Suzanne Lanette Lasha

Suzanne Lanette (DeAngelo) Lasha, 64 - of Florence, Colorado finished her final chapter in the book of her amazing life on August 7, 2024. Suzanne was born on January 3, 1960 to Daniel and Jerri DeAngelo of Florence. Suzanne was raised in Florence, Colorado and was a 1978 graduate of Florence High School. After she acquired a degree in business administration she forged a new path with her love of books and reading. Suzanne spent over 40 years as a devoted and hardworking public servant to the City of Cañon City. She began her rewarding career at the Cañon City Public Library, working her way up from the very bottom as a shelver and front desk circulation clerk all the way up to eventually becoming the library director. During Suzanne’s time at the library she witnessed and helped guide and support the institution and library staff through numerous changes and advancements including a historic restoration and remodel of her beloved Carnegie library. “She is the reason the library is what it is” today. She was a great mentor and supporter to her staff and colleagues within the city. Her passion for books and her work at the library was a gift that touched thousands of people in Fremont County and the surrounding area. Suzanne was also a paragon of strength and stability for her family. She was a pillar of knowledge and wisdom for countless family and friends. She loved her three sons and would stop at nothing to provide them with anything they needed. Suzanne was the glue that bound together the delicate pages of her family. Suzanne’s passion for animals was evident to all who knew her. She was a lover of animals but her greatest love was for her English Springer Spaniels. She is survived by Cooper, her beloved canine companion, the 7th dog in a long line of other notable furbabies. Suzanne was preceded in death by her devoted husband Lonnie Lasha, her father Daniel DeAngelo, and baby sister Brandi DeAngelo. Suzanne is survived by sons Jeff (Sebrina) Mares, Steven Mares, Brandon Mares, grandchildren Trent (Kristen) Mares, Taylor (Santiago) Jaramillo, Trysten Klock, Devin Klock, great-grandson Jackson Lonnie Mares, parents Jerri & Ed Westwater, sisters Rhonda (Jerry) Quintana, Keri (Jeff) Peterson, Kandace (Bret) Saberhagen, brother-in-law Larry Lasha, sister-in-heart Linda Epperson, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Celebration of Suzanne’s Life will be held at the Steeple Events Center on Friday, August 16th at 11am followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Cañon City Public Library Foundation or the Best Friends Animal Society

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