Susan Marie Way, age 70 of North Platte, passed away April 25, 2018 at her home, which was full of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Sue was born January 10, 1948 in Olean, NY to Francis and Thelma (Gleason) Keech. She attended Bolivar Central High School in Ceres, NY. She married Ronald Allen Dennis November 25, 1965 in Ceres, NY. That union produced 2 daughters and 2 sons. She moved to North Platte, NE in 1985. After Ron’s passing in 1993, Sue finally met and married the love of her life, Michael Way of North Platte, March 24, 2006. He passed away in 2010. Both husbands were proud military veterans and are buried at Fort McPherson. Sue was a long time manager of the VFW Club and once owned the local restaurant “Eat-A-Bite” with Mike. She loved animals of all types; her last favorite “friend” was her dog Buddy. Sue was a cancer survivor known for her bandanas, and prior to succumbing to the second bout of cancer, Sue was known for donating her long beautiful hair to “Locks of Love”, and was featured in a front page article in the North Platte Telegraph on January 9, 2000.
Sue had a large caring family and extended family though her 2 marriages, including her daughter and BFF Ronda Whitmer, and Ronda’s husband Paul, the last member of the “3 Amigos”. Survivors also include sons Tim (Jessica) Dennis of Austin, TX and Daniel Wayne Dennis of Derby, NY. Pat Way of North Platte was not a son by blood, but in her heart he was a true son, and major supporter during her latest struggles; grandchildren include Eric Leland Dennis, Amber Gwynne, and Kayla Brinda all living in the North Platte area, Amanda Marie Dennis, Rauni-Nicholle Dennis, and Abbie Dennis of Colorado Springs, CO, and Alex and Jacob Dennis of Derby, NY. Sue also had 8 great-grandchildren and 1 happily on the way. Other special relations in the North Platte area include Sharon (Fermin) Hernandez and her extended family; Louie and Diane Herrick; Bob Mills; Mike Streweler; and all the gang at Kelsey’s Place.
She was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Thelma Keech; in-laws Paul and Marcella Dennis; daughter Dawn Marie Dennis; and both husbands Ron Dennis and Michael Way.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday April 30, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 p.m. Sunday April 29, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.