On Monday, May 16, 2022, our loving mother and grandmother, Laurel Susan Carlbom, "Sue" passed away.

Sue was born June 20, 1951, in Spokane, Washington to Harlan LeRoy and Eileen Ruth (Dunavan) Wise.

In 1973, she married Lee Carlbom in Turner, Montana. The following August they moved to his hometown of Conrad where Lee started Montana Appliance Refrigeration and Heating. Joshua Lee was born in 1978 and Heidi Elizabeth completed the family in 1980.

In 1982, Lee decided they would buy Sun Canyon Lodge & Outfitting west of Augusta. They owned and operated the Lodge and backcountry camps until Josh took over the operation in 2005. Lee passed away in 2007.

In May of 2014, Sue married Dale Sheldon and moved back to Conrad where they were both active with the Pondera Arts Council. Dale passed away in 2020 and Sue made her way back to Augusta to be closer to her grandchildren.

Sue was a freelance writer and voracious reader. She enjoyed Toastmasters and playing Scrabble. She loved holidays and birthdays, especially if it meant she could host or attend a party. Her true passion was spending time with her three grandchildren.

Sue is survived by her children, Josh (Niki) Carlbom of Augusta and Heidi (Clint) Tew of Townsend; grandchildren, Kadee Carlbom, Charlie Carlbom, and Austin Mosher all of Augusta.

A private family "Celebration of Life" will be held in lieu of a service at her request.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lee Carlbom VoTech Scholarship Fund at DA Davidson, 8 3rd St. North, Great Falls, MT 59401 attn: Sean Sturgis.