Suszan Cadwell

Suszan Gail Cadwell, 54, a resident of Gooding, Idaho, passed away January 6, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born May 6,1970 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of Revelin LaVie and Mark Cadwell.

The Family moved several times with the U.S. Navy, they spent many years in Columbus, Ohio, before settling in Whitefish, Montana, where she graduated high school. She attended MacMurray College where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education. She later earned her master’s degree.

Suszan began working at the ISDB in 1992 where she taught many grade levels in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Department. She was a Nationally Certified American Sign Language Interpreter and had a true gift for signing. She served as principal for the Elementary Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Special Needs Department for the last 8 years. Additionally, she held several positions on the IESDB Foundation Board for 9 years and was the leader of mini grants for the state of Idaho.

Suszan was a valued member and friend of New Life Community Church. She was the first Director of Family Ministries at New Life, which she served 3 years. She positively influenced many kids in this role. She served on the Pastoral Succession Team as well as the Worship and Design Team. She had a true passion for worship and could be found in the second row every Sunday morning singing praises lifting her hands to Jesus.

Suszan was truly one of a kind, touching the lives of everyone she met. She radiated joy, compassion and love. She loved her family fiercely. Though she will be terribly missed, her lasting impact on her family, friends and community will never be forgotten.

She is survived by her mother- Revelin LaVie (David) and father- Mark Cadwell and significant other Pete Jones; two sons - Lucas (Rachel) Reed and Colton (Tana) Reed, both of Gooding, Idaho; one daughter - Clarissa (Andrew Sapien) Reed of Filer, Idaho; eight grandchildren - Maisee, RaeLeigh, Daxton, Jackson, Rylee Jo, Merrick, Cade and Ridge.

She is preceded in death by her step father - Ken Bingham.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at New Life Community Church, located at 800 West Main Street, Wendell, Idaho.

Memorial contributions may be made to the IESDB Foundation or New Life Community Church.    

Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

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