Carol “Sue” Falkner
Carol “Sue” Falkner, a beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother “Oma” and great-grandmother, went home to Jesus surrounded by family on Dec. 19, 2020. She would have been 81 on Dec. 24.
She was born in Ventura, Calif., the daughter of John and Ethel McArdle, and grew up in California. She received an undergraduate degree in nutrition from Humboldt State, and in history from California State University Los Angeles, then earned a master’s from Chico State.
She taught school for several years in California. She married Ted Falkner on Aug. 20, 1960, in Arcata, California. He was with the U.S. Forest Service, and they lived in areas of California before coming to Alaska in 1981, living in Juneau, where Sue worked for Behrends Bank, then moving to Sitka where she worked first for First National Bank of Anchorage. She later was with Body World Gym, and for the past nearly 30 years has been at Abby’s Reflection Apparel and Quiltworks.
She was a member of Ocean Wave Quilt Guild, and Rainy Day Dollmakers.
First and foremost, Sue loved the Lord with all her heart. She liked to quilt, read and be outdoors, and enjoyed long walks with beloved friends and being in the company of family. She treasured her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sue loved life and brought joy to all who encountered her.
She belonged to the Sitka Christian Center.
Sue will be forever cherished and remembered by her husband Ted, of Sitka; children Marci (Jay) Williams of Seattle, Patty (Rod) Ady of Sitka, and Todd; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and sister Kathy Warner of Georgia.
Sue also will be missed by her nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
A celebration of her life will be held when the pandemic allows. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
