Susan Simonsen, 71, of Mission Viejo, died on October 29, 2022, in Mission Viejo, California.

She was born on July 10, 1951, to Charlene and Edward Sutton in Independence, Missouri.

She married Michael Simonsen on February 26, 1979 and they had two children, Walter Edward Simonsen, and Chrissy Simonsen McCann.

She worked as a paralegal, and retired in 2010.

She was an avid puzzle player, loved traveling, reading books, and attending football games.

Susan is survived by her husband, Michael Simonsen, children, Walter Edward Simonsen, Chrissy Simonsen McCann, and grandchildren, Zoey McCann, and Addison McCann.

Susan grew up with 7 siblings and her greatest hope was to outlive her siblings and parents, and she did it!