Susan ‘Susie’ Houston
Wed, 08/31/2016 - 7:49pm
News Staff
Susie passed away at her home in Silver Star, Mont. on Wednesday Aug. 3, 2016. A memorial service was held Aug. 8, 2016 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses in Twin Bridges, Mont. Susie spent most of her life here in the mountains of Colorado that she loved. She loved to hike, camp, walk and especially loved to look at the millions of stars in the sky over a campfire. She was the youngest of four children, born to Ed and Velma LeZotte. Since the early ‘50s the LeZotte clan were a regular fixture in Almont. Growing up around the Gunnison Valley, Susie had numerous jobs like helping out the Cranor's and Salisbury's at the store and cabins (now known as Three Rivers Resort), babysitting and when older working for REA in Crested Butte. She was known far and wide for her business, Almont Interiors, where she created spectacular window treatments and furnishings for upscale houses. After the passing of her first husband of 25 years, Marvin Keith, Susie went to work for WSC working at Ute Hall and then at the Aspinal-Wilson Center. Later, she met then married Jim Houston, owner of the BookWorm. Susie was known for her infectious laugh and a smile that filled the sky. She truly never met a stranger, only a friend she just got to know. Susan was a amazing wife, the terrific mother of two children, Colette (Joe) Doherty and Mark Keith, both of Gunnison. She had three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Susan and her husband Jim moved to Montana in 1996 wanting and finding new mountains and canyons to explore. Susie was a true lady—gracious, warm, loving, compassionate and fun. She always brought out the very best in people. She will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
