Susan J. (Jensen) Vasquez age 67 of East Lake, Michigan, died unexpectedly at the home of her daughter, Missy Vasquez, in Manistee on Thursday evening, July 6, 2017. Sue was born on July 7, 1949 in Manistee, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Lawrence "Duke" and Jane M. (Carlson) Jensen. She was a graduate of Manistee High School with the Class of 1967. Sue married the love of her life, Eulogio "Al" Vasquez on October 25, 1974 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Manistee.

Sue was an active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Manistee and served on the church council for several years. She had also served as a board member on the Eastlake Village Council. Sue and her husband, Al, were prior members of the Manistee Community Band, which was something that they enjoyed doing together.

Sue worked as a bank teller for several years. She was also an incredible homemaker. Sue enjoyed taking care of people. She was known to be "everybody's mom". She was known for her cooking, especially her homemade chicken noodle soup, which could cure any cold. Quilting was one of her favorite hobbies and she enjoyed making quilts for her loved ones. Another of her favorite hobbies was going to bingo with her best friend, Dawn Kramer. Known to many was Sue's love for Willie Nelson and music. She loved watching her husband play with the Scottville Clown band. Other hobbies of Sue's included scrap booking, collecting pearls, and watching the Tigers.

Family was everything to Sue. She leaves behind a family that she loved very much. Sue is survived by her husband of 42 years, Eulogio "Al" Vasquez of Eastlake, daughter Amanda (Vasquez) Mikula of Stronach and her two sons, Blake and Trevor; daughter Melissa Vasquez of Manistee; daughter Jessica (Vasquez) Braswell, her husband Jason of Wake Forest, North Carolina, and their three children Annabelle, Jaxon, and Ariel; daughter Wendy (Whidden) Deveau and her husband Dave of Nashua, New Hampshire and their two sons, Matthew and Ryan; one son Jack Whidden of Frankfort; brother Dan Jensen and his wife Gail of Penn Y, New York. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her. Last but certainly not least, she leaves behind her beloved furbabies – Daisy, Sophie, Lucy and Cheech, and grandfurbaby – Charlie.  Sue was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence "Larry" Jensen and Steven Jensen.

According to Sue's wishes, cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Manistee with Reverend Kevin McClain officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday morning one hour prior to the memorial service. A luncheon and time of fellowship will be held at the Church Fellowship Hall immediately following Sue's memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Sue's name to the Manistee Community Track Project. Checks can be sent in c/o Manistee County Community Foundation, 395 Third Street, Manistee, MI 49660. She very much enjoyed watching her grandsons run and was looking forward to seeing them participate on the new track.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.