Susan Ann Hardy

Susan Ann Hardy "Susie" of Cheyenne died May 21, 2022 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was born June 15, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska to Raymond and Donna Hartigan and moved to Cheyenne with her family in 1966. She graduated from Cheyenne East High School in 1970. Susie worked for Laramie County School District #1 as a secretary and then in Special Education. She also worked with children who had behavioral issues. She made numerous friends from work, and the school kids loved her. They would always go to talk to Mrs. Hardy because she was “so cool” and just understood. She married the love of her life, Nal Hardy in 1970 and they have lived in Cheyenne since then.
Susie was a wonderful Daughter, Wife, Sister, Mom, Nana and Friend, and was always putting others' needs first. She loved her children and grandchildren something fierce. She was at all their events and was their biggest cheerleader. One of her favorite quotes while the kids were playing baseball/softball was “Hail Mary full of grace, hit that ball and get on base.” She would then make the sign of the cross. She had many of these made-up quotes. Other hobbies included shopping, singing and talking. She would spend hours on the phone talking with her family and friends. Her favorite place to shop was at “Walmart” and wherever someone would take her.
Susie was a fighter. She suffered many illnesses throughout her adult life but that didn’t stop her. Even when sick she kept her sense of humor and was loved by everyone who knew her. She was a cat with nine lives and just when you thought she couldn’t fight anymore, she would pull through and keep on going. Susie will be greatly missed by all, but she is now at peace with the Lord with no more pain and suffering. She is free of illness and can now walk and do all the things she loved doing.
She is survived by husband, Nal Hardy; daughter, Tracy Christensen (Scott); son, Shane Hardy (Hillary); grandkids, Drew Nielsen, Aleczander, Alyvia, and Athaniel Hardy, James Christensen, Nicki Montoya (Adrian); great grandson, Braxton Montoya; sisters, Jeanie Pelton, Ann Schindler (Dave), Margie Hartigan (Mike Barnes) Kathy Elden (Jeff); brothers, Joe, Paul and Ryan Hartigan (Marty); and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Plummer; and infant brother, Edward Hartigan.
A Memorial Service will be Friday, June 3rd at 10am at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel with a reception to follow at Kiwanis Community Center, 4603 Lions Park Drive, Cheyenne, Wy