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Carol Sue Sheen

Dec. 10, 1929 - Apr. 2, 2023

Date of Service: Apr. 10, 2023

PAUL – Carol Sue Price Sheen, age 93, Paul, Idaho, died April 2, 2023, of age-related, natural causes, in Burley, Idaho.

Sue was born December 10, 1929, in Oakley, Idaho, the third daughter of Horace Eugene Price and Lucia Clare Hunter. She attended Miller Elementary, Burley Jr. High, and graduated from Burley High School.

She married Max L. Sheen May 2, 1947, in Pocatello, Idaho, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple.

After living in Kimberly, Hansen, and Hazelton, the family moved to the Emerson area in 1963. She also lived with her family in Germany for six months and lived in Texas for three years. She valued hard work and did so all her life. Aside from her other work and family endeavors, she spent 20-25 years working for “Ma Bell” (AT&T) in Burley.

She was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved her family, working with her hands, her grandchildren and her dogs, and living in Idaho.

She is survived by three sons, David (Barbara) of Fort Collins, Colorado, Richard (Donna) of Sachse, Texas, and Max Sheen Jr. of Paul; eight grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her son, Scott; her parents, two sisters, and two brothers. She is the last survivor of her four siblings and their spouses and her husband’s 13 siblings and their spouses.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 10, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Emerson 1st Ward, located at 127 South 950 West, of Paul, with Bishop Kent Chandler officiating. Family and friends will be received at the Church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Paul Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Lindsay and others from Highland Estates who helped watch over and take care of Mother.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial contribution be made to a charity of your choice.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/ficdrhBhmGk.

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From J. Renae Higley:

I enjoyed working with Sue when she was the ward drama director. she was always laughing and had a good spirit about her. I admired and loved her as a friend.

From maria :

I'm thinking of you Max!!!! maria avila

From Udeangail Tappan:

So sorry to see this. My memory of Aunt Sue is of a very sweet person. She and uncle Max were so special to Glenda. They were neighbors in Hazelton and Glenda learned a lot from her about raising her family. We will have a lot of good memories about them. Love you Max.

From Ken (Lynn) Thompson.:

I have many fond memories of aunt Sue and uncle Max. I’m sure she will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.

From Stephani:

So sorry to hear of this. Your mom was the nicest lady and always checked in on my mom when she was sick. She was the best. I remember goin to church with grandma Uscola and Aunt Sue was always there and she always asked if we' like to come after church for tea and cookies. And I would ride my pony over there just to say hi. She and uncle max always welcomed us love n prayers Stephanie Uscola n Family

From Kevin and Johanna Anderson:

Knowing Max and Sue was a delight! They were so much fun and both had a great sense of humor. Condolences to the Sheen family.

From Arb:

Sorry to hear about your Moms passing. It makes life very different without them here.

From David Hansen:

Being neighbors to the Sheen family brings fond memories to me. I always felt welcome in their home and Sue was a big part of that. I’ll be forever grateful for that the Sheen family has been and continues to be part of my life.

From Diana Warburton:

Max, so sorry to hear about your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

From Reed Nelson:

Raising 4 Sheen boys was a job for the mightiest of women. Sue was smart, kind, and wise. Her faith in the Savior will influence her posterity throughout eternity. I consider her a cherished friend and example.

From Tricia Jolley Ellis:

Aunt Sue was the best I remember when Julie Anne I would walk to primary from Miller School we would stop in at aunt Sue’s work and say hello. It was so fun, and she always had some kind of candy that she would give us. I loved holidays that we spent together. The picture in her obituary makes me realize how much she looks like our mother. What a reunion is going on, right

From Michelle Andersen:

I'm sure sorry to see your sweet Mom has passed away. My prayers are with you and your family.

From Reed Jolley:

Aunt Sue was my favorite aunt and such a good sister to my mom!

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