Susan Virginia Harden

Our beloved mother, Susan Virginia Harden, 80, of Chicago, Illinois, went to be with her Savior on August 1st, 2024, in Casper, Wyoming. 

Sue was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Curtis Lee Sr. and Virginia “Ginny” Dearing Harden on October 10th, 1943. She attended Natrona County High School and graduated in 1962. She moved to Burbank, California in 1964 where she worked at NBC and AT&T. She moved back to Casper, Wyoming in 1980 to raise her two sons Lee Harden and Cruz Cabral. 

Sue’s creativity and unique artistic perspective allowed her to succeed in her roles at NBC and AT&T. Sue was first and foremost a mother. She raised two headstrong boys in Wyoming, which was no easy task, but because of her never-ending love and kindness the endeavor could not fail. 

Her love of nature shined through for decades. She carefully cultivated one-acre of land with wildflowers. These wildflowers encapsulated her free spirit, uncultivated by the world, bravely growing wild and free. Her passion for décor drove her to capture the spirit of the West within her log home. The beautiful world she created left a profound impact on all those she raised or had a relationship with. 

Sue was a devout Christian and she spent a lifetime having conversations with her Savior, Jesus Christ. She would always share the gospel through drawings of God’s creatures accompanied by her favorite scriptures. Sue’s strong relationship with Jesus allowed her to revere people, animals, and the world around her with the deepest kindness. Sue’s perspective was unmatched amongst those who loved her. 

"But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind.” (Job 12:7-10)

Sue is survived by her two sons Lee Harden and Cruz Cabral, brother William Harden, and two grandchildren Owen Harden and Camille Cabral. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and brother Curtis L. Harden Jr. 

A funeral service will be held at the Pioneer Church within the Fairgrounds on August 9th, 2024, at 2:00PM. A reception will be held for family and friends at Racca’s immediately following the service. 

Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of the Natrona County Library, 307 E. 2nd St. Casper, WY 82601. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the organization for allowing Sue to carry her passion for literature throughout her life. 

“All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien