Susan L. Batross, age 67, of Hitchcock, SD, died Thursday, July 24, 2008 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Monday, July 28, 2008, at the the United Methodist Church in Hitchcock, SD. Visitation will be one hour before the service on Monday at the church. Burial will be at a later date. Susan Sue L. Crandall was born on February 11, 1941 and raised in Long Beach, California. Sue told of wonderful stories of growing up on the West coast with her brother Herb Crandall. She was definitely a California surfer girl at heart, but soon found a passion for travelling. Sue met her husband, Ted Batross Sr. while living in Alaska and the spent many wonderful years together. She was lucky to have found such a love in her life, Unfortunately, Ted Sr. passed away but Sue still lit up with just the sound of his name or a picture of him. Sue is survived by her son Ted Jr.and his wife Evelyn of Hitchcock, SD. Sue was very proud of Ted and Eve for the life they have built and she loved them immensely. After 25 years at the phone company, Sue retired to a life of leisure and the pursuit of travel, good food, and time with friends. Due to her eclectic tastes in music, art, and antiques, she had a wide range of friends from all over the world. Cathy Fink is a special friend that she loved dearly and spoke of often. Sue was so excited when Cathy was able to come and visit her. One of her most fulfilling endeavors was her involvement with the Nevil Shute Book Club. Sue loved traveling to book club gatherings all around the world. As the keeper of the library, Sue was so very proud of her responsibility and honored to do her part. While at her home in Hitchcock, Sue enjoyed morning walks with her dog, Sheila, dance class with Esther and the ladies, games on the Playstation, and her Ipod never left her side. Most people were a little shocked to find out that her favorite music was Rock. Sue was such a fan of INXS, that she traveled to see them on concert at least four times. In Hitchcock, Sue worked at DKs Caf where she amassed many good friends. Sue thouroughly enjoyed her time at the caf. She loved meeting new people and socializing with her friends. A special thank you to Gina Tomes for befriending Sue and helping her feel beautiful. Thank you Darlys for being a great friend! Sue loved your visits, your mail, and your phone calls during the good times and the bad. I would like to thank all of the citizens of Hitchcock that sent Sue letters and cards, visited her, and called her on a regular basis. The time you took to contact her helped her feel as if she was still a part of our little community, and it gave her the strength that she needed to make it through each day. Sues battle ended on July 24, 2008. Throughout this ordeal Sue showed an incredible amount of courage, strength, and bravery. I am proud to say that Sue was my friend. She is loved and will be missed by many.