granddaughters, Jessica and Julie Cripe, and Marissa Knight.

A memorial service to celebrate Susan’s life is still to be determined. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, her children will be planning a small memorial service at a time yet to be determined. Private cremation rites were held at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home in Burley, Idaho.