Susan A. Harris

Susan A. Harris, 77, a resident of Boise, passed away July 16, 2025, in Boise.

Susan was born in 1947 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Charles and Ann Roser. She grew up in Nebraska and Colorado, where she met her husband Tom, a newly graduated veterinarian, while she was working at a restaurant in Rocky Ford. They married in December 1969 and in 1970 the couple moved to Fremont, California, where Tom began a career as a meat and poultry inspector. They resided there for 11 years, raising two daughters, and were active with the Lutheran Church. In 1981, the family moved to Gooding, Idaho, where Susan began working for the Bureau of Land Management at the Shoshone District office. Still active Lutherans, they attended church retreats at Camp Perkins in the Sawtooth Mountains. The family moved to Boise in 1986, where she continued working with the BLM.

Susan and Tom traveled extensively in the US and abroad in their retirement and spent many winters with a community in South Padre Island, Texas. An avid gardener, her poppies bloomed in late May each year and were enjoyed by all. She had many pets over the years and loved walking with her dogs, concluding with two sets of Scottish Terriers (Maggie and McGregor followed by Angus and Skye, both littermates and all of whom preceded her in death).

Susan managed Type 1 Diabetes starting in her 30s, but did remarkably well with the condition. Advancing dementia in recent years contributed to her decline.

She is survived by her husband Tom of Boise, her daughter Crystal (Amy) of San Diego, California, her daughter Megan of Boise and granddaughter Charlie of San Diego. She is preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Phil Menges, sister, Linda Roser, and nephew, Douglas Roser.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial services.

In lieu of flowers, your thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.