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Obituary: Susy Munson

Susy Munson
July 20, 2023

Died July 11, 2023

We are sad to announce that Susy Munson, née McFarlin, lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer on July 11, 2023, surrounded by family.

Susy moved to Ashland in 1993, where she raised her family and built a strong community of friends. Her memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, in Sisters, Oregon. To RSVP, please email [email protected].

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