Sue Harter

Send Flowers Sue Cathrine Harter October 27, 1953 - September 15, 2017 Sue Cathrine Harter joined Our Lord and loved ones in heaven on September 15, 2017, at the age of 63 while in her home in Nebraska. She was born on October 27, 1953 in Hoxie, KS to Harold and Eleanor (Krannawitter) Kennedy. Sue graduated from Hoxie High School in 1971 and from Colby Community College in 1973 with an associates degree in business. She married the love of her life, Lowell Harter, on June 1, 1973. They briefly lived in Hays, KS before returning to Colby where they raised their eight children. Together, they spent her final years at “Sue's Place”, a home built by her husband and sons near Lake McConaughy, NE. Above all else, Sue always devoted her life to the Lord. She was also a dedicated member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and an active member of the Holy Family Circle, school and parish councils. She enjoyed volunteering her time with any activities her children were involved in. Later in life, Sue enjoyed keeping up with friends and spending time with her family. Sue's grandchildren always brought her joy and that joy was felt by all those around her. Sue is preceded in death by her parents, her father- and mother-in-law Clarence and Doris Harter; sister-in-law Jane Schroeder; and two grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 44 years; daughter and husband Lori and Gabe Stanley of Colby; son and wife Andy and Michelle of Kearney, NE; son and wife Lance and LeAnn of Kearney NE; daughter and husband Shannon and Brad Fikan of Colby; son and wife Nate and Diane of Colby; son Brett of Ogallala, NE; son Jeremy of Overland Park; daughter and husband Katera and Bailey Kemp of Winona; 19 grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings and spouses, Max and Deanna Kennedy of Hoxie; David and Bonnie Kennedy of Mulvane; Dan and Nancy Kennedy of Edmond, OK; Jan and Sean Dolan of Sedalia, CO; brother-in-law Vic Schroeder of Salina; sister-in-law and husband Sherida and Marvin Ribordy of Rapid City, SD; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held September 19, 2017 at 10:30am at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby. Memorials in her name can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic School and Heartland Christian School in Colby.