Sue Bearss Capling, 81, of Bad Axe, passed away on July 20, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City, Michigan.

She was born in Birmingham, Michigan on April 26, 1940 to the late Mark and Elna (Swayze) Bearss.

Sue married the love of her life, Peter Burns Capling on December 29, 1962 at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak, Michigan.  They were married for 58 years and raised four children together.

She was a nurse for many years; first at Huron County Medical Care Facility then to Huron Memorial Hospital then went on to hospice and home care.  Sue enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, spending time at Clear Lake, Michigan at her cottage and refinishing wood work.

Sue is survived by her husband, Peter Burns Capling of Bad Axe; her children: Megan Capling (significant other, Dean Deering) of Bad Axe, Peter Burns Capling II of Manchester, Todd Capling of Bad Axe and Kristen Capling (husband, Naeem Haider) of Holland; her grandchildren: Kelsey Capling, Kali Capling, Kyle Capling, Sean Capling, Kora Capling, Morgan Capling, Kamran Haider, Amira Haider and Soriah Haider; three great-grandsons: Orion Fibranz, Preston Capling and Parker Capling.  She is also survived by her siblings: Mark (Charlotte) Bearss and Nancy Kelley.  Her beloved dog, Cindy, will also miss her greatly.

She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Bill Kelly.

Per Sue's wishes, cremation will take place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan.  A private memorial service will be held with burial at Colfax Township Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be offered to: FIRST Foundation (Ichthyosis and related skin types) PO Box 1067, Lansdale PA  19446; 1-800-545-3286

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